Bar U Ranch, AB, - July 30, 2015 - Office of the Minister of the Environment, Parks Canada
John Barlow, Member of Parliament for Macleod, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced important infrastructure investments totalling $4 million in Bar-U Ranch National Historic Site.
This major investment includes extensive work refurbishing four of the historic site’s buildings including the Workhorse Barn, the Bunkhouse/Self Feeder, the Machine Shed and the Slaughter House. The restoration of these structures will greatly enhance the visitor experience and ensure the story of Canada’s ranching past is preserved for future generations.
These projects are the result of an unprecedented investment by the Harper Government to support infrastructure work in our national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas. This investment represents the largest federal infrastructure plan in the 104-year history of Parks Canada, ensuring these cherished places are protected and secured for the future while also creating and protecting jobs and opportunities.
Jonathan Lefebvre
Office of the Minister of the Environment
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Doreen McGillis
External Relations Manager
Waterton Lakes Field Unit
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doreen.mcgillis@pc.gc.ca
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