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Western District Historical Moment
On September 9th, history was made at Golden Star Lodge No. 484 in Dryden, in the Western District, hosting the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Jamie R. Ireland, Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. Art Di Cecco, Custodian of the Work, P.G.M., M.W. Bro. Don Campbell, P.G.M. M.W. Bro. Thomas Hogeboom, D.D.G.M. Western District, R.W. Bro. John Cox, Grand Chaplain, R.W. Bro. David Spencer, Lodge of Instruction, R.W. Bro. Brent Derochie and R.W. Bro. James Broomhead, Board of General Purposes, V.W. Bro. Bob Swan, Grand Standard Bearer, V.W. Bro. Clinton Solomon, Grand Steward(s) V.W. Bro. Austin Cawlishaw and V.W. Bro. Bob Thompson and Bro, John Kennedy W.M.W. of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario. Also in attendance the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Rey Galpon, Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Gord Greasley, Grand Secretary, P.G.M. M.W. Bro. Kris Goodmanson, Senior Grand Warden, R.W. Bro. Tim Klassen, Junior Grand Warden, R.W. Bro. Jeff Chartrand of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Manitoba. Together with over 100 Brethren and their families and friends gathered to celebrate two 50 Year Service Veterans; R.W. Bro. Knowles McGill and Bro. John Kennedy W.M.W. A fine Festive Board adorned with Masonic protocol, etiquette and traditional bagpipes was enjoyed by all. Followed by a Lodge evening that brought families and friends in to share this monumental moment and unforgettable experience. An event of this magnitude and significance unlike any other experienced since 1907. Congratulations to the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Mike Kellar and his Officers: Senior Warden, W. Bro. Bill McKinstry, Junior Warden, Bro. Joel Burgstaler, IPM W. Bro. Lance Hatch, DoC, R.W. Bro. Garde Rutter and the Brethren of Golden Star Lodge No. 484 for a job well done.
117th Annual Dryden Fall Fair
DDGM R.W. Bro. John D. Cox assisting the Brethren of
Golden Star Lodge No. 484
at the Dryden Fall Fair August 21-23. Making shakes in the 4H milkshake booth.
Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario
Annual Communication 2025
Change of Western District Deputy Grand Master
July 17 2025
(L-R) PDDGM, R.W. Bro. Reg Jones, Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Jamie R. Ireland, DDGM, R.W. Bro. John D. Cox
Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookout Shriners
Sioux Lookout, Kenora and Dryden Shrine recognize Andrew and Irene Skene with a well attended luncheon. Outstanding festive board and fellowship as Andrew and Irene prepare to depart for Southern Ontario.
Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon
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From (L-R) R.W. Bro. Michael Demers, DDGM of District 17, Grand Lodge of BC & Y, Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Kenneth Christofferson Grand Lodge of BC & Y, R.W. Bro. John Cox and W. Bro. Colin Quinn, Worshipful Master of Mount Garibaldi Lodge No. 127 in Squamish, British Columbia. Seen here attending a celebration of Robbie Burns January 24th 2026.
Travelling is the cornerstone of Freemasonry. On March 16 2026, R.W. Bro. John Cox attends the exquisite hospitality and shared comradery of Cascade Lodge No. 12 located in Vancouver in the beautiful Grand Lodge of BC & Y.
The Dryden Renaissance Faire
On April 11th, Western District Masons participate in a fund-raising Pancake Breakfast for the 1st Annual Dryden Renaissance Faire spearheaded by W. Bro. Scott Bell. DDGM R.W. Bro. John Cox flipping flapjacks for the cause.
