Dear Irrigators, Below is the most recent information regarding the water supply situation, based on the latest Irrigation Water Supply Forecast supplied by Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation (AG&I). The St. Mary Headworks Reservoirs, made up of the Waterton,...
Month: June 2026
Important Notice: Allocation Update June 2026
Dear Irrigators, Based on current reservoir storage levels following the recent rainfall event from May 29-June 3, the Board of Directors has motioned to raise the water allocation to 15 inches at the farm gate for the 2026 irrigation season, effective immediately....
Horsefly Spillway successfully diverts high flows for first time
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TABER, ALBERTA, June 4, 2026 - For the first fime since the project’s incepfion in 2020, the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway was successfully operated to divert excess water to the Oldman River following the sustained heavy rainfall event with...
Rain Forecast and Pumping Notice
Dear Irrigators, The current forecast of continued precipitation this week will potentially bring some localized flooding. Please follow the SMRID’s policy for handling any water that may accumulate on your crops. Please fill out the form for pumping from the SMRID...
