First Guy

With the start of the Province’s relaxation of the rules surrounding the State of Emergency, I’m sure most members are wondering if they can attend Lodge. I have considered this issue extensively and have sought advice from numerous people, including members of AHS who are members of the craft. They all advise caution and patience.

It is with sincere regret that I inform you that the 2020 Annual Communications scheduled for June 11 – 13, will need to be postponed due to the on-going State of Emergency for the Covid-19 pan-demic. As many Brethren will be aware, it is unlikely the restrictions with the State-of-Emergency will be rescinded until mid-July,

In discussions with the Grand Line and other advisors, regarding the re-opening of Masonic Events, we, like the government are taking a cautious approach. With the release of the new guidelines from the Government, allowing more freedoms on movements, we still have the same restrictions on meetings. Please be patient. No one more than I

In my communication to you on March 15, I informed you at that time, I would update you by April 6, 2020 on how things were going. As most of you know the Province and the Federal Government have both implemented more stringent quarantine measures. With the more stringent quarantine measures also comes longer isolation

In this unprecedented time please remember that while it is prudent that we socially distance ourselves we must not socially isolate the most vulnerable. We may not be able to visit face to face with everyone but that does not prevent us from picking up the phone and giving people who are shut in a

I am sure all the members of the Craft have been monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic as it evolves. As of this writing, there have been 23 reported cases in Alberta. With a population of 4.3 million people that is 0.0005% of the Alberta population have tested positive for the virus and all the cases are