Agriculture
Premier Scott Moe Unveils Saskatchewan Agricultural Water Security & Irrigation Initiative
Saskatchewan expands Lake Diefenbaker irrigation canals, securing reliable water access for 85,000 farmland acres.
Choseno Civic News Desk August 11, 2026 1 min read SK, CA
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REGINA, Sask. — Premier Scott Moe announced the commencement of Phase 2 construction for the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project, representing Saskatchewan's largest agricultural water infrastructure investment in decades.
Protecting Farmland from Drought
The project modernizes primary canal conveyance channels, delivering drought-proof water security to thousands of producers across central Saskatchewan.
"Irrigation expansion is a game-changer for Saskatchewan agriculture and global food security," Premier Moe stated in Regina.
Economic Multipliers
Provincial modeling estimates the completed system will add billions to regional agricultural GDP and attract agri-food processing facilities.
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Scott MoeSaskatchewanAgricultureWater SecurityRegina
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