Northern Lights
The Northern Lights Shrine Club was initially formed in Edson, Alberta, in the year 1992, as the Edson Shrine Club. In 2009 the club’s name was changed to the Northern Lights Shrine Club.
Our Club meets on the Second Tuesday of each month, at about 6:00 PM, from March to November, alternating between Edson and Drayton Valley. No meetings are held in December, January, or February.
The Edson meeting is normally held at the Edson Legion and the Drayton Valley meeting at the Lakeview Inn Oakroom. Nominations are in September, Elections in October, and Installations are in November.
Contact Information
President: Noble Brian Poltorak
PO Box 5071 Edson, AB T7A 1T3
E-mail:Â b_e_polt@telus.net
Phone:Â 780-723-8007
Secretary: Noble Charlie Miner
P.O. Box 5124
Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R3
E-mail:Â charlie.draytonvalley@gmail.com
Phone:Â 780-542-4908
Meetings
- Our Club meets on the Second Tuesday of each month, at about 6:00 PM, from March to November, alternating between Edson and Drayton Valley.
- No meetings are held in December, January, or February.
- At the current time meetings are being held at the Edson or Drayton Valley Masonic Lodge Halls. Nominations are in September, Elections in October, and Installations are in November.
Special Events:
- Toll Gate:Â The Toll Gate event is held on or about the 3rd Saturday of June each year along the highway in Edson. This is the clubs main fund raising event and has occurred every year since 1995.
- Soap Box Car Parade Performances: The club’s crack team of precession drivers perform meticulous and miraculous feats of driving excellence in their 7 little yellow Go-Cart like vehicles in several parades throughout the summer months. The July 1, Drayton Valley Parade is never missed.
Important Historical Facts
Charter Members
President:Â Peter Cherman
1st Vice President:Â Jerry Pasychny
2nd Vice President:Â Rene Lucas
Frank Cox
Mel Lazarenko
James Johnson
Darcy Robinson
Wayne Larson
Biff Donhou
Calvin Nelson
Emmanoul Kazoleas
Larry Davis
Francis Leach
Alvin Johnson
Fred Shaw
Ron Tilby
Ralph Wadey
Meetings
Location | Alternates between Edson and Drayton Valley |
Date/Time | 2nd Tuesday of each month |
Contacts
Position | Name | Home Phone | Cell Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
President | Noble Brian Poltorak | b_e_polt@telus.net | 780-723-5183 | 780-723-8007 |