Lesson Plan - Student Worksheet - Bibliography/Resources EPISODE 38: "The Reluctant Politician: The Story of Irene Parlby" Directed by David Adkin Why did Irene Parlby come to Canada and why did she stay? What were some of the hardships faced by the Alberta farm women? Why was Irene not considered by some as being representative of the Farm Women of Alberta? Who were the "Alberta Five" and why were they important?