Water Rights

Selling on August 14, 2025
from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM UTC

Location
Taber, AB (SMRID)
Sale Size
2 Parcels
Starting Bids
$380K - $745K

Located in the Hwy 3 corridor near Taber, Alberta, the St. Mary River Irrigation District is widely recognized as one of the most diverse agricultural areas in Western Canada. On sale day, eligible landowners will have the opportunity to bid on the rights to a total of 262 permanent irrigation acres in the SMRID - selling as 2 Parcels; the acquisition of water rights in this region are even more rare than available land.

Available Parcels

Map of Water Rights
Parcel Name Parcel 1Parcel Size 172 Irrigation AcresStarting Bid $745,000View Details & Offer
Parcel Name Parcel 2Parcel Size 90 Irrigation AcresStarting Bid $380,000View Details & Offer

Sale Description

CLHbid.com will be selling the rights to irrigate 262 acres, selling as 2 separate Parcels, in the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID). Eligible landowners will have an opportunity to bid through CLHbid.com’s transparent online tender platform where they will never have to worry about overpaying as the next interested party was only one click behind. This is not a land sale; this is a rare opportunity to expand your irrigated footprint in one of Alberta’s most productive farming regions.

One of the reasons southern Alberta’s Highway 3 corridor is amongst the most diverse agricultural regions in the country is due to irrigation. While Alberta has approximately 21 million acres of cultivated farmland, only 4% is irrigated - yet those few irrigated acres contribute nearly 30% of the province’s total agricultural GDP.

In Alberta, irrigated land can generate four to eight times more revenue per acre than dryland: the impact of irrigation on a farm’s bottom line is clear. There is no better input than water; no matter how much fertilizer you apply or how carefully you manage your crop, it is all at risk without moisture. Irrigation does not just improve yields, it unlocks the ability to grow unique crops, secure premium contracts, stabilize cash flow, and reduce the uncertainty that comes with relying on rainfall alone.

These 262 irrigation acres are not restricted to a specific parcel and may be transferred anywhere within the SMRID, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of producers across southern Alberta. Whether you’re maximizing existing acres or planning for the next generation, water rights are a strategic asset that put you in control of your productivity.

The team at CLHbid.com understands the importance of giving buyers confidence in the integrity of the sale process. Unlike blind tenders to law firms or fixed list prices, CLHbid.com offers true price discovery through its escalating tender platform, ensuring buyers never pay over market value. Bidders are given full transparency and the unlimited opportunity to bid back, creating a level playing field for all.

Interested parties are asked to review the Summary Sheet and complete their due diligence with SMRID prior to August 14. For inquiries, please contact CLHbid.com or reach out directly to SMRID.


Water Rights is being offered for sale via online escalating tender by CLHbid.com. Check the website for updates from time to time. The property may be viewed by interested registered bidders. Please contact us by email at info@clhbid.com for an appointment. As a law firm, CLHbid never discloses bidder's names to any party, including the Seller. Only the successful buyer's name is ever disclosed to the Seller as part of the closing process.

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