March 2024 Malmo Plains Community Newsletter
The Malmo Plains Community League Newsletter March 2024 edition has been delivered to your door. If you would like a PDF to read, you can download a screen-res version or a high-res edition suitable for printing.
In this episode, as always you get and update on Spring Programming along with the latest list of events and Message from our President. You can also find out about registration for the choir. As well, please read the heartfelt letter from the Malmo School Principal….and more!
Ready...set...go! Outdoor Soccer Registration is open until March 1 at
February 2024 Malmo Plains Community - e-Newsletter
Soccer Registration Open
Ready...set...go! Outdoor Soccer Registration is open until March 1 at https://emsasouthwest.com/ . The season runs from early May until the end of June. More information on soccer registration here. This year Malmo's soccer registration will be handled by the Lendrum soccer coordinator, Julie (thank you!!). If you have any questions about the soccer program, or are available to volunteer as a team official, please contact Julie at soccer@lendrum.org
Are you interested in being Malmo's Soccer Coordinator?
This volunteer position is vital to our soccer program and a great leadership and learning opportunity. Duties include: recruiting coaches and referees, making teams, organizing soccer registration, attending zone and other soccer related meetings, etc. If you're able to help out for some or all of the duties, please reach out immediately to president@malmoplains.com
Upcoming Events (all located at Malmo Hall 11525 48 Ave)
Sunday February 11th,
Valentine’s Art Sale & Show, 10am-5pm
Check out affordable gallery quality art at Malmo Hall! Makes excellent gifts for Valentine’s Day.
Info: David Baine, vectorin@telusplanet.net 780-691-6339.
Tuesday February 13th, Social Committee Meeting, 7pm-8pm
Malmo Social Committee meets second Tuesday of every month. All welcome to help us plan upcoming social events! We would love to hear your ideas and input for how we can make awesome Malmo events.
Saturday February 17th, Malmo Skate Fest, 12pm-3pm
Come skate at the Malmo Outdoor Rink with neighbours! We will have hotdogs*, s’mores, hot chocolate, a skating instructor, and more! Free and drop-in anytime. Skating will be weather permitting, and food and community will be there rain or shine!
Tuesday February 20th, Malmo Blood Drive, Bus Pick-up 9:40am
The Life Bus will pick up participants at Malmo Hall at 9:40am to donate blood at Canadian Blood Services. Free snacks and drinks provided for donors. More info here.To sign up, please email Muhammad at vicepresident@malmoplains.com.
Tuesday February 20th, Malmo Board Meeting, 7pm-8:30pm
Dinner provided* and socializing at 7pm, and board meeting starts at 7:30pm. Open to all Malmo residents. Come join the discussion on Malmo Community League initiatives!
*While supplies last. Gluten free, vegetarian, and halal options available.
Hall Programming
Sakalya Yoga with Cheryl (Malmo Hall)
All levels welcome. Wednesdays 7pm-8pm. Malmo Member $10 drop in/Non-Member $15 drop in
For more info 780-975-7174
Chess & Scrabble Saturdays (Malmo Hall)
Open to all interested in learning/playing chess and/or Scrabble! Free and drop-in. Family Friendly. Saturdays 10am-12pm. Jan 13-Jun 8, no meeting Apr 20.
For more info, Gerhard (gwreuter@gmail.com) or Stephen (587-710-0962) or Clint (780-434-7133)
Craft Club (Malmo Hall)
Bring your own project and craft with neighbours- we have knitters, scrapbookers, painters, card makers, etc. Second Friday of every month at 7pm. Next meeting Friday Feb 9th. Free and drop-in. For more info, please email Laurie at lamcint@telus.net.
January Recap
Pizza & Board Game Night Jan 19
It was awesome seeing everyone of all ages come out for some tasty pizza, fun games, and neighbourly mingling
Be a Malmo Board Member!
Volunteer opportunity available! Would you like to help make Malmo even more awesome? We are seeking help with three positions: secretary, membership director, and soccer coordinator. No experience necessary. Even if you are able to help out for just part of the duties, that would be greatly appreciated. Please email president@malmoplains.com if you are available.
Soapy Saints
Would you like a tax deduction for helping the Edmonton Food Bank? A Malmo resident and his gang, the Saintly Super Soapy Syndicate, have donated 27,670 laundry soap pods since April 2022 to needy families. To learn how to be part of this effort, please email Robert at soapysaint@hotmail.com.
Membership
Purchasing a Malmo Membership has multiple benefits:
Free swimming during community hours (Saturday and Sunday 4pm-5:30pm starting Sept 2023-August 2024) at Confederation Leisure Centre
Access to free or discounted programs at the community hall
20% off for annual and ongoing monthly memberships at City of Edmonton recreational facilities
Memberships can be purchased at our online store
**Malmo Community League is run purely on volunteer efforts. Membership is FREE if you want to volunteer for at least one event! If interested, please select the Volunteer membership at the store, and we will reach out with volunteer opportunities.
