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Less than a year before the new millennium, the last train passed through Rowley. In the mids, Rowley, which once boasted a population of about in the s, was a beat-up dying community, with rows of empty houses and businesses, and inhabited by only a few dozen prairie hardened souls. The brazen men then got talking about sprucing up the pioneer community to make it a heritage stop for tourists.

For the next quarter century, locals restored old homes and businesses and soon visitors were attracted from all parts of Alberta, Canada and the U. However, the town, which now has an official population of 12, is still hoping word-of-mouth will keep tourists coming. Locals meet at the community hall year-round, and gladly offer visitors a tour even in the cold winter months.

Rowley Courtesy Johnnie Bachusky. There are about 12 permanent residents. Locals have restored many of the old pioneer buildings, including the excellent Railway Museum, Prairie School Museum and the historic Sam's Saloon which now offers tourists refreshments and entertainment. There are still many abandoned structures in the town and area.