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140 - The Pig War (Live in Vancouver)

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Northwest Company Stolen a Supply of Pemican From the HBC

The Northwest company stole a supply of Pemican from the HBC and so they actually had a battle in 19 or sorry in 1816 and 21 dudes were killed. It is believed that James Douglas may have actually fought in some battles But just five years later in 1821 the Northwest company merged with the Hudson Bay Company Oh word. Hey We just realized it was dusty beef and boy Powder deck on our face. Holy shit, the Pemican was no fucking joke over over dusted meat people Imagine working for a store in your boss is like actually we're gonna go to war with the store across the street You might die They took they took our Pemican put on your armor you

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