The U.F.A. in Federal Politics

Only months after a federal by-election and provincial election, a federal general election was called for December 6, 1921 and the U.F.A. party ran 10 candidates winning in all ridings. The Members of Parliament representing Alberta farmers in Ottawa were George Gibson Coote (Macleod), Donald Macbeth Kennedy (Edmonton West), Edward J. Garland (Bow River), Lincoln …

100th Anniversary of the U.F.A. Government

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of when the United Farmers of Alberta (U.F.A.) formed the provincial government in 1921. That same year, they also won seats in the Federal general election. Today, the UFA is known for its iconic orange farm supply stores and petroleum agencies, but has an early history as an organization …

U.F.A. and the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Today’s Covid-19 pandemic is reminiscent of the influenza pandemic of 1918. Although most of us were not around then, we can learn through archival sources how the pandemic changed daily life for Albertans, and draw parallels between the approaches and responses from a century ago to today. This blog post will look at the 1918 …

Over 100 years of history!

The United Farmers of Alberta is one of the oldest agriculture cooperatives in Canada. Since its formation in 1909, gender diversity, inclusion, and ‘rights for all’ have been cornerstones to its foundation. The United Farmers Historic Society was founded in 2002. It's mission is to steward and promote the historical artifacts of the United Farmers …