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,...
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...
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...
Irrican Unveils Battery Storage Facility Co-located with Clean Hydropower Generation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – RAYMOND, ALBERTA, June 17, 2025 – Irrican Power Ltd. a renewable energy producer, comprised of the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) and Raymond Irrigation District (RID) is thrilled to announce the commissioning of the Raymond...
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,...
St. Mary River Irrigation District Awards $30,000 in Scholarships
LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA, November 26, 2024 – SMRID is pleased to award $30,000 in funding to recipients of the 2024- 2025 Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarships. Each year, The SMRID awards up to (15) annual scholarships in the amount of...