{"id":59,"date":"2021-08-05T18:25:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T18:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albertairrigation.ca\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:43:38","slug":"about-aida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.albertairrigation.ca\/?page_id=59","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT AIDA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are the\n
Alberta Irrigation Districts Association<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Irrigation Infrastructure including 8,000 kilometres of canals and pipelines and 57 water storage reservoirs, convey water to the arid region of southern Alberta providing water for food production, communities, business, wildlife\n and wetlands, and recreation opportunities. The presence of this irrigation infrastructure significantly influences the economic, social and environmental well-being of the region and provides great value to the Province of Alberta<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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AIDA ensures the vitality and sustainability of irrigated agriculture in Alberta by coordinating joint efforts of irrigation districts and working collaboratively with stakeholders.\n
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Together with our members, AIDA supports the management of Southern Alberta’s water resources by: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

     \u2022 promoting the use of efficient irrigation and water management practices;\n
     \u2022 participating in critical research and monitoring projects\n
     \u2022 advocating for favourable irrigation policy and legislation;\n
     \u2022 actively promoting the benefits of the irrigation sector.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Human Use of Water and Livestock Sustenance Declaration<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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In 2018 through the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association, Alberta Irrigation Districts reaffirmed their commitment to share water for human use and livestock sustenance during times of shortage resulting from drought conditions. The <\/span>\n Human Use of Water and Livestock Sustenance Declaration<\/em> can be accessed below.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Meet our 11 Irrigation Districts<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bow River\n
Irrigation District <\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Richard Phillips, P. Eng.\n
General Manager\n
Box 140\n
Vauxhall, AB T0K 2K0\n
Office Phone: 403-654-2111\n
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Eastern\n
Irrigation District<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ivan Friesen, P.L.(Eng.)\n
General Manager\n
Box 128, 550 Industrial Road\n
Brooks, AB T1R 1B2\n
Office Phone: 403-362-1400\n \n
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Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Chris Gallagher,\n
General Manager\n
2821 \u2013 18 Avenue North\n
Lethbridge, AB T1H 6T5\n
Office Phone: 403-327-3302\n \n
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Magrath\n
Irrigation District<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Cam Anderson,\n
Manager\n
Box 322\n
Magrath, AB T0K 1J0\n
Office Phone: 403-758-3400<\/p>\n


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Mountain View\n
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Jocelyn Wright\n
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Box 94\n
Mountain View, AB T0K 1N0\n
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Raymond\n
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Jason Miller\n
Manager\n
Box 538\n
Raymond, AB T0K 2S0\n
Office Phone: 403-752-3511\n \n
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Ross Creek\n
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Tanis Bakalar\n
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Medicine Hat, AG T1B 3N9<\/p>\n

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St. Mary River\n
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David Westwood\n
General Manager\n
525 \u2013 40 Street South\n
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Kevin Soper\n
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Box 1800\n
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United\n
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Fred Rice\n
District Manager\n
Box 1006\n
Glenwood, AB T0K 2R0\n
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western\n
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Troy Tangedal\n
General Manager\n
Box 2372\n
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