Government of Canada to make an important announcement on John Ware

June 6, 2022                                     Calgary, Alberta                               Parks Canada

The Government of Canada will make an announcement on John Ware, a Western Canadian folk hero.

John Ware was a Black cowboy who forged a successful ranching career despite racism and rough frontier conditions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:              June 6, 2022

Time:             10:00 a.m. MDT

Location:      Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
                       Township Rd 17B
                       Longview, Alberta

Members of the media who wish to attend the event must RSVP by contacting: Sandra.codd@pc.gc.ca

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Information and RSVP:
Sandra Codd
Promotions and Non-personal Media Officer
Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
Sandra.codd@pc.gc.ca
403-395-2212