Irrigation reservoirs in southern Alberta are looking a lot better than they have in recent years.
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Alta. irrigators continue efforts to keep out zebra mussels
The invasive species would cause significant damage to the province’s irrigation infrastructure if they were to gain a foothold
For irrigation farmers in Alberta, it is likely when and not if the spectre of zebra mussels arrive.
Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
As region emerges from drought, St. Marty’s River Irrigation District increases allocation to 12 inches for the season
Farmers in the St. Mary River Irrigation District were told they can expect a full foot of water this season.
Saskatchewan names Outstanding Young Farmers
A large sub-surface drip irrigation project highlights this southwestern Saskatchewan couple’s farm plans for the future
A Saskatchewan couple who established Canada’s largest sub-surface drip irrigation project are the province’s nominees for Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers program in 2025.
Work continues on proposed Westside irrigation project
Fall field work last year contributed to the Sask. project’s assessment process ahead of construction planned for 2026
OUTLOOK, Sask. — A barge working in Coteau Bay on Lake Diefenbaker this fall was an essential part of the preliminary work on the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project. The barge was used to drill 40-metre-deep boreholes to collect soil samples near the Westside pump station. The information will help engineers establish the capability of the […] Read more
Private irrigators lead development in Sask.
There is more private irrigation than there is through districts, where landowners benefit from shared infrastructure
OUTLOOK, Sask. — Demand for irrigation services in Saskatchewan has climbed sharply in the last few years, led by private irrigators who see greater opportunities from their land. Kelly Farden, irrigation agronomy services manager with the provincial agriculture ministry, said the number of certified acres has more than quadrupled in the last eight years. He […] Read more
Ag should prepare for shifting political winds
This is being written one day ahead of Saskatchewan election results. My prediction, for what it’s worth, is an NDP win. If that’s the case, a lot of farm organizations are going to wish they had taken more opportunities to connect with the NDP while the party was in opposition. A year ago, the NDP […] Read more
Sask. Party looks for fifth consecutive term
Leader Scott Moe says support for him in the province’s rural constituencies also comes with questions about his record
REGINA — Farm voters looking for specific agricultural promises in the Saskatchewan Party provincial election platform might be disappointed. The party that relies on farmers as a large part of its base is offering little in the way of new policies or spending if it returns to power. It has long had its strongest support […] Read more
Sask. irrigation analysis finds economic benefit
The first phase of a three-phase megaproject in province’s Lake Diefenbaker region could begin construction next year
REGINA — Rehabilitating the Westside Irrigation Project at Lake Diefenbaker will boost gross domestic product by at least $5.9 billion over 50 years, according to the Saskatchewan government. The economic analysis of the proposed project, the first of three, was done by KPMG LLP and released Sept. 26. It said the $1.15 billion project will […] Read more
Network promotes better farm drainage communication
Farmer-led initiative says producers, public need better information about how to handle too much or too little water
REGINA — A new collaboration in Saskatchewan is meant to improve communication about agricultural water. The Saskatchewan Drainage Extension Network (SK DEN) is a partnership led by farmers and farm organizations who want water better managed. Related story: Landowners struggle with unapproved drainage “When it comes to drainage management and irrigation, I think we have […] Read more
