 While Sifton was Premier , the United Farmers of Alberta rose as a political force . Sifton tried to accommodate many of their demands : his government constructed agricultural colleges , incorporated a farmer @-@ run grain elevator cooperative , and implemented a municipal system of hail insurance . Outside of agriculture , the UFA was instrumental in the Sifton government 's implementation of some direct democracy measures ( which resulted in prohibition ) and the extension of the vote to women . 
