Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District

• LNID’s farmers nearly out of water and hope for their crops this season

  Cale Hubka started out the 2023 growing season optimistic, deciding to to try his hand at potatoes for the first time. Now, running out of water, he's losing hope for his crop.

  Environment

  Jun 13, 2023
  
• Irrigation underway in southern Alberta as LNID’s headworks canal remains under repair

  Following last week's above-seasonal temperatures, it is expected water will be available throughout the district by the end of the week.

  Features

  May 8, 2023
  
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• Why a Southern Alberta First Nation turned off the tap to hundreds of area farmers

  Alberta farmers rely on water diverted from the Old Man River through the Piikani Nation Reserve. On April 12, leaders ordered the route closed to get the government's attention.

  Perspectives

  Apr 30, 2022
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• Details on water blockage for Lethbridge farmers revealed, 2 weeks later

  After days without any specifics, details are now coming to light about what led to the water being shut off, and why it’s being allowed to flow once again.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• Irrigation dispute resolved for southern Alberta farmers

  Piikani Nation and the provincial government have worked together to find a resolution to irrigation issues in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022
• ‘It’s life or death’: Southern Alberta farmers in dark over potential water stoppage

  Dozens of farmers and stakeholders with the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District met in Nobleford on Saturday to discuss water access in the area.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2022