2021 was the County of Wetaskiwin Fire Departments (South Pigeon Lake and Mulhurst Bay) fifth full year of providing ice and water rescue on Pigeon Lake.
Training exercises took place in both summer and winter months and the formal training that was taken in 2017 was expanded upon.
Mulhurst Bay Fire Department houses a Search & Rescue Boat and South Pigeon Lake Fire Department houses a Search & Rescue SeaDoo.
The sources for revenue have been annual operating contributions from the Summer Villages, Leduc County and County of Wetaskiwin as well as other various donations throughout the year. The current funding received on an annual basis is adequate in sustaining the ice water rescue service on Pigeon Lake. The current ice water rescue reserve balance allows the purchase and repair of equipment as needed to continue to provide this valuable service to the residents around Pigeon Lake as well as visitors throughout the year.
