St. Mary River Irrigation District

Emergencies and disasters on the farm can stem from a range of events including natural hazards, diseases, pests and human-caused conditions. Learn how to develop a basic emergency preparedness plan for your farm: agsafeab.ca/resources/ #abag #farmsafetyeveryday

NEW: Grazing Lease - Invitation to Tender: For the grazing lease in: NE/SE-03-09-16-W4, containing approximately 103 acres, in the St. Mary River Irrigation District. Visit: lnkd.in/dQM_wFJc for more information

Supported by the McCain Foundation, the University of Lethbridge Dhillon School of Business is hosting this event on AI for the Potato Industry. Join fellow growers to learn how AI can streamline operations and improve quality of your crop. Register Below: eventbrite.ca/e/artificial-i…

Hydrology+hydraulics= smarter water management. This short video explains how rainfall becomes runoff & how structures like spillways & culverts protect farms & communities. 👏🏻To SMRID Ops & technical teams who deliver water to 500k+ acres in S. Alberta💧 youtu.be/kpoOLZBgPEA?fe…

Only two weeks left to sign up for Crop Insurance before the deadline of February 28. More details: afsc.ca/crop-insurance/ #abag @AFSC_AB

The Alberta sugar beet industry contributes an estimated $248 million annually to the provincial economy — supporting over 2,150 local jobs across farming, trucking, processing, and more. When you buy local sugar, you’re investing in Alberta’s communities. #SweetEconomy #ASBG

Day 2 of the annual Alberta Irrigation Districts Association Conference, "Adapting Today, Sustaining Tomorrow". So many fantastic speakers sharing resources about our most precious resource 💧💧 #water4irrigation #waterforlife #albertaag #AgriTech #irrigationforfoodsecurity #ag

Hello from the Annual AIDA Conference! Adapting Today, Sustaining Tomorrow #water4life #irrigationforfoodsecurity #irrigation #irrigationalberta #irrigatingAlberta #albertaag #agricultureAlberta

Grazing Lease - Invitation to Tender: A portion of Section 27-10-20-W4, containing approximately 250 acres in the St. Mary River Irrigation District. Visit: smrid.com/publication-of… for more information.

Upcoming Payment Deadline Reminder:

🎉125 years of irrigation innovation. @StMaryIrrig #Irrigation #CanadasPremierFoodCoridoor #DeepRootsBrightFuture #LethbridgeCounty youtu.be/9EOcd7EchmI?si… via @YouTube

Chin Chute's importance within the SMRID's works cannot be overstated. Learn more about the chute rehabilitation here: youtube.com/watch?v=mv6SpH…

Lest We Forget

SMRID is proud to serve the Ag community in S. Alberta. Irrigation has allowed the region to attract large food processing facilities (many of which are located in @LethCounty ) to the area and develop the region into Canada’s premier food Corridor. #Waterislife #irrigation

It is so exciting to see farmers located in SMRID achieve international recognition for farming excellence! lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/10/16/sou…

SMRID is hiring a Drafting Technician in the Central Division. Visit: smrid.com/careers/ to apply!

Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Peter Langemann, Keith Francis, and Jonnie Popel Memorial Scholarship Recipients! lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/10/14/smr…

We are thankful for another successful irrigation season and a fruitful harvest! SMRID shops and offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday. Regular hours will resume October 14. 🦃🥧

One week left for water deliveries!