MALMO Jul/Aug 2025 NEWSLETTER - Read here or Download the PDF

The Jul / Aug 2025 Malmo Newsletter should arrive in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo and activities galore!!!!!. You can also download a PDF to view or print.

IT’S A PARTY! COMMUNITY BBQ & MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Saturday, August 9 | 12 noon to 4:00pm | Malmo Community Hall

ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME
COME CELEBRATE MALMO COMMUNITY LEAGUE’s 60th BIRTHDAY
$10 per person or $20 per family

• HOT DOGS
• HAMBURGERS
• POP
• ICE CREAM
• GAMES FOR KIDS
• PHOTO BOOTH

Dietary restrictions? Contact social@malmoplains.com before August 1

Volunteers needed: Email social@malmoplains.com or visit the website for more details.

Buy your membership online at malmo.getcommunal.com/memberships
or come say “Hello” to our volunteers and purchase it in person at this event!

SALE ON! MALMO COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Saturday & Sunday, July 19 & 20 | 9:00am to 3:00pm | Malmo Community Hall

Support our local Girl Guides Rangers, who are fundraising for their international travel experience to Switzerland in 2026.

• Shop for hidden treasures, enjoy a snack at the concession stand, and support youth in your community!
• A variety of tables with household goods, clothing, books, and more
• Girl Guide cookie sales and concessions
• All proceeds from Ranger-hosted tables go toward their travel fund

Want to sell your own stuff?
Reserve a table for $20 per day – keep your profits, support a great cause!
Find registration details on the website. For more info: 64thRangers@gmail.com

CASH! CASH! CASH! UPCOMING CASINO FUNDRAISER

Thursday & Friday, September 4 & 5 | Starlight Casino in West Edmonton Mall

Volunteers needed! Contact casino@malmoplains.com
More details are coming very soon — watch the website, Facebook, and eNews.

Casino funds help the league offer great events and programs as well as this newsletter and our website.

BIG BIN EVENT - CANCELLED

Unfortunately, we are not running a Big Bin event this year.
Check the Malmo website for links to other Big Bin events, FREE EcoStation weekends, and the Reuse Centre.

COMMUNITY LEAGUE NOTES

Thanks to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting on May 20. So many came, we had to set out more chairs!
The new League Bylaws were passed and we have all the board positions filled. AMAZING!

Help wanted!
If you are passionate about connecting with people and interested in being our PROGRAM DIRECTOR (developing and overseeing regular programs), contact C-Anne. Examples: moms & tots group, seniors coffee time, or classes.

Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee (IRC) is still looking for 2–3 more members.
Contact Chris at ircchair@malmplains.com.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Tuesday, September 16 | 7:15pm | Malmo Community Hall
Meetings are open to all members.

THREE LINES FREE

(FOR LEAGUE MEMBERS)

As space allows: For fun, advertising (Malmo-based businesses), or polite venting.
Email communications@malmoplains.com; include your full name and address (will not be printed).

“Action is the antidote to despair.”
— Joan Baez

I miss the many lilacs along the bike path. I used to pick a bouquet for my love. Nice to see them in yards, though.

Buzzy bees with fuzzy knees
You work so hard while I sip iced tea
On these lazy summer days

Mobile medical foot care by nurse Kibbe Yoon

Call 780-399-8638 or email nursekibbe@gmail.com today!

Thinking solar?

For a Malmo Plains quote, contact Chris at 780-887-1637 or chris@ouelletteageng.com

BUILDING BOOM!

Westcorp’s Phase 2 at Edgeway (along 51 Avenue) is taking shape. When complete, there will be a total of 365 new units across three buildings. The construction is phased across 1.5 to 2 years.

The commercial development along 122 Street has also started. Three buildings are nearing completion and opening this fall. Tentatively, tenants include fast food outlets, a liquor store, a dentist, a pharmacy, a coffee shop, and a daycare.

