Gang Ranch: The Real Story

by Judy Alsager

The Gang Ranch--British Columbias sprawling and legendary million-acre cattle empire--at long last came under Canadian ownership in 1978. Judy Alsager, one of the owners, takes us on a sincere and moving journey of breathtaking scenic images through the tumultuous times that see the Ranch rise proudly from its previous comatose state to become a thriving, exciting operation once again. She shares with us the heartache and desperation of the Alsager family as a bizarre series of events brings the Gang Ranch toppling down without warning, thrusting the family into an alien labyrinth of legal and banking malfunctions. This is an honest account of what actually transpired to tear the Alsager family apart and how the Gang Ranch was wrested away from the familys grasp, resulting in the tragic loss of one of Canadas grandest and most historic assets.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Steve Horton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written as rebuttal to Judy Alsager's brother and his book about their family purchase of the Gang Ranch. The purchase was put together by her brother and involved most of their family members. The purchase was a disaster and resulted in bankruptcy. I read her brother Dale's book first and though the history about Gang Ranch is fascinating, his portrayal of himself was unsettling. I enjoyed reading Judy's book as she talked about her personal story and adventures. She gives a picture of life on the Gang Ranch.