30k to Give Away! Deadline to apply for the Jonnie Popel, Keith Francis and Peter Langemann Scholarships is Aug. 31. Preferential consideration is given to students in an ag-related program. Visit: smrid.com/submit-scholar… for full list of criteria and to apply now!

Check out: SMRID.com/careers for the full job posting!

Reminder: Water will be shutoff on Thursday October 9.

One week left for water deliveries!

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. 🦃🥧

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

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

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

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 Lethbridge County ) to the area and develop the region into Canada’s premier food Corridor. #Waterislife #irrigation

Lest We Forget

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

🎉125 years of irrigation innovation. St. Mary River Irrigation District #Irrigation #CanadasPremierFoodCoridoor #DeepRootsBrightFuture #LethbridgeCounty youtu.be/9EOcd7EchmI?si… via YouTube

Upcoming Payment Deadline Reminder:

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.

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

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

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

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

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…