September 29, 2025
Due to the ongoing Canada Post mail strike, paper copies of your 2025 billing statements will not be mailed. However, payment deadlines remain unchanged.
September 19, 2025
The LNID Board of Directors has set Friday, October 10, 2025 as the water shut off date for the 2025 irrigation season, subject to weather conditions.
June 27, 2025
The recent rain was welcome, but we are still looking at a reduced water supply outlook compared to early Spring. The Board advises that allocation will not be increased for the remainder of the 2025 irrigation season and will remain at 14" per irrigated acre.
June 3, 2025
Are dryland corners a struggle in your irrigated fields? Are you looking for ways to manage these areas more effectively?
Farming Smarter is looking for survey participants in their “No Acre Left Behind: Our Dryland Corner Study"!
April 11, 2025
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.
April 3, 2025
This annual event is a province-wide open house where Albertans are invited to step onto farms and experience firsthand where their food comes from. From on-farm culinary experiences to educational demonstrations, Open Farm Days highlight the vital role agriculture plays in our lives and economy.
April 1, 2025
The LNID Board continues to monitor the water supply outlook as the 2025 irrigation season approaches. As of March 28, 2025 the Oldman Reservoir level remains at approximately 55% of full volume. Although snowpack remains below 2024's levels overall, the Gardiner snow pillow, the primary indicator for LNID headwaters runoff, is currently above the lower quartile.
The LNID 2025 Water Allocation will be considered by the Board at the upcoming April 15, 2025 meeting. The Board will refer to the Water Supply Outlook available at that time to make an informed decision regarding allocation.
The LNID Water Coordinator divisions have been changed for the 2025 irrigation season, all divisions and information have been updated on the website.
The Water Coordinators, and their contact information, is as follows:
Macleod Keho: Patrick Pavka, 403-308-9026
Monarch: John Degenstein, 403-308-4453
Park Lake: Mike McCloud, 403-634-8449
Albion: Tyson Gates, 403-382-5845
Butte: Walter Engels, 403-382-5840
Turin: Aaron Keeling, 403-382-5851
For a map of the 2025 Water Divisions, please click here.
Due to the ongoing Canada Post mail strike, paper copies of your 2025 billing statements will not be mailed. However, payment deadlines remain unchanged.
The 2025 Irrigation Billing & Assessment Summary, dated September 30, 2025, will be sent by email only.
To ensure your contact details are current, please send an email to lnid@telus.net or call the Office at 403-327-3302 with:
Alternatively, you may:
Irrigation Acres: December 31, 2025*
Water Agreements: December 31, 2025
Construction Contribution & Agreements to Pay Costs: December 31, 2025
Electrical Pump Station Charges: December 31, 2025
*A 2.5% discount is available on qualifying 2025 Irrigation Acre assessments. To receive this discount, payment must be received by October 31, 2025.
All invoices must be paid by December 31, 2025 to avoid an 8% penalty, which will be applied on January 1, 2026.
Please note:
Due to the mail strike, please do not send payments by mail.
You may make payments using any of the following methods:
Payments can be made through the following financial institutions:
Account Number: Your LNID 5-digit account number is located in the upper right corner of your Irrigation Billing & Assessment Summary.
Receipts will be issued:
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation. Please contact us if you have any questions or require assistance.
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.
Annual report prepared by the Board of Directors. This report outlines the operational and financial state of the district and provides details about the district's current projects and infrastructure.
Information used in the Water Supply Update as of July 31, 2024.
Annual report prepared by the Board of Directors. This report outlines the operational and financial state of the district and provides details about the district's current projects and infrastructure.
The District Newsletter provides water users with a synopsis of information that is relevant to them.