Welcome To The Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District Website

2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ANNUAL REPORT

The LNID Annual General Meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024 at 1:30pm at the Picture Butte Community Centre. The Annual Report is available online HERE.


100TH ANNIVERSARY HISTORY BOOK

The History Book is available for pick up at the District Office. The cost of the book is $25.00 + $1.25 GST = $26.25 each.
Payment can be made in cash, cheque, on-line banking for Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District account #12345 or your own account with Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District.
LNID now accepts e-transfers via email at ar@lnid.ca. In "Memo" indicate "History Book".


NOTICE OF WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS

Click here for dates and locations of the LNID 2023 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.


CURRENT NEWS

March 19, 2024

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