Eastern Irrigation District

08/31/2026

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!!

📌 Details:
- Projects over 50 acres or on dry parcels must apply by TODAY
- Soil testing MUST be completed before submitting your application
- Projects 50 acres or less can be submitted any time throughout the year

🔗 Learn more under Information & Bylaws/Policy (Irrigation Acres Bylaw):
https://www.eid.ca/bylaw_policy.html

📄 Apply here:
https://www.eid.ca/documents/download/Irrigation_Acres_Application_Form.pdf

08/30/2026

We're accepting applications for 2026!

If you're a post-secondary student living within the District, including the City of Brooks, you may be eligible to apply to help you achieve your educational goals.

Scholarships are available for both:
💧 Irrigator applicants
🌾 Non-Irrigator applicants
📅 Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Since 2008, we have granted $792,000 to 411 local recipients.

Learn more and submit your application today: 👉 https://www.eid.ca/scholarships.html

08/28/2026

Happy last Friday of August!

Today's features the Cassils Canal in July 1919.

08/26/2026

Application deadline approaching!

📌 Key Deadlines & Details:
- Projects over 50 acres or on dry parcels must apply by August 31, 2026
- Soil testing MUST be completed before submitting your application
- Projects 50 acres or less can be submitted any time throughout the year

🔗 Learn more under Information & Bylaws/Policy (Irrigation Acres Bylaw):
https://www.eid.ca/bylaw_policy.html

📄 Apply here:
https://www.eid.ca/documents/download/Irrigation_Acres_Application_Form.pdf

08/25/2026

⚠️ Heads Up! ⚠️

The canal and canal bank herbicide treatment schedule for this week is posted below. Please note the schedule is subject to change based on weather and operational requirements.

08/22/2026

Happy Friday!

Today's features aquatic w**d removal techniques from 1923 on the West Bantry Canal.

08/19/2026

See you there! 🔧💧☀️

🍂 FALL COMMUNITY JOB FAIR 🍂

Looking for a new job, a career change, or simply want to explore what opportunities are available in our community? Join us for our Fall Community Job Fair!

📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Heritage Inn, Taber

💼 Meet local employers
🤝 Network with businesses in our community
📄 Bring your resume and be prepared to make connections
🔎 Learn about current and upcoming job opportunities
🚀 Explore employment and career options

Whether you're actively job searching, looking for a career change, returning to the workforce, or simply interested in seeing what's out there, this event is a great opportunity to connect directly with local employers.

Job seekers: Bring several copies of your resume and come prepared to introduce yourself and talk about your skills and experience.

Employers: If you're interested in participating and connecting with local job seekers, please contact us at 403-223-1169.

📢 Mark your calendar and share this post with someone who is looking for work!

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/17/2026

We are accepting applications from landowners for irrigation acres!

📌 Key Deadlines & Details:
- Projects over 50 acres or on dry parcels must apply by August 31, 2026
- Soil testing MUST be completed before submitting your application
- Projects 50 acres or less can be submitted any time throughout the year

🔗 Learn more under Information & Bylaws/Policy (Irrigation Acres Bylaw):
https://www.eid.ca/bylaw_policy.html

📄 Apply here:
https://www.eid.ca/documents/download/Irrigation_Acres_Application_Form.pdf

08/14/2026

Happy Friday!

This week's features a DNR Excavator at work near Duchess in August 1920.

08/13/2026

We are accepting offers for a 2023 Hitachi 350 Excavator.

📅 Bid Deadline: TOMORROW AT NOON
📍 Equipment is FOB Brooks and will be released August 28, 2026.

Please see the attached tender notice for complete equipment specifications and bid submission instructions.

For questions regarding the equipment, please contact Rob Elliott, Equipment Superintendent, at 403-501-6093 or Dalen Despas, Heavy Duty Mechanic, 403-363-9485.