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Passing of MW Bro Kyle Scott

It is with a very heavy heart and overwhelming sorrow that I officially announce the untimely passing of our esteemed MW Bro. Kyle Scott. His sudden departure is a profound loss to our Masonic family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. The Brethren will be duly informed when a date is chosen by the family for MW Bro. Kyle Scott’s Celebration of Life.
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Jasper Fire – Message from Jasper Park Lodge # 143

News / By Webmaster

Dear Brethren, I apologize that there has not been a lot that has come out directly from our Lodge. Please understand that our entire town plus a good portion of our membership evacuated Jasper early last week with extremely short notice and a lot of us grabbed what was close to the door and left

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Jasper Fire Support – GM Message

Uncategorized / By Webmaster

Good afternoon Brethren Some of you have reached out to me expressing your generous intentions of support to our Brothers affected by the Jasper wildfires. I thank you all for your kindness and concern. Let me provide you with a few updates in the hope of addressing some of your questions: I have just spoken

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Jasper Fire – Grand Master’s Message

Members Only News, News / By Will Leano

Our Brothers in Hinton, Edson, Whitecourt, Drayton Valley, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Grand Prairie and Edmonton have graciously offered their lodges, homes and resources should the situation further escalate. I have been informed, thankfully, that our Brothers and their families residing in Jasper are safe and unharmed. Read More »

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Ritualists Bureau

Tech Talk - General, Tech Talk - Website / By Webmaster

General There has been a need for members of different Lodges to fill in for ritual positions for degrees and installations due to illness or lack of resources. There have been to some last minute searches for appropriate members who can fill in for specific roles. This has led to the creation of a Ritualists

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Community Involvement & Engagement with Respect to Freemasonry

WWT 2024 / By Tobias Terrill

Tobias is very involved in his community in various ways and has been for many years. He was asked by MWBro. Kyle Scott and a number of the Grand Lodge Officers to speak about Community Involvement and how it relates to our beloved Craft. Specifically, he reviewed history of some Community Groups, how they were Read More »

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The History and meaning of BOAZ and JOCHIN

WWT 2024 / By Bob Lemmens

Bob Lemmens is an active member of Strathcona Lodge # 77 in Edmonton. He is a member of the YORK rite Concordant bodies: Royal Arch Cryptic Right, Knight Templar, York Rite College, Knight Templar Priest, Red Cross of Constantine, and Allied Masonic Degrees. Bob Immigrated to Canada in 1989 from Belgium. He worked in the

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Annual Communication 2024

Archive News & Events / By William Kostenuk

Preliminary information regarding Annual Communication 2024 is available and may be accessed from the main menu under News & Events or in the Events Calendar . Additional information will be provided at the end of March.

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How to Provide Feedback on Website

Tech Talk - General, Tech Talk - Website / By Webmaster

The Grand Lodge of Alberta website provides information on historic, current and future events. Because information is provided from multiple resources, some of it may not be fully correct or fully complete. Some members may have thoughts on how the website can be improved. There are several ways of providing input: send an email to

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Disinformation and Phishing Attacks

Tech Talk - General / By Webmaster

There have been a number of instances reported where members have received unwanted email messages that warned of pending expiry of credentials or missed delivery of items – in these cases, there was a request to call back and/or to provide credentials to receive/unlock the item. This is a standard phishing attack that may be

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Grand Lodge Website – Navigation and Menu Items

Tech Talk - Website / By Webmaster

General This document provides some information regarding comments that have been raised concerning the Grand Lodge website. If members have additional comments or suggestions, they are asked to send them through the Suggestions facility of the website. Security The website is open to the public; however, there are portions that are available only to Masons.