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Water Shut Off 2025

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.

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Announcements

  • IMPORTANT: 2025 Water Supply Update

    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.

  • Participants Needed: Farming Smarter Research Study

    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"!

  • 2025 LNID Board Elections: Nomination Results

    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.

  • Alberta Open Farm Days - Water, the Lifeblood of Every farm

    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.

  • Water Supply Outlook Update

    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.

  • Notice of Nominations: Board of Directors

    March 28, 2025

    The LNID Board of Directors would like to announce the Notice of Nomination for Division 5.

    Nominations will be open until 4:00pm, Friday, April 11, 2025.

Important Notices

2025 Water Shut Down

WATER SHUT DOWN

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.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Final water orders must be submitted to your Water Coordinator by 4:30pm.

Thursday, October 9, 2025: Final day of guaranteed water delivery.

Friday, October 10, 2025: Lethbridge Northern Headworks Canal (Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation Main Canal) and Keho Reservoir gates shut down.

POND FILLS

The District kindly requests that all water users have their ponds filled by September 30, 2025.

On-Call: Water Coordinator

Weekend: Oct. 3-5

Water Coordinator: Aaron Keeling, 403-382-5451

2025 Water Coordinator Divisions

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 Water Allocation

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).

2025 Weed Control

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.

No Hunting on District Property

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.

Publications

2024 Annual Report

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.

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2024 Irrigation Season: Oldman River Reservoir Information

Information used in the Water Supply Update as of July 31, 2024.

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2023 Annual Report

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.

Download 3.55 MB

2022 District Newsletter

The District Newsletter provides water users with a synopsis of information that is relevant to them.

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Yearly Publications

Other Publications

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    Public Notice: AEPA Pesticide Special Use
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    2025 Water Coordinator Divisions
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    2025 Weed Control Map
  • Download 49 KB
    Sample - Corporate Authorization: Elections
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    Minister Rebecca Shulz Response to LNID
  • Download 324 KB
    AIDA Provincial Water Availability Engagement
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    AIDA White Paper Water Engagement - November 6, 2024
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    August 20, 2024 Water Allocation Projection Information
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    Oldman River Reservoir Information