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!

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.

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

Here is a replay of that meeting.

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.

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.

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.

https://west240.site

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