Community Builders: The Organisations, Groups and Fraternities of The Pas

Over the years, numerous fraternal organizations have played a significant part in building the northern community of The Pas, Manitoba. This exhibit explores the support provided by local chapters of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, the Freemasons, the Kinsmen, the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rotary Club, the Order of the Royal Purple, and the Shriners.

A history of the organisations as a whole gives context to the local chapters. Each of the organisations, groups or fraternities have affected the community, shaping the way The Pas has developed. While not every local chapter is active in our community today, their histories and impacts are recognized here. We celebrate their unique achievements.

Furthermore, many of the community’s amenities would not have been produced without the generous donations of time and funding these groups have provided. They have made positive contributions to the community in the past and continue to do so today.

This exhibit could not have been successful without the generosity of the following contributors:

Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 135,
Freemasons Lodge No. 124,
Kinsmen Club of The Pas,
Knights of Columbus Charlebois Council No. 2704,
The Pas Northern Lights Lions Club,
Order of the Eastern Star Opasquai Chapter No. 24,
Rotary Club of The Pas,
Order of the Royal Purple Lodge No. 88,
The Pas Shrine Club,
Melody Mirza-Agha,
Patrick T. Rabe,
J. Bernstrom,
Vaughn Wadelius,
Ken Kelly,
Robert Hayes,
Dylan Young,
Brian Bristow,
Alfred McDonald,
Dave Roberts,
Bruce Trampe,
William Shepherd,
Sharain Jones.