Irrigation

• Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity

  Questions are now coming to the surface about Lake Diefenbaker's capacity to support farming irrigation, as well as the supply of drinking water for 60 per cent of the province.

  Environment

  May 8
  
• Irrigation season starts in southern Alberta

  “There's a lot of math honestly that's going on behind the scenes making sure we have enough water to last us through the season." Davie explained "Because we're only in May ..."

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
  
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• Alberta invests $19M for irrigation infrastructure upgrades

  Irrigation supports about 1.5 million acres of crop production in the province, producing 28 percent of the provincial agricultural gross domestic product.

  Canada

  May 1, 2024
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• Irrigation to end early in southern Alberta

  According to the Raymond Irrigation District (RID) extremely low reservoir levels have led to the decision to shut off water earlier than normal.

  Weather

  Aug 14, 2023
• LNID’s farmers nearly out of water and hope for their crops this season

  Cale Hubka started out the 2023 growing season optimistic, deciding to to try his hand at potatoes for the first time. Now, running out of water, he's losing hope for his crop.

  Environment

  Jun 13, 2023
• Irrigation underway in southern Alberta as LNID’s headworks canal remains under repair

  Following last week's above-seasonal temperatures, it is expected water will be available throughout the district by the end of the week.

  Features

  May 8, 2023
• Taber, Alta. breaks ground on constructed wetlands to aid with flood mitigation

  On Wednesday, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Taber East Constructed Wetlands project, which aims to prevent future flood damage.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2022
• Alberta sees lowest average increase in farmland value: Farm Credit Canada

  According to Farm Credit Canada, the average value of Canadian farmland was up by an average of 8.3 per cent in 2021. In Alberta, the increase was modest at 3.6 per cent.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2022
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• Southern Alberta snowfall ‘good news’ for farmers amid dry winter

  Kyle Fougere, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said March is typically the snowiest month for southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2022
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• Addressing water management in southern Alberta: ‘We will have more droughts’

  'We had quite a few creeks and springs that dried up this year, and I've never seen this many in the 12 years that I've been here.'

  Environment

  Jan 20, 2022