Medicine River Watershed Society

05/27/2026

05/06/2026

Are you concerned about Freshwater Use and the Health of the Aquifer in the Medicine River Watershed? Worried about your dugouts and wells drying up?
Join the Medicine River Watershed Society on May 21, 2026 at 6 pm at the Gilby Hall.
Topics will include:
• Watershed Society advocacy actions over the past year and plans for 2026/27
• Report on the health and status of the Medicine River - Abisola Allison from the Red Deer Watershed Alliance Society
• Understanding Induced Seismicity- Todd Shipman, PhD. Senior Advisor Induced Seismicity and Geohazards, from the Energy Regulator’s Office
• Open discussion
A Complimentary Supper will be provided- please RSVP to [email protected]

04/30/2026

Everyone Invited- May 21, 6pm, Gilby Hall.

04/17/2026

Are you concerned about Freshwater Use and the Health of the Aquifer in the Medicine River Watershed?
Join the Medicine River Watershed Society on May 21, 2026 at 6 pm at the Gilby Hall.
Topics will include:
• Watershed Society activities over the past year and plans for 2026/27
• Report on the health and status of the Medicine River - Abisola Allison from the Red Deer Watershed Alliance Society
• Impact of Seismic Activity on the watershed- Todd Shipman, PhD.Senior Advisor Induced Seismicity and Geohazards, Regulatory Compliance
• Open discussion
A Complimentary Supper will be provided- please RSVP to [email protected]

04/02/2026

The MRWS continues to advocate for the sustainability of the Medicine River and its supporting aquifer and met with government officials in March to express concerns. Check out thei Red Deer Advocate artcle to learn more. https://rdnewsnow.com/2026/03/30/medicine-river-watershed-society-meets-with-province-to-discuss-10-year-long-drought/

02/14/2026

WORKSHOP ALERT | Water Well Management for Well Owners

Get information and resources on managing and protecting your water well. The key to a safe, secure water supply is proper well management - learn how at these free virtual workshops!

Register at: https://www.alberta.ca/working-well-resources

Workshop 1: February 18 | Getting to know your well
Topics covered: Groundwater 101, How your well works, and understanding your drilling report

Workshop 2: February 25 | Maintaining and managing your well
Topics covered: Common well problems, identifying contamination risks and shock chlorination

Workshop 3: March 4 | Sampling, testing and treating well water
Topics covered: Taking water samples, testing and water treatment option

02/13/2026

If you rely upon a well for your water source- plan to attend these workshops.

WORKSHOP ALERT | Water Well Management for Well Owners

Get information and resources on managing and protecting your water well. The key to a safe, secure water supply is proper well management - learn how at these free virtual workshops!

Register at: https://www.alberta.ca/working-well-resources

Workshop 1: February 18 | Getting to know your well
Topics covered: Groundwater 101, How your well works, and understanding your drilling report

Workshop 2: February 25 | Maintaining and managing your well
Topics covered: Common well problems, identifying contamination risks and shock chlorination

Workshop 3: March 4 | Sampling, testing and treating well water
Topics covered: Taking water samples, testing and water treatment option

01/22/2026

Thank you to Torrent Fluid Solutions for their donation of $3000 to purchase a sonic water level meter! One of our major goals this year is to begin to monitor the status and depth of fresh water wells in Medicine River Watershed and this donation will get us started! Thank you so much!!

01/21/2026

Provided by the Red Deer Red Deer River Watershed Alliance- a visual map showing the extent of the drought in Central Alberta

12/17/2025

The MRWS was the proud recipient of the 2025 Lacombe County Environmental Stewardship award! Thank you Lacombe County! The $1500 will go a long way to help us achieve our goals for continued monitoring and advocacy for the health of the Medicine River Watershed and the Paskapoo aquifer in 2026.