1908 & 1910 - Steamboat on Pigeon Lake

This steamboat was observed in operation in 1908 and 1910, and was actively utilized around the lake in the early 1900’s. The paddle steamer 'Countess', owned by Rowley's Mill, was used to boom logs across Pigeon Lake. The vessel was also a venue for community parties. A few still remember the dances held aboard -- above and below deck. Adelbert B. Rowley also utilized a smaller boat name ‘Myrtle’ for the logging operations. Both names were those of his daughters.

“Steamboat 'Countess', Pigeon Lake, Alberta.", 1910, (CU1199925) by Unknown. Courtesy of Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.”

City of Wetaskiwin Archives #11729 84.19/5 Rowley, Gross family fonds-circa 1908