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How did the 1821 merger of the Hudson’s Bay Company and North West Company affect Fort Edmonton?

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Edmonton The North Saskatchewan River and downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Following the 1821 merger of the Hudson’s Bay Company and the North West Company, Fort Edmonton underwent a significant transformation in its operational role. The merger ended the intense rivalry between the two organizations, allowing the post to evolve into the primary collection, distribution, and service center for the Western fur trade.1