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We’re expanding our team! SMRID is seeking a Seasonal General Maintenance Worker in the Bow Island Shop. Visit smrid.com/careers to apply.
That's a wrap on Irrigation Season 2026!
Thank you to our Irrigators, tour attendees, partners, staff and Board of Directors for another successful water season in the books!
HIRING - Seasonal General Maintenance Worker:
1 Position Available – Bow Island Shop
SMRID requires a skilled general maintenance worker with 10+ years of experience. Visit smrid.com/careers/
#IrrigationJobs #MedicineHatJobs
This just in: Allocation raised to 17 inches, effective Immediately.
Read the full Water Storage Update for July here:
smrid.com/allocation-and-sto…
SMRID awards $30,000 in funding to post-secondary students every year.
Apply before the August 31 deadline: smrid.com/scholarships/
Please note: SMRID offices will be closed Canada Day on July 1, with regular hours resuming on July 2.
A beautiful morning for the Annual Alberta Irrigation Districts Association Inter-District tour in Raymond Irrigation District and Magrath Irrigation District!
Continued precipitation this week may bring some localized flooding. Please follow SMRID’s policy for handling water that may accumulate on crops. Pumping form --> smrid.com/wp-content/uploads…
Drain inlets will be operated by staff only, as soon as conditions allow.
Stay informed with SMRID's 2026 Headgate Newsletter - featuring important reminders, key dates, and seasonal information. smrid.com/headgate-newslette…
Keep water-wise and sign up for our Irrigator communications to never miss an update: smrid.com/email-sign-up/
📣SMRID's AGM is June 4 @ 1:30 at the Community Centre in Taber.
While allocation was announced in April, the AGM remains an important opportunity to hear updates on projects/district initiatives. We encourage irrigators to join & stay informed on what is ahead for the SMRID.
St. Mary River Irrigation District retweeted
Did you know...sugar beets are only produced in two provinces, Alberta and Ontario. But, all the sugar beets grown in Ontario are shipped over the boarder to Michigan for refining. This means that the only source of domestic sugar is from Alberta, all refined in Taber.
Office closure - Victoria Day:
Please be advised SMRID offices will be closed on Monday May 18, for the Stat holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday May 19.
The 2026 Irrigation season is just around the corner! Check out the April Update for SMRID's startup dates and water supply report below:
St. Mary River Irrigation District retweeted
Great news for southern Alberta! 🎉
The MD of Taber has secured nearly $3 million in funding from the @YourAlberta to advance the final construction phases of the #horseflyregionalemergencyspillway project.
Reeve Miyanaga was pleased to receive this announcement from Minister @GrantHunterUCP3, alongside MLA Chelsae Petrovic and @md_of_pc Reeve Rick Lemire, who hosted today’s event.
This project is led through the Southern Regional Stormwater Drainage Committee, with partners: @StMaryIrrig, @CoaldaleAB, @TownofBowIsland, @TownofTaber, Village of Barnwell, @LethCounty, @Countyof40Mile, @CypressCounty, and the @medicinehatcity
Together, these investments strengthen flood protection, watershed resiliency, and long‑term water security across @CanadaCorridor.
🔗 Read more:
alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=9…
Dear Irrigators:
The District would like to thank all candidates for their participation in the election process. We extend our appreciation to Daniel Donkersgoed, Brian Stoutjesdyk, and Gys Van Den Pol, for their time and effort demonstrated throughout the campaign.
Happening TODAY: Division 2 Board Election
Voting Station located at: 525 40 St. S
Election will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Only Eligible voters, who own permanent irrigation acres in Division 2 are eligible to vote in this election.
smrid.com/notice-of-election…
How does SMRID decide how much water Irrigators receive each year? It’s not a guess — it’s science.
Watch to see how data, forecasting, and experience come together to support sustainable irrigation, year after year.
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