The International Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons was formed in 1993 with Warrants granted by the Grand Lodges of Manitoba, North Dakota and Minnesota. The Grand Lodge Of Saskatchewan became a chartering Grand Lodge in 2000 by motion of the members. Its purpose is "to promote and enhance fraternal relations among Freemasons of North America and to assist in the expansion and maintenance of the International Peace Garden."

Membership in the International Peace Garden Lodge of Freemasons is open to any Master Mason for a once-in-a-lifetime fee of $50.00, providing the Mason is, and remains, in good standing in any jurisdiction in the world which is recognised by the chartering grand jurisdictions. At the time of this writing, total membership stands at 712 with members from Canada, the United States, Great Britain, Norway, Australia and the Bahamas. Membership fees are placed in trust and may not be used for any purpose other than to generate interest which is used to defer operating expenses of the Lodge and other such expenditures as may be approved at the annual communication.

An annual meeting is held at the Peace Garden, usually in the Burdick Center for the Performing Arts, on the Saturday before the second Sunday in August, with arrangements in charge of the Chartering Grand Lodges on a rotating basis. Officers titles and positions as well as the customs correspond to those of the Chartering. Grand Lodge in charge of the arrangements in any given year.

The meeting deals with regular business and includes an inspirational speaker. Following the meeting Masons and their ladies usually enjoy some entertainment and a banquet in the Masonic Auditorium. If the meeting is tyled (for Masons only) there is a program arranged for the ladies.

The $775,000.00 Masonic Auditorium was dedicated in 1981 as a centennial project of the 20,000 Masons of Manitoba and North Dakota. It is built in the shape of the Square and Compasses and has seating for about 2,000. It is the only building of its kind in the world.

While the interest from membership fees are given to the International Peace Garden, every year or two, to be used to assist in the up-keep of the building there is a need for more funds to be used for capital improvements. In this regard a motion was approved by the members at the annual meeting in August, 2001 to establish a Capital Improvement Fund, with a goal of $50,000.00, to help the Peace Garden with major improvements needed on the auditorium. As you can imagine, a 20 year old building always needs improvements. To date we have raised over $15,000.00. Any amount you can give would be greatly appreciated.