Scenarios about 'prairie provinces'
The Prairie Provinces refer to the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, characterized by vast grasslands and agricultural regions in central Canada. These territories were historically significant for Indigenous populations, fur trading, and later became crucial to Canadian westward expansion and settlement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In alternate history scenarios, different development patterns or political alignments of these provinces could significantly alter Canadian nationhood, North American economic development, or relations with the United States.
What If Saskatchewan Diversified Beyond Agriculture Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Saskatchewan developed a more diversified economy before the 1970s, potentially transforming the province's economic resilience, population growth, and place within Canada.
What If Saskatoon Leveraged Agricultural Technology Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Saskatoon, Saskatchewan embraced agricultural innovation decades earlier, potentially transforming the Canadian Prairies into a global agtech powerhouse by the late 20th century.
What If Winnipeg Remained a Major Transportation Hub?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Winnipeg maintained its status as the gateway to Western Canada, becoming a metropolis rivaling Toronto and transforming Canada's economic and political landscape.