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By Connor Gunn

Over $2.6 million in grant funding will support St. Mary River irrigation district

Aug 5, 2020 | 7:19 AM

RAYMOND, AB– Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreehen announced Tuesday over $2.6 million in grant funding to support St. Mary River irrigation district.

The grant is part of Alberta’s $10 million Irrigation Rehabilitation Program.

Through a series of improvements, this funding will ensure Alberta’s irrigation districts can provide clean and safe water for irrigation and agricultural operations, municipal use, recreation, wildlife, and habitat enhancement.

“Crumbling infrastructure on the St. Mary River network highlights the importance of on-going maintenance and rehabilitation. Alberta’s government will continue to invest in irrigation to attract value-added food processors that will create full-time jobs and expand our economy.”

Dreeshen says this project will boost jobs in Alberta.

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The grant will help lining unlined canals, converting canals to pipelines, and more.

“Irrigation is essential to the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Albertans and the Alberta government is committed to support this important industry. This grant to St. Mary River Irrigation District will help ensure southern Albertans continue to have reliable domestic water, aquatic habitats and recreational areas,” says Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Grant Hunter.