The Loyal Order of Moose #772 recieved its Charter from Moose International on September 30, 1911. In 2007, we will be celebrating 96 years of Community Service in Edmonton!

Our First location was in a building where the Shaw Convention Centre now stands. From there, we moved to a location just off Japser Avenue and 106 Street. We were commonly known, at the time, as the Moose Temple, where, on weekends, you could always go and enjoy a dance. On the main floor of this building were a dance hall and banquet room. The member's lounge was located in the basement, and on the upper level, you would find meeting & recreation rooms.

In 1972, our membership was growing rapidly. The Members decided, at that time, to purchase property and build our own Moose Lodge. The property purchased was on 142 Street and 146 Avenue, which, at the time, was in the County of Strathcona. We built a small facility, and in 1975, with a continuing rapid increase in membership, we had to built an addition to the Lodge building. At one time, our membership was over 1200 people! At this location, we included horseshoe pits, slo-pitch diamonds, and, of course, picnic and camping areas, in addition to our regular social activities.

In 2002, with membership dropping drastically, the membership once again decided to sell the property, and move to a smaller, more manageable facility. In the fall of 2004, we were able to aquire a lease with Canada Lands, for property at 10811 - 146 Avenue. For those who don't wuite know the newer, developing areas of the City of Edmonton, this building is located on what used to be the Edmonton Griesbach Military Base, and was, in fact, the old Non-Commissioned Officer's Mess. You could say that this property has alot of history.

The newest location has a unique country-style setting, with a fenced yard, and a beautiful tree barrier running parallel to the fence. The outside yard is fairly large, with such features as horseshoe pits, bar-b-que and picnic facilities, and a gorgeous fire pit. There's a fully screened patio area for those who like the outdoors, but don't care so much for the mosquitoes and other insects. Above that, there's still plenty of room for Bocce Ball & Croquet, Lawn Darts, and so many other activities!

Inside of the building you will find our Member's Lounge, Games Room, Banquet Hall, and Conference Rooms. The interior has been renovated since we have taken over the property, as when we moved in, the building had been in neglect. Adding wood highlights, and a cheerful, warming colors, we feel we have created a warming, welcoming enviroment.

Cribbage, as well as other card games, are often in progress within the Member's Lounge. The Member's Lounge also sports a large-screen television, and the programs are always open for suggestion. Many a time, you'll find our members just relaxing, telling stories, and tuning in to a good sports show, or one of their favorite television shows.

Our Games room sports 8 dart boards, a pool table, and a shuffleboard table. Its not uncommon to find members involved in a Dart Jitney, or playing a game of 8-ball. There is plenty of room inside the Games Room for participants, and those who would just rather spectate.

Our Banquet Hall is something to be seen! Highlighted with oak features, it is the pride and joy of the Moose Lodge. A large dance floor, and a seperate bar for those special functions really make this Banquet Hall something worth looking into. Currently, the Loyal Order of Moose #772 utilize this Banquet Hall for our Tuesday Night Classic Country Dancing and our Thursday Night Senior's Dances, as well as other special events that require the space, but it is also avaliable for private bookings. See "Banquet Hall Rentals" for more information on this.

In addition to our locations and facilities, the Loyal Order of Moose #772 has been highly active in the Edmonton Community. Over the years, we have donated over one million dollars to the community. In 1988, the Edmonton Moose Lodge donated a motor home with Dialysis Equipment to the Kidney Foundation. In addition to this, we have donated monies to Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Canadian Cancer Foundation, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation, as well as scholarships for College and University Ecucation. And that's just a sampling of our donations!