Memorial Hall


Penhold Memorial Hall is located at 1123 Fleming Avenue in Penhold. Memorial Hall was built in 1919 under the sponsorship of the Penhold Women's Institute as a memorial to those from Penhold and District who served the Canadian people with their bravery in the First World War. The Hall was officially opened with a Regimental Ball on November 8, 1919 and celebrated it's 100th Anniversary November 2019.

Memorial Hall Community Survey

The Town of Penhold recognizes Memorial Hall is an important and historically significant community facility. A building condition report commissioned last year identified that substantial work will be required to maintain the Hall at its current level of use and to bring it up to the standard our community would like to enjoy. These upgrades represent a significant investment, and careful, long-term planning is needed.

Penhold Town Council is inviting feedback from residents and facility users to help inform future planning. This survey is an early step in gathering input and exploring options—no decisions have been made.  The survey will be open to all residents and Memorial Hall facility users until March 15, 2025.

We want to reassure all user groups and renters there are no plans, at this time, impacting current or future bookings in 2026 or 2027. All publicly accessible and currently rented spaces are safe, fully operational, and not affected by the work identified in the report. 

Memorial Hall plays an important role in our community, and the groups who use it are a big part of what makes it special. Your feedback will help guide thoughtful and well-planned next steps. We encourage all residents and users of the facility to take part in the survey and share their perspectives.

Click here to complete the survey by March 15, 2026.

Click here to review the 2025 Facility Assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Built in 1919, the Penhold Memorial Hall has served our community for over a century. With aging infrastructure and needed repairs, the Town of Penhold is asking residents to help determine its future. The building is aging and shows signs of wear typical of older facilities. Preliminary reviews have identified concerns that would need to be addressed to ensure continued safe use.

There are no plans for any changes in 2026 or 2027 so current users and people with bookings do not need to be concerned about losing space they have booked.  We will work closely with community groups to understand their needs and ensure options consider how groups could continue their activities. 

That’s one of the key questions we’re asking residents. Your feedback will help determine whether the Hall continues to meet current and future needs. 

Potentially, yes. Renovations could create flexible spaces suitable for meetings, recreation, arts, and other activities if that’s what the community supports. 

The Hall is meaningful to many residents. Any decision will consider both the emotional and historical importance of the space, as well as practical community needs.

A renewed space could support more activities, improve accessibility, reduce maintenance costs, and potentially serve a wider range of community uses.

The survey is the first step in a long process. Community input, technical assessments, and cost evaluations will guide recommendations. A final decision will be made through a public and transparent municipal process. 

Resident input is a key part of determining whether the Hall is restored, repurposed, or removed. Survey results, comments, and engagement feedback will directly shape recommendations.

Town Council will make the final decision, informed by community feedback and professional assessments.