(Please email any article submissions to treasurer@malmoplains.com )
January 2024 Malmo Plains Community Newsletter
Check out the latest Malmo Community Newsletter and catch up on the news and upcoming events.
Check out the latest Malmo Community Newsletter and catch up on the news and upcoming events.
You can download a high res or screen res version. Check out this month’ President’s message. Catch up on news about our ice rink, opportunities to volunteer including becoming our new Soccer coordinator and an update on our Winter programming and more.
Malmo Rink: Fresh Ice, New nets
Want to skate or play shinny? The Malmo Community Rink ice is ready and the rink his new nets too! Watch for a rink schedule coming in the near future. Thanks to Tim Weis for his hard work in making this happen. Photo: Tim Weis.
Yoga at Malmo Community Hall. Dec 20-Feb 7
Need a little Zen in your life. Try Yoga! It’s right here in Malmo.
Malmo Town Hall Community Safety Meeting Replay Nov 25, 2023
If you’re interested in safety in Malmo and missed the meeting, here’s an opportunity to watch the replay in its entirety. You can also view and download the minutes.
Your Action is Needed!!! Malmo Safety Update – Trent Charles, President, Malmo Nov 2023
Your Safety Statistics are Needed!
It’s been amazing connecting with so many Malmo residents over the last few months! There is so much warmth and dedication from our gem of a community. In my conversations with community members, the #1 issue is safety. We’ve been getting the ball rolling, and recently I met with the Chief of Staff (Yonathan Sumamo) for Minister of the Public Safety and Emergency Services (Mike Ellis). To spur action, they want us to provide a formal letter with as much data as possible. We will be sending a joint letter with Southgate Mall. Your statistics will greatly help us strengthen our letter!
Have you experienced crime or a lack of safety in Malmo? Please let us know by emailing president@malmoplains.com or filling out this Google Form (There will not be any personal information disclosed in the letter, we will be providing totals).
If possible, we would like to know:
Date/Time
Type of incident
Dollar value involved
Personal injuries?
Police called
Outcome
For Malmo Hall, we were broken into twice over the past 3 months. First, our main door handle was broken through. A few weeks later, the deadbolt of our garage door was cut through with an angle grinder. In total, our repairs cost $2,651.10. Thankfully Malmo resident Mike R. witnessed the second break-in and called police, who were able to recover the stolen belongings and apprehend the suspects.
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An Open Dialogue with EPS - Mark your Calendar
Saturday November 25th 2pm-4pm at Southgate Baptist Church
Our second quarterly Safety Meeting is an Open Dialogue with Edmonton Police Service Saturday November 25th 2pm-4pm at Southgate Baptist Church (11107 51 Ave). As frontline workers, EPS shoulder a lot of public criticism and blame. In my meeting with Police Chief Dale McFee, I learned that EPS is working hard to enforce safety, and they shared that they can be limited by external factors such as government policies. They are excited to share the initiatives they have in motion, tips to keep our neighbourhood safer, as well as answer any questions from residents.
In my meetings with different stakeholders, one crucial element that seems to be missing are lines of communications- whether it is between the city and province, between the city and the community, or the province and community. Our goal with the Open Dialogue is to start the flow of communication, starting with the community and EPS. We all need each other to create a successful outcome!
*To ensure your questions are answered during Q&A, please submit them to president@malmoplains.com beforehand.
Trent met up with Police Chief Dale McFee to discuss Malmo safety
Malmo Community November - December 2023 Newsletter
The latest news from the Malmo Community for November & December is hot off the press. You can download a pdf here if you would like to print it. It’ll also be delivered soon to your door.
In this issue, you can read about the Malmo Safety Update from our President Trent Charles about what’s going on, what’s been improved and how you can submit any incidents you’ve experienced or witnessed (anonymously).
You’re also introduced to our New Webmaster Greg Gazin and his authoritative research findings on Radon - a potentially silent cancer causing gas that is found in Malmo. You also get a look at this year’s MALMO Community League budget, an update on upcoming events and more.
Radon, a potential silent killer may be lurking in Malmo homes
November is National Radon Action Month in Canada.
Radon is a silent killer potentially lurking in your homes, but because its effects are not instantly fatal like from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning or smoke inhalation from fumes from a raging fire, Radon doesn’t seem to be given the attention it deserves.
Radon is everywhere. According to Health Canada, it’s a naturally occurring radioactive gas created as uranium found in soil and rock decays. Like CO, it’s also odourless and tasteless. In Canada, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and the number one cause of cancer in non-smokers. In fact, according to Stats Can, in studies done in 2016 & 2017, deaths from Radon induced were almost 10x that of CO.
Now living in Malmo, you might think - I don’t have a Radon problem, otherwise I would have likely heard about it. In fact, the Canadian Prairies has the 2nd highest levels of Radon in the world next to Poland.
Yes, Radon in Malmo
My Radon was discovered by accident. I was testing a gadget called the Airthings Wave for review for a magazine article. Airthings designs at-home Radon and Air Quality measurement devices. Over a period of a year, I discovered that Radon levels in my home were on average almost double that at which my home needed mitigation.
