SMITHERS FREEMASONS HALL

Omineca Lodge, over the years, owned several different pieces of real estate in Smithers, always with the intent of developing its own Lodge hall, however nothing ever transpired until November 1, 1998.

The Lodge purchased a building at 3883 4th Avenue. The building originally was built by the Canadian Reform Church in 1958 and remained a church until 1974. The building changed hands many times after that being used for a building supply, plumbing supply, flower shop and barber shop before being purchased by Omineca Masonic Association.

Renovations were led by Right Worshipful Brother Malcolm Chaplin and all the Brethren contributed to the renovations to build a home for Omineca Lodge. The official opening was on May 17, 1999, and was attended to by Most Worshipful Brother Harold C. Nordan, Deputy District Grand Master Right Worshipful Brother E.D (Ted) Bobb and Worshipful Master Worshipful Brother Kelly Jones.