More info: www.avisonyoung.ca

Michener Park is also seeing new development — row housing and apartments up to 23m tall. More info: uapt.ca/michener-park

BEWARE THE (PLANT) INVADERS!

Not all new “neighbours” are welcome. Creeping bell flower, ox-eye daisy, and others are pretty but invasive. Be a good neighbour and remove them.

See more: City of Edmonton Weed Info

REGULAR PROGRAMS at the Community Hall

STRONG BODY WITH TRENT

FREE drop-in stretch and strengthen classes for all ages:

• Tuesdays: Strong

Are you a Member? Watch for your June e-newsletter in your InBox - highlights here!

Hello Malmo Community League Members,

In this June eNewsletter, you'll find info about:

• the outcome of the May 20 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• a call for Infrastructure Development Committee (IRC) members + upcoming June 10 meeting

• a June 14 work bee at the Community Hall gardens

• the upcoming June 14 Games Night at the Community Hall

• the Green Shack program at the playground

• the cancellation of the July Big Bin Event

• a new "Three Lines Free" feature in the upcoming printed newsletter

• the policy for Malmo website submissions

Outcome of the May 20 AGM

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the AGM; we had over 30 members attend, plus 2 guests from outside the community. The new bylaws were passed so the Community League now has a modernized, streamlined set of bylaws from which to operate. A motion was also passed to restart the Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee.

We have several new faces on the board, too. Deep gratitude to the outgoing board members and a warm welcome to the new and continuing members; it is amazing to have so many people who are interested in making Malmo an even better place to live.

Infrastructure Redevelopment Committee (IRC)

—> call for members

The IRC is looking at ways to improve and rejuvenate the Community Hall. They are still looking for 2-3 more Community League Members to join them. Their first meeting is Tuesday, June 10 at 7:30pm at the hall; there will be an option to attend the meeting remotely as well. If you are interested in being part of this important committee, please email Chris at facilities@malmoplains.com.

Work Bee (at the Community League garden) Sat, June 14

Calling all those who love to play in the dirt! If you have a shovel and work gloves and some free time on the morning of Saturday, June 14 between 9:30am and noon, come to the hall and help us move soil into the raised beds that were generously donated to the Community League by one of the nearby residents. Snacks are provided (and you can work up an appetite for the pizza and games night)!

Pizza and Games Night at the hall on Sat, June 14

Come and join the fun at the hall -- learn a new game or play an old favorite, and get to know some of your neighbours. The event starts at 4pm. If you are coming for food, show up at 5pm to be counted for the pizza order. Find more details on the Malmo Events page.

Green Shack Program

The Green Shack is back for another super-fun summer in Malmo near the school playground! It will operate Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 1:30pm starting July 2 and running until August 21. The program is targeted to kids ages 6-12 but all are welcome. Find out more about this City of Edmonton program here.

Malmo Big Bin Event - CANCELLED

Unfortunately, the Community League did not secure the funding to run a Big Bin event in Malmo this year so this event is NOT running in July as planned. However, there are still lots of FREE opportunities to get rid of junk and also FREE places to pick up toys and craft supplies.

The City of Edmonton has designated several FREE EcoStation weekends and is running other Big Bin events during the summer and into the fall. EcoStations also accept items for the Reuse Centre.

Looking for FREE games, puzzles, craft supplies? Check out the Reuse Centre at 6835 83 Street! There is always something new to discover there.

For Members: Three Lines Free in the Malmo Newsletter

Do you have a small business to advertise? or want to give a shout-out to a neighbour who is doing awesome work? or want to share a haiku or (clean) joke? Submit a short blurb -- up to 100 characters, including spaces -- to communications@malmoplains.comfor consideration in the July/August print edition. Submission deadline: June 19. You must provide your full name and your home address along with your submission in order for it to be considered. The printed newsletter reaches over 600 homes in our neighbourhood and is also available on the Malmo website.

Malmo Website: Submission policy

Did you know posts to the Malmo Facebook page do not automatically get posted to our website? If you have news or events to post, please submit your request to webmaster@malmoplains.com.

