Historic image of snowy terrain in British Columbia circa 1910

The race to open Prince George's first bank in 1910 British Columbia

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This story recounts a little-known 1910 race involving three Scots who transported $50,000 in cash through challenging conditions including knee-deep snow to establish Prince George's first bank. The journey combined horseback, canoe, and foot travel across British Columbia. The account highlights the determination and hardships faced in early Canadian banking history.

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