NOTICE OF 2025 WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS

The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District will be controlling broadleaf weeds along its right-of-ways for the 2025 irrigation season. The chemicals used will be Oracle Dicamba, and 2,4-D Amine 600. StartUp Herbicide will also be used for weed control on graveled driving banks and for reed canary grass control. This Spray program will be starting in May of 2025 and will continue to the end of the irrigation season.

Also included in this weed control program will be the treatments for aquatic weeds. To control these aquatic weeds, the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District may be treating the Canals noted below on the approximate dates shown during the 2025 irrigation season. The Canals will be treated with Magnicide H (Acrolein, Inhibited) to control the growth of aquatic weeds and algae.

Projected 2025 Aquatic Treatment Locations & Dates

MONARCH DRAIN

TP 10 RGE 23

LATERAL 61C CANAL

TP 9/10 RGE 22

LATERAL 62G CANAL

TP 11/12 RGE 21

LATERAL 62J CANAL

TP 11 RGE 20/21

LATERAL K1 CANAL

TP 11/12 RGE 19/20

LATERAL 62K CANAL

TP 11 RGE 19/20

WEEKS OF:

MAY 12, 19, 26; JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; JULY 7, 14, 21, 28; AUG. 4, 11, 18, 25; SEPT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

All sub laterals that take water from the above noted laterals may/will be affected by these treatments. Please read the supplied material if you have land by these treatments or receive water from these canals.

This weed control program is administered by licensed applicators under the approval from Alberta Environment & Protected Areas. For a detailed map of the above referenced areas and updated information, please click here.

Good afternoon LNID Water Users and Stakeholders,

Please be notified that, after the close of nominations, Sonny Wierenga has been elected by acclamation to the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District Board of Directors for Electoral Division No. 5.

Thank you,

Christopher Gallagher, P.Eng.

Returning Officer

The district administration would like to remind all residents and visitors that hunting of any kind is strictly prohibited on district land. This prohibition is in place to ensure the safety of all individuals on district land, as well as to protect the natural habitat and wildlife within the area.

The prohibition on hunting includes, but is not limited to, the use of firearms, bows and arrows, traps, and any other devices used to capture or kill animals. This prohibition applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they are residents of the district or not.

Any individuals found to be hunting on district land will be asked to leave the area immediately and may be subject to legal action. The district administration takes this matter very seriously and will take all necessary measures to enforce this prohibition.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all on district land. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the district administration. Thank you for your understanding and compliance.