I have a theory that is not based on fact whatsoever. At one point there was discussion that Tsuut'ina wanted the
entire ring road named Tsuut'ina. Stoney, obviously wasn't a fan of that idea. I have to think that Alberta Transportation would have preferred for the entire ring to be called Stoney and had the right to do so, but the naming of the TTN section is more of a gesture of good faith. Maybe Stoney specifically did not want any of the road outside of TTN to be named Tsuu'tina.
I could be over thinking it, but the ring road has understandably been a very contentious issue for the Tsuu T'ina Nation and I can't pretend to be in tune with the intricacies here. The only hint is
here:
Quote:
While the Province is officially embracing ‘Tsuut’ina Trail’ as the name for one segment of the ring road, Chief Crowchild suggested taking the renaming one step further. He stated “We believe that the entire ring road can, and should, be named Tsuut’ina (Trail)” and noted the significant role that the Nation has played in helping to get the road finished.
Transportation Minister Mason was reportedly only made aware of the idea to rename the entire road within the last day or so, and was cautious, yet willing to explore the idea. “It doesn’t take a political science graduate to see the difficulty, but certainly I’m prepared to talk to the chief and if necessary, to talk to the three chiefs and the Stoney Nation as well and if they can reach some sort of agreement, I think we can too.” he said.
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I have a bigger issue with major roads in Calgary and Edmonton hinging on their name as opposed to the route number.