A fund has been established to assist those impacted by the massive flooding in the Fraser Valley, B.C. If anyone wishes to contribute, they may make cheques payable to Grand Lodge of BC&Y and tagged “Flood Relief”. None of their Lodge buildings have been affected by the flooding, but some of the members have. They …
The Grand Lodge of Alberta is obligated to inform all Lodges regarding the Government of Alberta declaration of the state of emergency and imposing temporary restrictions. There are a number of items to be shared with the Brethren. If a Lodge is the Building Operator or is renting from a Temple Board, Building Societies, Building …
Alberta Social Gathering Requirements Indoor social gatherings are limited to Vaccinated: Indoor private social gatherings are limited to a single household plus one other household to a maximum of 10 vaccine-eligible, vaccinated people and no restrictions on children under 12. Unvaccinated: Indoor social gatherings are not permitted for vaccineeligible people who are unvaccinated. Outdoor social …
Currently, we cannot eliminate the risk of contracting COVID, so therefore the Grand Lodge of Alberta will continue to recommend following Alberta Health Services (AHS) guidelines. Lodges are permitted to hold gatherings and perform “the work” subject to federal, provincial or municipal restrictions changes. Further restrictions established by local organizations, building owners and Lodges to …
Update and Supplemental to Return to Work letter Read More »
Although we have a very wide-open door for the Brethren to pass with regards to the availability of Grand Lodge Officers and our willingness to discuss virtually any aspect of Masonry I must remind the Brethren of regulation II.1.A: “Where a Mason wishes to communicate in writing with the Grand Master in relation to any …
Communication with Grand Master must be through Grand Lodge Office Read More »
The Constitution and Regulations that were approved at the June 12, 2021 Annual Communication are now available for MEMBERS ONLY at Revised Constitution and Regulations is now available at Constitution & Regulations – Grand Lodge of Alberta
With the restrictions lifted, the resumption of work is upon us. Federal, Provincial and Municipal governments all have different approaches to the resumption of normal. It will be up to each Lodge to abide by the restrictions and laws within their municipal jurisdiction.
As AHS Restrictions have moved into Phase 2 of Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan and Outdoor social gatherings – up to 20 people with distancing (indoor gatherings still not permitted); Lodges of Alberta will resume outdoor meetings. A detailed plan regarding the resumption of Lodge activities is being formulated and will be released shortly. As …
Covid 2021 June AHS Restrictions Moved into Phase 2 Read More »
Annual Communication 2021 a “virtual” success In a fully “virtual” event, Terence (Terry) Lynn Murray was installed as Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Alberta in an online ceremony on June 12, 2021. As Covid-19 has disrupted many lodge events over the last 18 months, the Grand Officers determined that the best way to …
M.W. Bro. Terry Murray installed as Grand Master Read More »
It there have been numerous requests regarding the resumption of regularly scheduled activities; with the return to Level-1 status within the Province of Alberta all indoor in-person activities remain on hold. As the weather continues to moderate and turn warm the obvious question is can we schedule activities outdoors – the answer is yes but …
Covid 2021 April – Indoor in-person activities remain on hold Read More »
Many of you likely tuned into the television and radio broadcasts on Monday March 22 to review the latest information from the Alberta Government and the Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. As such you are aware that no changes or relaxations to the previous orders have been made. As such regularly scheduled …
We all have been waiting for news allowing in-person lodge activities to resume and yesterday marked another decision day by the Province. I must once again report that very little has changed with respect to our ability to resume operations. With the Provincial Order (CMOH-38 Dec. 8, 2020) still in effect we cannot yet make …
Covid 2021 January – No decision can be made regarding opening of Lodges Read More »
