General Information The Annual Communication will be a two day event held with the use of Zoom. As Zoom allows a maximum of 1000 participants this will be the cap for participation. To effect control and fairness, preregistration will be required and confirmations will be sent out in two phases. Registration for all members will open on […]
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With just over three weeks remaining until our Communication it necessary to declare that this year’s Annual Communication will be conducted as fully virtual program.
As we approach the date for our Annual Communication the members of the Executive have carefully monitored the restrictions mandated by the Provincial Government. As such preliminary planning has been underway so that our Annual Communication will occur on schedule. The last component to be worked out has been to see if it will be possible to have some form of in-person presence.
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In planning for the 2021 Annual Communication to be held in Lethbridge, we found it prudent that we have in place alternate considerations for a continuation of the disruptions resulting from Covid-19 restrictions. As a result it will come as no surprise that we have found it necessary to cancel our plans for hosting an
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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
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It is with sadness that I woke to the news that Prince Phillip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II, had passed during the night. Depending on the source of the news being reported he was generally universally loved and had served his station with dignity.
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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
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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
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While it was my hope to announce that regular Lodge actives could resume on Monday January 4th, 2021 – this is not to be. With the Provincial Order (CMOH-38 Dec. 8, 2020) put into place on December 8th, 2020 and scheduled to be reviewed on January 12th, 2021 it is impossible to make a decision
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It is with great regret that, based on Pending Provincial Emergency Health Orders, I must announce that all in-person Lodge actives are placed on hold until December 31, 2020 with an anticipated resumption date of Monday January 4th, 2021. This new directive extends past the review date of the new Provincial Order which will go
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After careful consideration and consultation I hereby declare effective Tuesday November 17, 2020 all in person Lodge activities are placed on hold until November 30th. This order is in line with the request by the Province of Alberta that we limit all social gatherings to reduce the escalation and spread of the Covid-19 virus. The
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As we enter November we are still at the mercy of Covid-19 and the necessary protections that we must follow to ensure member safety while assembling for masonic purposes. One week ago I prepared a message for the Alberta Freemason that included the latest details released by Dr. Hinshaw concerning assembly within Alberta – as
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I have been monitoring the news from last night and the updates posted on the AHS website for information relating to new Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines that are being requested and implemented across the province. In light of the statements issued by Dr. Dena Hinshaw all Lodges in the Edmonton Zone shall adhere to the
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As you are in the process of preparing for your Annual District Meetings, there are many questions that are being asked with respect to how to complete this task within the framework of Covid-19 restrictions. The Grand Line and Executive Committee have met and reviewed available options that are within the compliance of our Rules
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Brethren, as expected Covid-19 continues to remain an issue for our Craft but we are making progress in adapting to how we must do business. Rural lodges are finding more success in adapting to the requirements but again this was foreseen. We will outline some additional steps which we hope will clarify some issues we
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Many questions have been asked how to proceed with the installation of Lodge Officers that may have been delayed by our extended shutdown due to the outbreak of Covid-19. As per previous interruptions and delays we offer the following procedures for the installation of new and returning officers. Re: Nominations out of the scheduled sequence:
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Many questions have been asked how to proceed with the installation of Lodge Officers that may have been delayed by our extended shutdown due to the outbreak of Covid-19. As per previous interruptions and delays we offer the following procedures for the installation of new and returning officers.
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