LNID Water User Update: January 2026

LNID would like to provide an overall operational update.

WATER SUPPLY UPDATE

As snow continues to fall in the mountains, LNID monitors snow pillow and District water reservoir information maintained by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas and shared weekly by the Water Infrastructure and Operations Branch (WIOB) of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI).

Snow Pillows:

Gardiner Creek, South Racehorse Creek, and Lost Creek South snow pillows accumulations track near or above upper quartile for this time of year.

Oldman Reservoir: 64.2% of full supply level (FSL)

Oldman Reservoir levels have increased since December, however, this is expected to slow as temperatures are forecasted to return to below freezing.

LNID CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE UPDATE

Progress continues to be made on the Lateral A20 Pipeline Project south of Highway 519 near Granum, with approximately 6.2km installed of the 7.7km pipeline. The project will be completed and operational for the 2026 irrigation season.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:30pm at the Picture Butte Community Centre. The 2025 Annual Report will be available on the website in April 2026.

Updated Rates

The Board has approved the Rates & Fees for 2026, which are now published here on the website. A presentation will be given at the AGM providing an overview on the previous year as well as outlining the factors informing this year’s updates and near-term projections.

LNID Strategic Plan

LNID Board of Directors and Leadership Team have completed the 2026-2028 LNID Strategic Plan, outlining LNID’s Values, Vision and Mission and highlighting the District’s goals and objectives over the next three years. A full copy of the document is available here, and an overview will be provided at the AGM.

Board Governance Training

LNID Board of Directors and Leadership Team attended a governance and management workshop facilitated by the Alberta Irrigation Districts Association (AIDA). The workshop reinforced the roles and responsibilities of the board and management, and provided guidance on developing orientation materials, policy, and procedures to strengthen governance of the District.

If you have any questions about any the above information, do not hesitate to contact the Office at 403-327-3302.

LNID Board of Directors and Staff