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In 1795, the Hudson's Bay Company established Edmonton House and the North West Company Fort Augustus a few kilometers downstream from the present-day city of Edmonton. Although both posts were moved several times, they operated side by side as the major administrative, trade, and provisioning centres on the North Saskatchewan River from 1795 to 1821, when the companies merged.

The post journals and district reports from Edmonton House for the period from 1806 to 1821 are reproduced verbatim in this volume. (less)

In 1795, the Hudson's Bay Company established Edmonton House and the North West Company Fort Augustus a few kilometers downstream from the present-day city of Edmonton. Although both posts were moved several times, they operated side by side (more)

As Edmonton entered its fourth decade, its future as one of the most profitable Hudson's Bay Company posts seemed secure, but were its best days behind it? In the late 1820s and the 1830s, John Rowand, the imposing figure in charge of the fort, struggled to adapt to the rapidly changing circumstances on the northwestern plains. American traders operating from the Missouri river began to draw off much of the trade of the Plains people, even as the relations among and within Plains nations grew ever more acrimonious. Closer to home, and much to Rowand's frustration, Métis families grew increasingly assertive and independent. Rowand could not find peace within the fort's palisades. Company servants chafed under the heavy hand of an increasingly irascible Rowand. The Edmonton House Journals published here offer a fascinating glimpse at the day-to-day life at one of the HBC's most important trading centres. (less)

As Edmonton entered its fourth decade, its future as one of the most profitable Hudson's Bay Company posts seemed secure, but were its best days behind it? In the late 1820s and the 1830s, John Rowand, the imposing figure in charge of the for (more)

1821-1826

During the 1820s, Edmonton House re-emerged as the headquarters of a much larger Saskatchewan trading district of the Hudson's Bay Company. Its fur-gathering hinterland extended from the southern edges of the boreal forest near present-day Westlock, Alberta, south to the Missouri and Yellowstone Rivers, and from the confluence of the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers west to the Rocky Mountains - in short, it contained virtually all of what is now central and southern Alberta, and parts of Saskatchewan and Montana as well.

The principal clients who came to trade at Edmonton House were bands of the various First Nations who occupied these territories, including Cree, Blackfoot, Iroquois, Peigan, Sarcee, Stoney and Gros Ventre, and the growing population of Métis. (less)

1821-1826

During the 1820s, Edmonton House re-emerged as the headquarters of a much larger Saskatchewan trading district of the Hudson's Bay Company. Its fur-gathering hinterland extended from the southern edges of the boreal forest near pres (more)

The ever-popular Plan of Edmonton Settlement image has made its way from a poster onto a mug! This 14oz white ceramic mug features an 1882 Edmonton river lot map from the PAA collection. This custom mug has a generous C-shaped handle and would be a wonderful gift or addition to your mug collection.

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The ever-popular Plan of Edmonton Settlement image has made its way from a poster onto a mug! This 14oz white ceramic mug features an 1882 Edmonton river lot map from the PAA collection. This custom mug has a generous C-shaped handle and woul (more)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspaper clippings. (less)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspa (more)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspaper clippings. (less)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspa (more)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspaper clippings. (less)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspa (more)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspaper clippings. (less)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspa (more)

Out of the 10,000 British Air Force prisoners who were in permanent camps in Germany in the Second World War, less than thirty ever reached Britain or neutral territory, despite the most energetic and highly-organized attempts. Even so, for many prisoners of war, the arguments in favour of trying to escape were overwhelming.

This book contains the true and often incredible stories of the heroic efforts of the members of the RAF and the Army who tried to escape from prisoner of war camps in Germany.

This authoritative account of their many exploits, drawn from the narratives of the men themselves, makes compelling reading.

Author: Kurt F. Jensen (less)

Out of the 10,000 British Air Force prisoners who were in permanent camps in Germany in the Second World War, less than thirty ever reached Britain or neutral territory, despite the most energetic and highly-organized attempts. Even so, for m (more)

A history of St. Stephen's College, this book tells the stories, not only of the college, the theological students and the faculty who have worked there, but also of the high school, university and nursing students who, for many years, called the college residence home.

Author: Gayle Simonson (less)

A history of St. Stephen's College, this book tells the stories, not only of the college, the theological students and the faculty who have worked there, but also of the high school, university and nursing students who, for many years, called (more)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspaper clippings. (less)

Buffered storage materials are acid-free and lignin-free with a pH of around 8.5. Buffered envelopes are best suited for storage of black and white nitrate and acetate negatives and other materials that become acidic over time, such as newspa (more)

This book is an in-depth research report about Gavin Breckenridge, his family, and the Hazelwood Dairy.

Author: Bob Snyder

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson

Blank inside, white envelope included

Measures 5.5" x 5.5"

Created by Alberta artist Nancy Nickolson