Community Events from our Communications Director
Here's a peek at what's coming up in late October and early November. Watch for the upcoming November/December newsletter coming to your mailbox (and online) soon for this and more!
Silent KILLER in Your Home! Radon Info Session
Wine and Paint Night (>>>upcoming registration deadline<<<)
Halloween Fun - Haunted Tomb/Scavenger Hunt
Pizza and Games Night
RADON INFO SESSION - Saturday, November 15 at 1:00pm at the Community Hall
Please PRE-REGISTER for this FREE 90-minute event in recognition of National Radon Awareness Month. Learn how to detect, understand, and reduce radon in your home. See the Malmo website for more details.
Part 1: Understanding Radon – Presented by Greg Gazin (30–40 minutes)
Part 2: The Malmo Radon Detector Loan Program – Presented by Chris Ouellette (10–15 minutes)
Part 3: Open Q&A (15–20 minutes)
Radon: The Silent Killer May Be Lurking in Your Home
You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it — yet radon could be silently putting your health at risk. In Canada, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, right after smoking, and the number one cause among non-smokers.
What’s even more concerning is that the Canadian Prairies have the second-highest residential radon levels in the world, surpassed only by Poland. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. It can seep into homes through cracks in foundations, sump pumps, and other openings — often going undetected for years.
A Personal Story that Hits Close to Home
Malmo resident Greg Gazin knows firsthand how real this threat can be. When testing his own home in the Malmo community, Greg discovered dangerously high levels of radon. After having his home professionally mitigated, he dove deep into the science and solutions behind this invisible hazard.
Greg, a writer, podcaster, and contributor to Troy Media, has since published a series of authoritative articles on radon awareness and detection which included speaking with experts, scientist and people affected by Radon. His mission is to help homeowners understand the risks and take simple, practical steps to protect themselves and their families. Read Greg's articles.
WINE AND PAINT NIGHT - Saturday, November 8 (Register before November 1) from 6:45PM to 9:00PM at the Community Hall
Find your inner artist and paint a masterpiece. A fun evening with a group of up to 20 participants. Wine for purchase. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available, too. Call Cheryl 780-975-7174.
HALLOWEEN FUN - now until Friday, October 31 at 4712 Malmo Road
Have you seen the Facebook posts or the posters around the neighbourhood? Mike and Kelsey have put together the "Curse of the Mummy's Tomb" scavenger hunt in the days leading up to October 31 PLUS a walk-through haunted tomb and "Grown-Up Trick-or-Treating" on Halloween night. Kids, pick up your official Royal Malmo Archeological Society (R.M.A.S.) worksheet at the little library at the address above anytime before Halloween. Get in on the action!
PIZZA AND GAMES NIGHT - Saturday, October 25 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM at the Community Hall
Dig out a game you haven't played in a while or bring a new favorite that's got you enthralled. Game play is FREE. Pizza is $10/person or $20/family. Come before 5pm to be counted for the pizza order. Don't skip a turn; come out for this fun event!
Please email communications@malmoplains.com for questions or support.