WATER COORDINATOR DIVISIONS

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.

2025 INITIAL WATER ALLOCATION PER IRRIGATION ACRE – 14”

At the April 16, 2025 Board Meeting, the Board of Directors set the 2025 Water Allocation per irrigation acre at 14”.

The Board considered the Water Supply Outlook published by the Government of Alberta on April 14, 2025, the current Oldman and Keho Reservoir levels, the current snow water equivalent (primarily Gardiner), allowance for typical river and other downstream use, and the risk of a drier than normal summer. They balanced this with the operational needs of irrigators in making informed crop selection and management, as well as the estimated actual average annual use across the District when setting an initial maximum per parcel allocation in April.

The target is to be close to the current 55% of full in the Oldman Reservoir at the end of the irrigation season if we have a somewhat dry year, recognizing that there is room to use some of this storage if we experience an exceptionally dry year.

WATER COORDINATOR DIVISIONS

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: Tysen Sushelnitski, 403-382-5851

A map of the new Water Coordinator areas can be found here. If you require assistance in identifying your new Water Coordinator, please contact the Office (403-327-3302).

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.

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.

Dear LNID Water Users,

Due to the ongoing Canada Post mail strike, paper copies of your 2025 billing statements will not be mailed. However, payment deadlines remain unchanged.

2025 Irrigation Billing & Assessment Summary

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:

• Your LNID account number(s), located in the upper right corner of a previous years’ invoice, OR your legal land description(s), OR the full name on file
• and the email address you would like us to use for future correspondence.

Alternatively, you may:

• Visit the LNID Office in person
• Call our administrative team at 403-327-3302
• Email lnid@telus.net to request your account balance

Payment Deadlines

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:

• Water Agreements were mailed in May 2025 and will not be sent again at this time.
• Reminders for outstanding amounts will be sent in November 2025 by email, or by regular mail if possible.

Payment Options

Due to the mail strike, please do not send payments by mail.

You may make payments using any of the following methods:

• Cash
• Cheque
• E-Transfer (send to ar@lnid.ca, include your account number and/or name)
• Online Banking

Cheque Payments

• In Person: Office hours are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
• Postdated Cheques: Cheques may be postdated and submitted in advance; they will be held and processed on the date written
• Drop-Off: Use the secure drop box located at the LNID office entrance for after-hours submissions

Online Banking

Payments can be made through the following financial institutions:

• ATB Financial
• BMO Bank of Montreal
• CIBC
• Scotiabank
• RBC Royal Bank
• TD Canada Trust
• All Credit Unions

Account Number: Your LNID 5-digit account number is located in the upper right corner of your Irrigation Billing & Assessment Summary.

Receipts

Receipts will be issued:

• Automatically for cash payments
• Upon request for other payment methods

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation. Please contact us if you have any questions or require assistance.