LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, October 29, 2026 – The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) is pleased to award $30,000 in funding to recipients of the...
SMRID Invests $30,000 in the Next Generation of Ag-Professionals
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SMRID Updates
Thanksgiving Closure
Please be advised that SMRID shops and offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October...
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...
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...
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...
Allocation and Storage Update
Dear Irrigators: Below is the most recent information regarding the water supply situation, based on the latest Irrigation Water Supply Forecast...
Water Supply Update
Dear Irrigators, Below is the most recent information regarding the water supply situation, based on the latest Irrigation Water Supply Forecast...
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...
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...
District and Water Supply Update – May 2026
Dear Irrigators: The SMRID is committed to providing professional, respectful, and high-quality service to every irrigator. We also expect all...