In a world without the USA, I envisioned an independent nation based on Sir Frederick Haultain's proposed province of Buffalo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Buffalo
I was given further confidence in this idea by this nation in the timeline French Trafalgar, British Waterloo.
http://althistory.wikia.com/wiki/Assiniboia_(French_Trafalgar,_British_Waterloo)
My idea differs from this in a few ways, first the teratory is only that of OTL alberta and saskatchewan, second I placed it's
capital at Qu'Appelle, which was one of the places felt most likely to be the capital of Saskatchewan at the time. (the choice of
Regina, or Pile Of Bones as it was then known, being a national scandal). Third, my 'Great Saskatchewan' is a constitutional
monarchy.
Why might the British, assuming they still control the teratory in this TL, have decided to create, or allow such a nation to be
created? One person I spoke to suggested it might have been done to make a buffer between British and Russian teratory. Is this
feasible in the early to mid 19th century? What would be the most likely name for such a nation? How successful would it be,
assuming it was left in peace long enough to develop? What would be the most believable way to give such a country a monarch?
I'm the first to admit my geography is awful, so any suggestions for alternative borders/capital welcome. The essential point is
that OTL Saskatchewan comprises part of this new nation. Methinks Alberta's oil would be useful in making such a nation a success.
What about a Métis/first nations confederation being at the heart of the founding of such a nation? I'm thinking of a founding
date somewhere between 1860/1880. Any thoughts/ideas/constructive criticism welcome.