Well done, Southland Leisure Centre lifeguards!

Yesterday, a team of lifeguards at the Southland Leisure Centre saved a young boy from drowning. When the boy didn't come up for air, the lifeguards jumped into action to get him out of the pool and resuscitated him.

I understand from the supervisor on site that the full team followed their training to a tee which also included calling 9-1-1 and calmly maintaining deck control.

I want to personally thank the team for their professionalism and heroic efforts. They deserve our appreciation and I'm proud they are part of The City of Calgary team.

The team of lifeguards includes:

• Joan Evans-Wallace 
• Jamie Damdrauskas 
• Gord Boleychuk 
• Janet Diano 
• Jennifer Gee
• Marlene McKinnon
• Olimpia Gebka
• Michelle Lasalle
• Colton Nickel
• Melissa Bridges

- Mayor Nenshi