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Information about Irricana: Irricana, with a small population of around 1,162 (2011) is a town in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located in the wide-open spaces of the Canadian prairies, 53 kilometres (33 mi) northeast of Calgary, and west of the Drumheller badlands off Highway 9. 32 The name of the town is an acronym of "irrigation canals", which are found around the Irricana area. The closest neighbouring village is Beiseker. Irricana is surrounded by the rural Rocky View County. Due to its proximity to Calgary and Airdrie, Irricana has generated interest among developers for residential subdivisions. Previously a village, incorporated June 9, 1911, Irricana celebrated Irracanna’s Motto We welcome you to Irricanna where you can enjoy affordable housing, small town atmosphere and country lifestyle. Irricana Masonic Hall DINOSAUR DISTRICT was founded as District 14 on 11 June 1919 and incorporates District 15, which was founded on 8 June 1921 and most of District 16, which was founded on 12 June 1929.
33 Irricana Lodge – Seventy-five Years 1999 The village of Irricana was founded in 1909 with a population of approximately 100. In 1910 the C.P.R. came through, connecting Acme and Calgary. In 1916 the C.N.R. came through connecting Edmonton and Calgary. The name Irricana came from the words irrigation and canal. An irrigation system was being constructed when the area was settled. The idea of forming a Masonic Lodge in Irricana was considered in 1912. Before anything was done the Great War broke out in 1914 and the idea was postponed. In 1921 and 1922 gatherings of the local Masons took place and it was decided to form a Lodge at Irricana. In 1924 Hans Nicholson and twelve local Masons petitioned Acme Lodge No. 60 to institute a Lodge at Irricana. September 23, 1924 was the beginning of Irricana Lodge. The meetings were held at the I.O.O.F. hall. In 1928 this hall burned down and for some time the meetings were held at Keoma Hall. The present Masonic hall was then built. Irricana Lodge was in District 15, which consisted of Lodges from Irricana to Bashaw, all on the CN rail line. In the early days the D.D.G.M.s traveled by rail. Original dues were $10.00/yr and initiation fee was $75.00 which was later lowered to $50.00. The 1930‘s were difficult for all Lodges but Irricana carried on. In 1936 a Lodge of mourning was held for the late sovereign King George V. In 1937 on account of severe drought in parts of Alberta one carload of vegetables was shipped from the area. In 1939 when the Second World War broke out the Lodge rescinded all dues of members in the armed forces. Irricana Cadet Corps was granted permission to use the Lodge basement. In 1944 the Lodge celebrated ―Burning of the Mortgage‖; all debts had been paid. In 1945 Irricana Lodge celebrated ―Twenty-one Years of Masonry‖. In 1947 Bro. LeRoy Bond was elected J.G.W. This began an active period of Masonry for Irricana Lodge. In 1948 he was S.G.W.; in 1949 D.G.M. and in 1950 Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta. Over the years Irricana has been well represented at Grand Lodge. Eleven brothers from Irricana have served as D.D.G.M. In addition five members have been appointed as officers of Grand Lodge. In 1959 Carbon Lodge and two Lodges for Drumheller were added to District 15 while Lodges at Mirror and Bashaw were dropped. In 1992 Irricana became a part of the new Dinosaur district. Membership rose at one time to 75. Lately it has been in the 45 to 50 range. In 1952 Irricana Lodge, together with Crossfield Lodge No. 48 held a Lodge of mourning for King George VI. Irricana Lodge No. 137 and Acme Lodge No. 60 have held a joint installation meeting since the 1950‘s. There has always been a close bond between the Irricana and Acme Lodges. Irricana has held a joint social evening and ladies night with Crossfield Lodge No. 48 for many years. This has proven to be a huge success.
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