Did you know?
As of 2023, the LNID maintains:
- 234.6km of canal
- 706.7km of pipeline
- 102.6km of drainage canals
- 116.1km of natural drains
LNID WATER USERS, PARTNERS, STAKEHOLDERS AND VENDORS,
Update: December 2, 2024:
Alberta Environment & Protected Areas (AEPA) has now rescheduled the open house, and we strongly encourage your attendance.
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Fort Macleod & District Community Hall Society - 301 25 St. Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0 (Limited street parking available, with a larger parking lot across the street)
LNID emphasizes the importance of attending this session, as it will address the ongoing review of the Water Act. This review significantly impacts water licenses held by LNID, private irrigators, feedlots, and the entire irrigated agriculture sector.
Your voice matters in supporting AIDA and the Irrigation Districts.
To register for the event, please click here.
Thank you for your attention and participation in this critical discussion.
LETHBRIDGE NORTHERN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Update: November 25, 2024:
Due to the recent by-election called for Lethbridge-West, the Water Availability Engagement Open House on November 28, 2024 has been cancelled. The open house has yet to be rescheduled by Alberta Environment & Protected Areas (AEPA). LNID is urging you to stay engaged and take action in the following ways:
LNID will continue to send updates regarding the engagement process as information becomes available.
Notice: November 20, 2024
All Water Users Need to Participate in AEPA Water Availability Engagement
LNID, as a member of the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association (AIDA), was notified recently by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas that they have opened a review and engagement of the Water Act. This may result in amendments affecting Water Licences for LNID, private irrigators, feedlots, and the entire irrigated agriculture sector.
We are requesting your involvement in the engagement process. This initiative needs a strong response, and so we ask LNID irrigators, and the entire irrigated agriculture sector, to step up to reinforce the work of the LNID Board and staff, AIDA, as well as our municipal and industrial partners in voicing concerns and suggestions.
Attend regional open houses:
Southern Alberta dates
Central and northern Alberta dates
Complete Online Surveys:
There is a risk of clawback of our water licences under the misperception that we do not use our full licenced allocation.
We are responsible stewards of our licences in reducing use when supply is low and placing the needs of our communities, industry and livestock sustenance first. We should not be punished for this. Our licences are sized to allow for a high demand/ high supply year, such as using 94.9% of our licenced volume in 2001. We used 55% of our licence this year in response to low water supply in 2023 and extending into early 2024.
The Alberta government and individual irrigators have invested heavily over decades in the development, rehabilitation and modernization of irrigation storage, conveyance and on-farm irrigation infrastructure, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for value-added crop development and livestock production.
Any clawback of our water licences now or in future will reduce yield and quality potential, and potentially set up the irrigated agriculture sector for disaster. This risk extends from our irrigators to processors, seed/fertilizer/equipment suppliers, financial, insurance and other secondary services, and ultimately to the communities that grow and thrive in our region as a result of this investment.
AIDA prepared a document summarizing the Provincial Water Availability Engagement and outlining key messages for the Irrigation Sector. The document has been attached to this email, and has been made available on the LNID website at this link.
Dear Water Users,
Due to the current Canada Post strike, we want to make sure you have all the information you need to submit your payment due December 31, 2024, without any hassle.
To assist you, we’ve outlined some easy alternative payment options below:
1. Cash or Cheque Payments: may be dropped off at the LNID office at any time.
2. Electronic Payment Options:
Important: Any balances remaining unpaid as of January 1, 2025 will incur an 8% penalty.
If you have already mailed your payment, please note that we will honor the postmark date of Dec 31, 2024, and no January penalty will apply.
If you have already made your payment, kindly disregard this notice. However, if you have any questions, would like to confirm your account status, or need to make a payment arrangement, don’t hesitate to contact us at the office (403) 327-3302.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Thank you for helping us ensure a smooth payment process.
Sincerely,
Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District
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.
December 2, 2024
LNID WATER USERS, PARTNERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND VENDORS…
Update: December 2, 2024
October 31, 2024
Good Morning LNID Water Users,
Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) is looking for participants!
October 24, 2024
The University of Calgary Simpson Centre’s Policy Lab is looking for participants for their “Water Sustainability in Alberta’s Agriculture through Digitalization” initiative. The initiative will include three (3) sessions over the next two (2) years. They are looking for participants from agriculture to collaborate with representatives from other sectors to shape policies. This would include bringing forward ideas and opinions on digital agriculture technologies, data privatization, and a willingness to share data.
If any LNID water users are interested or have questions, please email lnid@telus.net.
As of 2023, the LNID maintains: