Edmonton's development began in 1795 when the Hudson's Bay Company Trading Post was established. John Rowand, a fur trader for the North West Company, arrived in Edmonton in
1804, and grew to be respected by the Plains Indians and accepted as a leader,
managing Edmonton's the fur trade with the Cree and Blackfoot in Edmonton for about 30 year.
Fort Edmonton became a local economic centre, becoming the major stopping point before pioneers headed up north or farther west.
More history of Edmonton
Edmonton's development began in 1795 when the Hudson's Bay Company Trading Post was established. John Rowand, a fur trader for the North West Company, arrived in Edmonton in
1804, and grew to be respected by the Plains Indians and accepted as a leader,
managing Edmonton's the fur trade with the Cree and Blackfoot in Edmonton for about 30 year.
