The Malcolm Hotel - Swimming Pool

321 Spring Creek Drive Canmore AB T1W 2G2 · Aquatic Facility

30 inspections

1. Demand InspectionJul 7, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • July 6/26 water sample was not tested as there was no time of collection on the requisition form. New water sample to be submitted this week.
   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Corrected anti-entrapment plan sent. There was still an error on the plan; please redo and resend.
2. Risk Management InspectionMar 23, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Corrected anti-entrapment plan sent. There was still an error on the plan; please redo and resend.
3. Demand InspectionMar 17, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample submitted on March 16, 2026 was not tested as there was no id# sticker on the sampling bottle. New sample to be submitted this week.
   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Corrected anti-entrapment plan sent. There was still an error on the plan; please redo and resend.
4. Risk Management InspectionFeb 12, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Corrected anti-entrapment plan sent. There was still an error on the plan; please redo and resend.
5. Risk Management InspectionFeb 9, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Corrected anti-entrapment plan sent. There was still an error on the plan; please redo and resend.
6. Risk Management InspectionFeb 3, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
   • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
     • Anti-entrapment plan sent. There were some errors on the plan; please redo and resend.
7. Risk Management InspectionFeb 2, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
8. Demand InspectionJan 6, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • No water samples were submitted the weeks of Dec. 22 or Dec. 29, 2025. Water samples are to be submitted weekly when pool is in operation.
   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
9. Demand InspectionOct 21, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample taken on October 20, 2025 was not tested as there was no time of collection written on the requisition form. New sample to be submitted.
   • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
     • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
10. Demand InspectionSep 25, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on September 25, 2025 had a plate count of 190 cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
11. Demand InspectionJul 14, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on July 10, 2025 had a heterotrophic plate count of 1,440 cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
12. Demand InspectionMay 12, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • May 12, 2025 water sample was not tested as their was no id number/sticker on the bottle. Resample to be taken this week.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
13. Demand InspectionApr 17, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • April 14, 2025 water sample had a plate count of 2,720 cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
14. Monitoring InspectionFeb 11, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 01. Is the pool in compliance with verbal and/or written approvals and/or orders issued by an Executive Officer, and is the Executive Officer not being obstructed or interfered with in the exercise of his/her powers?
      • The Alberta Health Services closure order was covered. Closure order postings are not be covered. Corrected during inspection as closure order was rescinded during the inspection so closure order could then be removed.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • All skimmers are missing floating weirs. Weirs to be replaced.
15. Risk Management InspectionFeb 6, 2025

    3 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid level was measured as 90ppm. Cyanuric acid level is not to exceed 50ppm.Pool started being drained at time of inspection so can be filled with fresh water to dilute the cyanuric acid level and the solubilizer unit was shut off.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is still missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. This needs to be done year-round since currently the solubilizer is adding cyanuric acid year-round. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
16. Risk Management InspectionFeb 6, 2025

    3 infractions

    • 04. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Cyanuric acid level was measured as 88ppm. Cyanuric acid level is not to exceed 50ppm.Pool started being drained again at time of inspection so can be filled with fresh water to dilute the cyanuric acid level; solubilizer unit was still shut off.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is still missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. This needs to be done at least once a week when the solubilizer is on (adding cyanuric acid to the swimming pool).- Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
17. Risk Management InspectionFeb 3, 2025

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is still missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
18. Risk Management InspectionNov 22, 2024

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
19. Demand InspectionNov 14, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • November 12, 2024 water sample had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination. Resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
20. Risk Management InspectionAug 16, 2024

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
21. Demand InspectionAug 12, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • August 8/24 water sample had total coliforms present. Treat water to remove contamination and resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
22. Demand InspectionJul 18, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • July 15, 2024 water sample has a plate count of 1930cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
23. Demand InspectionJul 4, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from July 2nd, 2024, had Total Coliforms present. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
24. Risk Management InspectionJun 24, 2024

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
25. Demand InspectionJun 19, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken this week was not processed as was received by the lab more than 24 hours after collection (according to the date written on the requisition form for date of collection). Resample to be submitted this week.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
26. Demand InspectionMay 16, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on May 13/24 had a plate count of 640 cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination and resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
27. Demand InspectionApr 4, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample taken on April 1/24 had a plate count of 1070 cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination and resample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
28. Demand InspectionJan 22, 2024

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Jan. 18/24 water sample had a plate count of 130cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
29. Monitoring InspectionAug 28, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Skimmer closest to the hotel on the far-left side of the pool is missing a floating weir. - Install a floating weir to ensure proper flow into the skimmers.
    • 16. Are proper testing, monitoring, and other records being properly maintained?
      • Cyanuric acid (stabilizer/conditioner) is being added to the pool (through solubilizer unit). Levels are not being tested for and recorded. - Perform cyanuric acid tests at least weekly and record value in your written logs.
30. Demand InspectionAug 14, 2023

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • August 10/23 water sample had a plate count of 250cfu/ml. Treat water to remove contamination.
    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total alkalinity was measured as 48ppm.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • There is a scum line just above the water line on the pool tiles. To be cleaned.