Many of the readers of this paper enjoy learning more about the history of the Thompson areas.
A conference of BC History will be taking place in Kamloops on May 9-11, with a focus on Historic Grasslands and related issues including the History of Ranching, presented by the Honourable Judith Guichon. There will also be a session on the Brigade Trails.
Early registration is less expensive and you can register just for the individual sessions that are of interest to you.
Find out more at http://bchistory.ca/conferences/2013/presentations.html, or write to Kamloops 2013 Conference, c/o BC Historical Federation, PO Box 5254, Station B, Victoria, B.C., V8R 6N4, or e-mail: info@bchistory.ca .