Graphics must be in JPG or PNG format and please submit forms or other attachments as PDFs. Make sure to include details in text format in your email, as they are added in the post body to help with search optimization. Please allow up to 5 days to process requests.

Thanks to Connie R. for putting this together!

MALMO May/Jun 2025 NEWSLETTER: Very Important Information

The May-June 2025 Malmo Newsletter should arrive in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo and activities galore!!!!!. You can also download a PDF to view or print.

Highlights:

Volunteer Leadership Opportunities

Upcoming AGM Tues May 20th, 7:15PM

Help Wanted: Malmo Yard Cleaning Bee: Sat May 3rd ( weather permitting)

Oh Canada Spring Concert, Monday May 19th…and MORE!!!!

YOGA - Beginner & Sakalya & Chair Classes - Malmo Community Hall

Pick your choice of 3 great Yoga Classes with Cheryl

YOGA at Malmo Community Hall

Choose from 3 different offerings or try them all!

Each class includes warm-up movement, breath work and yoga poses.

Classes run in 7 week sessions.

Malmo Community League members: $50/session or $10 drop-in

Non-Members: $80 for full session or $15 drop-in

For more info and to register call Cheryl 780-975-7174

MALMO April 2025 NEWSLETTER: Activities Galore!!!!

The April 2025 Malmo Newsletter should arrive in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo and activities galore!!!!!.

Find out important information about the upcoming AGM, the upcoming Art Show and Sale, Spring Concert, Upcoming Games night & More!!!

You can also download a PDF to view or print.

Michener Park Redevelopment - Notice: Public Hearing Mar 17th

From: Ken Hemmerling ( A Malmo Past President)

In the mailbox at the hall this week was a Notice of Public Hearing regarding the Michener Park redevelopment. As you may recall, the south edge of the development is a stormwater pond area as shown in the blue area of this map:

A section of the building area immediately next to the storm water pond was originally planned to be a maximum of four stories (16m). The notification in the mail this week is for public hearing to increase the height of those buildings to six stories (23m) as shown in this image:

Personally, I don’t have any objection to this as 1) the affected area is far from Malmo and so there’s no worry of taller buildings looking into the yards of Malmo residents, 2) the taller buildings are set back from Whitemud drive so it shouldn’t be a problem for the residents, and 3) taller buildings could help block more of the noise from Whitemud Drive and 122 st..

You can download a copy of the official notice here:

Ken

Malmo Pre-Kindergarten 50/50 Cash Fundraiser

Help raise funds for Malmo pre-Kindergarten today!

https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/malmopreschool

Join the Malmo Spring Choir! Rehearsals Start Mar 31 - Sign up today!!!!

Malmo Community League Spring Choir!

Rehearsals at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church

11223 51 Ave NW, Edmonton

Mondays, 7:30- 8:30P March 31- May 19, 2025 

Conductor- Rebecca Schellenberg, Pianist- Shelley Knight 

Who is this for? Everyone! It is for singers, non-singers, anyone who wants to learn music in a fun environment. 

To register: Read more about the choir and register here: 

https://MalmoChoir.eventbrite.ca 

Repertoire: Folksongs of Canada and beyond

YOGA - BEGINNER & SAKALYA CLASSES - MALMO COMMUNITY HALL - Starting Feb 26 2025

Pick your choice of two great Yoga Classes with Cheryl.

Sakalya sessions starting Feb 26th & Beginner sessions starting March 3rd.

Open House - Long Range Development Plan - U of A South Campus Sec:12 - Tues Feb 25 5-8PM

Please check out this poster regarding the upcoming Open House for the U of A Long Range Development Plan Amendment Open House Coming up Tuesday February 25th at 5PM-8PM. For more info Contact Emily Ball: 780-492-4345 or Emily.ball@ualberta.ca. You can also visit www.uab.ca/consult. You can also download this notice.

