Media Releases

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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SMRID Announces 14-inch Allocation for 2026 Irrigation Season

*Please note this media release reflects the initial allocation set by the Board of Directors in March, 2025. Allocation was later raised to 15 inches on June 4, 16 inches on June 24, and 17 inches on July 29, 2026. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, March...

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SMRID Announces 50% increase in allocation for 2025 season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SMRID Announces 50% increase in allocation for 2025 season LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, April 3, 2025 – Allocation for the 2025 season was set to 12 inches, from the farm gate, by the St. Mary River Irrigation District’s Board of Directors on April 2,...

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