Ma-Me-O Beach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ma-Me-O Beach
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Summer village
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| Summer Village of Ma-Me-O Beach | |
 Ma-Me-O Beach
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Census division | No. 11 |
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| • Type | Municipal incorporation |
| Area
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| • Land | 0.56 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 128 |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Ma-Me-O Beach is a charming summer village located in Alberta, Canada. It sits right on the southeast shore of Pigeon Lake. This peaceful spot is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southwest of Edmonton.
The name "Ma-Me-O" comes from the Cree word for "pigeon." This is a nod to the nearby Pigeon Lake. The village was officially founded in 1924.
Who Lives Here?
Ma-Me-O Beach is a small community. In 2021, about 128 people lived here. Many homes in the village are used as summer getaways. This means the population can change a lot between summer and winter! The village covers a small area of about 0.56 square kilometers (0.22 square miles).
Music and Ma-Me-O
Did you know Ma-Me-O Beach inspired musicians? A famous English singer named Joan Armatrading visited western Canada. She saw the road sign for Ma-Me-O Beach and loved the name. She later used it as a song title on her 1980 album Me Myself I.
Years later, in 2012, an Edmonton musician named Christian Hansen also released a song. It was called "Ma-Me-O Beach" and was on his album C'mon Arizona.
Learning in Ma-Me-O
Students living in Ma-Me-O Beach attend schools in the Wetaskiwin Regional Division No. 11. Younger students go to Lakedell School. Older students, who are in secondary grades, attend Pigeon Lake Regional School.
