This marked decades of trade war in the area, until the two companies amalgamated in 1821. The HBC dominated the area's trade until the CPR line was built in 1885. This resulted in the influx of settlers.
Decades of trade conflict in the region, until the two companies merged in 1821. The HBC dominated the area's commerce until the CPR line was constructed in 1885. This led to a surge in settlers.