I was no doubt a little worried. This was obviously a concern that needed to be addressed and thus began my investigation and research. It included speaking with experts, scientists, remediators, lung associations, government officials and even people who had lung cancer despite never shaving smoked.
This resulted in a series of three articles called the Dangers of Radon, published by Troy Media which can also be accessed from our website MalmoPlains.com.
Articles Include:
Radon: the silent killer lurking in your home
The myths and misconceptions surrounding radon
How I discovered radon in my home and mitigated it
November is National Radon Action Month in Canada. I encourage you all to read the articles and take action on Radon. A simple test might just give you peace of mind.
Greg Gazin
Malmo Community League October 2023 Newsletter
The latest news from the Malmo Community for October 2023 is hot off the press. You can download a screen res version or a hi-res version if you would like to print it. It’ll also be delivered soon to your door.
In this issue, you can read about the Social Committee, an updated list of events and community offerings as well as highlights of previous events. You’ll also hear from our President and you’ll also find a form to join the choir and more!
Spaghetti Dinner 2023 - A Wonderful Evening
Message from Malmo President - Trent Charles:
Wow! What a great night Many many thank yous!
Thank you to all the Malmo residents who attended our Spaghetti Dinner! It was lovely meeting all our neighbours
Thank you to our special guests for making the time to connect with us! Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, Councillor Michael Janz, MLA Rachel Notley, and School Trustee Julie Kusiek
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who make this event possible! We had 30+ Malmo residents step up to help with setting up, cooking sauce, cooking pasta, selling tickets, washing up, sweeping, and all the things required to make the event run smoothly. Thank you so much for all your efforts!
Thanks to Lisa Kennedy, Trent Charles & Stephanie Le for the photos
Malmo's Spaghetti Dinner was the top photo in MLA Notley's pamphlet - Trent Charles.
Chess Anyone? Ages 4 to 104, Saturdays @ Malmo Community Hall
Chess anyone?
(Only if you are ages 4 to 104)
Come out on Saturdays from 10 am – 11:30 am and enjoy Chess.
Enjoy Chess classes and chess puzzles for beginners
Chess coaching for intermediate players
Chess games for advanced players & Jigsaw puzzles and boardgames for kids.
Organized and Coached by: Gerhard Reuter Retired professor with a whopping 60 years chess playing experience
Official Chess Rating: 1700
For Information call Gerhard at 780-616-8142 or email: gwreuter@gmail.com
It's all happening at the Malmo Community League Hall,
11525 48 Avenue NW Edmonton.
Sneek Peek: Malmo September 2023 Newsletter
The September 2023 issue of the Malmo Plains Community Newsletter is off to the printer but you can get it here now! Just Click on the banner image below.
You can read about the facelift to the community hall, the new free community swim program, the upcoming Spaghetti Dinner on Sat Sept 15th, ways to purchase your membership and tickets to Spaghetti Dinner on-line ( and save), the Budget, upcoming events and more.
Malmo Community League Safety Meeting Aug 15, 23
Malmo President Trent Charles chaired a well attended safety meeting of 30+ residents.
Check out the recording above and see more pics on the Malmo Plains Facebook page.
August Newsletter
Happy Summer everyone. Your newsletter should have been delivered to your door but in case you prefer to read online or share it with friends and family, click on the newsletter image below.
Special thanks to our Treasurer Stephanie Li for creating this month’s wonderful publication.
July Newsletter
The July newsletter featuring an article on the reinvigorated swim program as well as a letter from the new community league president can be found here.
Spring worker bee - Sat April 29, 10:00
Hello neighbours,
This Saturday, April 29, we're going to have a spring worker bee to clean up the grounds around the community league hall. The community league will provide fluids (water and coffee), work gloves, and garbage bags. We won't start too early - say 10:00 AM. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.
Also, the Community League's annual general meeting is next month. I'll be stepping down as president which is one of a handful of positions that are in need of fresh faces. Please join us Tuesday May 16th at the hall. Sandwiches will be served starting at 6:00 and the AGM will begin at 6:30.
Thanks
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
West 240 Open House
Hello neighbours,
The University of Alberta Properties Trust, the group that is redeveloping Michener Park, is holding an open house on the development of the "West 240" land - the field to the west of 122St, north of Lansdowne and south of Grandview.
The open house on on March 22. Please see the details below.
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
Transit Camp 2023
Hello neighbours,
I know there are a several regular transit riders in the neighbourhood and wanted to share information regarding Transit Camp 2023, a gathering of interested individuals along the lines of events such as ChangeCamp Edmonton and Reboot Alberta in 2009.
Please see the link below for more information and RSVP by March 15 to michaeljanz.ca/transitcamp2023.
Thanks
Ken Hemmerling
President, Malmo Plains Community League
https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2023/03/03/transit-camp-aims-to-mobilize-bus-and-lrt-champions