The league was formed to promote the active interest of farmers in the political arena, because it was felt that the
Alberta Liberal and
Conservative Parties did not represent farmers. The non-partisan league conducted extensive meetings with interested farmers across rural Alberta.
The League ran one candidate in the June
1917 Provincial Election .
J.E. Hillier finished third in a tight three way race in
Pincher Creek .
Lorne Proudfoot future
United Farmers Of Alberta Memeber of the Legislative Assembly, had extensive involvement with the league, however he ran officially as an independent candidate for the Independent Political Association for the constituency of Acadia.
In the months that followed, the party became active in federal politics. The decision was made at a 1917 convention in Calgary. The Non-Partisan Political League of Canada was founded. It nominated three candidates in the December
1917 Federal Election . None were elected.
The league continued organizational efforts for the next few years, gathering a sizeable campaign fund, holding townhalls and increasing the member base. The league officially become the political arm of the United Farmers of Alberta around 1920. The ground work and organization done by the league helped the UFA win a 1920 by-election and the
1921 Provincial Election .
