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Reminder - Payment Information for 2026

Payment Deadlines:

All invoices must be paid by December 31, 2026 to avoid an 8% penalty on January 1, 2027.

Irrigation Acre Assessments:

A 2.5% discount is available on qualifying 2026 Irrigation Acre assessments. To receive this discount, payment must be received by October 31, 2026.

Payment Options:

Payments can be made via the following methods:

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

Cheque Payments:

Cheques must be postmarked by the respective due dates to qualify for discounts or avoid penalties:

In Person: Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
Postdated Cheques: Cheques may be postdated for the due date and mailed in advance. The LNID will hold and process the cheque on the postdated date.
LNID Mailbox: Secure drop-off is available at the LNID office’s outside entryway mailbox.
Standard Mail: Mailed cheques must be postmarked by December 31, 2025 for full payment.

Important: If mailing close to the deadline, request a manual postmark from your post office to avoid delays in the Calgary’s sorting process.

Online Payments:

Available through the following institutions:

ATB Financial
BMO Bank of Montreal
CIBC
Scotiabank
RBC Royal Bank
TD Canada Trust
All credit unions

Account Number: Your account number is the 5-digit number located in the upper right corner of your invoice.

Receipts: Receipts will only be provided for cash payments or upon request.

For any questions or clarification, please contact the LNID office either by phone (403-327-3302) or email (lnid@telus.net).

LNID Strategic Plan

LNID Board of Directors and Leadership Team have completed the 2026-2028 LNID Strategic Plan.

Vision

To be a leader in sustainable water management.

Mission

To serve our water users through responsible delivery of irrigation water.

Values

Our People: An informed and innovative board and leadership team supporting engaged staff in a healthy and safe work environment.

Our Pursuit of Excellence: Acting professionally with integrity in providing reliable service by qualified and competent staff.

Our Stewardship of Water: Responsible management of the available irrigation water supply conveyed efficiently through a reliable distribution network.

Our Financial Accountability: Efficient, accountable stewardship of financial resources to balance short and long-term needs.

Our Reputation & Relationships: Being a trusted and approachable organization that fosters productive relationships with our water users, partners, indigenous neighbours, and surrounding communities.

Our Place in the Watershed: Promoting environmental and economic sustainability of the land and water upon which our irrigation district lies.

A full copy of the Strategic Plan is available here.

Board of Directors

Division 1: Peter Bos

Division 2: Peter Vanden Dool

Division 3: Arnie Bergen-Henengouwen, Vice Chair

Division 4: Calvin Konynenbelt, Board Chair

Division 5: Sonny Wierenga

Water Coordinator Divisions

WATER COORDINATOR DIVISIONS

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: Rob Scheit, 403-382-5851

For a map of the Water Divisions, please click here.

WATER ORDERS

A minimum 24-hour advance notice is required for both turning water on and turning water off. Water orders for the next day must be received the day before no later than 10:00AM.

Contact your Water Coordinator by text message, email, or phone call to place your water order with the following information:

Your name;
Legal Land Description;
on/off date;
Preferred method of return communication (text/email/phone).

Your Water Coordinator will respond confirming they have received your water order. Water orders are incomplete until confirmation is received.

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.

News

Water User Update: September 2026

Announcements

Water User Update: August 2026

Water User Update: June 2026

Water User Update: May 2026

2026 Water Start Up

Water User Update: April 2026

2026 LNID Nomination Results

Important Notices