Month: August 2026

2026 Shutoff Date and Water Supply Update

Aug 28, 2026 Dear Irrigators, Based on our current water supply and winter storage level targets, our Board has determined the allocation will remain at 17-inches for the remainder of the 2026 irrigation season. Water shutoff for the 2026 irrigation season to take...

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SMRID Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Chin Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – CHIN, ALBERTA, August 27, 2026 – SMRID is excited to announce that construction is underway on Phase 1 (Chin West Dam Rehabilitation) of the Chin Reservoir Expansion Project, marking a milestone in the investment into long-term safety,...

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2026 Expansion Update

Dear Irrigators, Please be advised that the SMRID will be releasing 1,500 irrigation acres for the 2027 irrigation season at the current capital asset charge. We received a significant number of applications during the initial 2023 expansion. A lottery was used to...

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