Water User Update: May 2026

CITY OF LETHBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The City of Lethbridge continues to demonstrate their commitment to water saving efforts with the return of the Environmental Incentive Program in 2026. Included in the program is a rebate on rain barrels, which will help reduce consumptive water use from outdoor taps on city resident’s yards and gardens. Both in-yard and on-farm water saving practices add up and play an important role in overall water conservation. Thank you City of Lethbridge – every drop counts!

For the full Lethbridge Herald article on the City of Lethbridge program, click here.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN AGRICULTURE

Farming is one of the most demanding jobs in Canada, and mental health professionals in Alberta are making the effort to ensure Albertan farmers have the supports they may need.

Recent studies show mental health in the agriculture sector to be declining, with farmers reporting high levels of anxiety, stress, and depression. AgKnow: the Alberta Farm Mental Health Network is working to change the landscape of farm mental health in Alberta by providing resources that link farmers to mental health professionals. This includes partnering with Counselling Alberta to provide farm-informed counselling, which acknowledges the unique challenges farmers face and connects farmers to counsellors that understand life on the farm.

Find more resources and information on mental health in agriculture here.

WATER ORDERS

Reminder: a minimum 24-hour advance notice is required for both turning water on and turning water off. LNID requests water orders for the next day be received the day before by 3:00PM.

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.

Water Coordinator Divisions and contact information can be found here.

LNID Board of Directors and Staff