DAWSON CREEK LODGE HALL

In 1954, the Peace Masonic Temples Association (P.M.T.A.) was formed. The following year, the search was on for a new building.

The present property, at 901 – 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek, was purchased with the additional building cost estimated at $55,000.00. The Bank of Montreal loaned the P.M.T.A. $30,000.00 at 5% over 10 years. The balance was raised by selling debentures (marketable security) to the members.

On March 23, 1956, the official grand opening of the Masonic Hall building took place.  The Most Worshipful Grand Master Dr. R.G. Large, of Prince Rupert, represented the Grand Lodge of British Columbia. Most Worshipful Grand Master Sam Harris, of High Prairie, Alberta, represented the Grand Lodge of Alberta.  There were 130 Masons from BC and Alberta present. The local paper heralded it as a red-letter day for Masonry and the town. By the late 60’s or early 70’s all debentures were paid or forgiven.

The Lodge building underwent a few face lifts during the 70’s and 80’s. Worshipful Brother Darren Chruikshanks spear-headed an engineered peak roof on the building in 2014 and air-conditioning was later added to make meetings more comfortable during hot weather.

Peace Lodge has never looked back since being instituted and we have been the only Northern Lodge to date to host Grand Lodge.