Welcome To The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District Website
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Please join us on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Coyote Flats Pioneer Village (Operated by Prairie Tractor & Engine Museum Society) 104071 Highway 843 from 11:00am to 4:00pm.
Sponsorships are available
Food will be provided from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Remmington Carriage rides from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Ceremonies from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Please RSVP prior to June 2, 2023 to confirm your attendance at this event.
Call 403-327-3302 or email jp_lnid@telus.net
The 100 Year History Book will be available to water users at a discounted price of $25.00. Please confirm your order of the history book.
Call 403-327-3302 or email jp_lnid@telus.net
NOTICE OF WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS
Click here for dates and locations of the LNID 2022 weed control program.
THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF ALBERTA'S IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
In a 2021 Economic Study, Alberta Irrigation Districts Association found that irrigation dramatically increases the economic value of the land in Alberta in many different ways.
Economic Value of Alberta's Irrigation Districts:
FULL REPORT
SUMMARY REPORT
WATER CONVEYANCE
Water Conveyance agreements are available for purposes other than irrigation such as municipal, agricultural, commercial, industrial, management of fish, management of wildlife, habitat enhancement, and recreation. Water for the purpose of injecting into the ground to enhance oil or gas production is prohibited.
View the Rates page for more information.
NO HUNTING ON DISTRICT PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District does not permit hunting on District property. Notice is further given that the District will notify the RCMP of any individuals observed hunting on District property.
AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Aquatic Invasive Species pose a very real threat to Alberta's waterways and irrigation canals pipelines and reservoirs.
For more information view our links page.
Clean - Drain - Dry your boat and recreational gear.
FORTIS ALBERTA
Upgrades to irrigation systems may create differences between the contracted demand and the actual demand of electricity and it may be in a water user's best interest to request a review of minimums to ensure they are receiving the benefits of any electrical efficiencies gained. Click here for a detailed information sheet.
WATER QUALITY DISCLAIMER
The District advises that the water in the irrigation system of the District may not be potable or may not be suitable for irrigation or other purposes, and the District makes no representation, warranty or guarantee, express or implied that the water delivered through its irrigation system is potable and fit for human consumption or suitable for irrigation purposes, livestock watering, recreational use or other purposes.
The District advises the Owners that the water delivered is in the condition in which it may be found in the irrigation system from time to time and the Owner is to provide such additional treatment or filtering as the Owner considers necessary, to ensure that the water is of usable quality.
The irrigation system of the District is an open ditch system subjecting the water therein to contamination from all manner of environmental, human and animal factors beyond the control of the District and the District does not regulate, control or monitor the quality of the water in its system.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide the best, most efficient water delivery system at the lowest possible cost to the water users, while ensuring good stewardship for the environment and our natural resources.