MALMO Feb- Mar 2025 NEWSLETTER: Activities Galore!!!!

The February-March 2025 Malmo Newsletter should arrive in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo and activities galore!!!!!. You can also download a PDF to view or print.

MALMO Jan 2025 NEWSLETTER: Farewell from Trent, Skating, Ice Rink & More

The January 2025 Malmo Newsletter should arrive in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo. You can also download a PDF to view or print.

Important Information for Malmo Soccer Families! Registration Opens Feb 1, 25

Hello Malmo Soccer Families!

Lendrum will once again be handling registration for outdoor soccer for your neighbourhood for 2025. If you have a child born between 2006 and 2021, they are able to play outdoor community soccer. You will require a current community league membership in order to register. Registration is open from February 1 to February 28th. Please register on time to ensure your child gets a spot on a team. Registration is done through the SWEMSA website at https://emsasoccerportal.com/ui/

Community soccer can only run with the support of parent volunteers. Please consider volunteering your time as a coach or an assistant coach to help this great program continue in our area. SWEMSA will cover the cost of coach training. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you want more information about becoming a coach. 

See below or downoad the attached PDF for costs, days and fees for U5 to U19.

Please contact me at soccer@lendrum.org if you have any questions about outdoor soccer registration. 

Julie Moehler

Soccer Coordinator

YOGA - BEGINNER & SAKALYA CLASSES - MALMO COMMUNITY HALL - Jan & Feb 2025

Pick your choice of two great Yoga Classes with Cheryl

Girls Intro to Fencing - FREE. Sunday Dec 15th

If you are a girl and are aged 7-14 and always wondered what it would be like to try fencing, then register now for this free event lead by Olympic Fencer Kelleigh Ryan.

Kelleigh Ryan is a Tokyo 2020 Olympic fencer, living in Alberta. She received a grant last year from the Canadian Olympic Committee to help spread fencing to groups that may not always try fencing. One of the aspects of her project is to put on a FREE girls intro to fencing event in Edmonton.

It’s happening on Sunday Dec 15th at 3925 99 St NW, Edmonton.

See the attached the poster with more information and QR codes for easy registration. Links are also below.

• Girls Intro to Fencing - 7 to 10yo

• Girls Intro to Fencing - 11 to 14yo

MALMO Nov 2024 NEWSLETTER, Xmas Concert, Skating, Pet Photos & More

The Nov 2024 Malmo Newsletter should have arrived in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo. You can also download a PDF to view or print.

YOGA - Beginner & Sakalya Classes - Malmo Community Hall - Oct - Dec 2024

Pick your choice of two great Yoga Classes with Cheryl

START to PLAY – Now Open for Registration

Registration Now Open. Click on image to register.

MALMO Sept. 2024 NEWSLETTER, Spaghetti Dinner, Games Night & More

The Sept 2024 Malmo Newsletter should have arrived in your physical mailbox soon. It’s full of all things Malmo. You can also download a small PDF to view or a large PDF to print.

Malmo - BIG BIN Event Aug 24 11-3pm - IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Hi Malmo Residents!
Our Big Bin Event last year was a massive success. The Big Bin Event (Sat Aug 24, 11-3PM) is a way for residents to drop off unwanted large items at the Malmo Community League hall. It is free for Malmo residents with a current Community League Membership!

We accept all junk EXCEPT:

Mattresses & Box Springs
Appliances, Large Furniture (e.g. Large sofas, large tables, etc.)
Household/Hazardous Waste
Green Waste/Compostable Matter

We reserve the right to refuse to accept any furniture other than that mentioned above, and we may direct you to the Eco Station who is having a free weekend. 

We will also be manning a reuse pile. This will be for things that still have value that someone else might be interested in. Residents are free to drop off and pick up anything that still has life except for what was listed above. And at the end of the day, Find will pick up anything they can use for their store.
Kind regards,

Muhammad Elezzabi

Vice-President

Malmo Plains Community League