President’s Message

Sons of NorwayMay — June 2019 sofnedmonton.ca Edmonton, AB

Velkommen Var til Norge og Kanada. Spring is a favorite season of the year for Norwegians living in the colder Winter climates.. Regardless of if we live in Canada or in Norway, we all look forward to Spring when we can enjoy the outdoors, the extra hours of daylight, new growth and the return of song birds. Here in Edmonton we are waiting, waiting for the warmth and rain showers to bring on the beauty of the season.

During the months of spring and summer Solglyt Lodge offers many opportunities locally and to other destinations for you to enjoy the outdoors.

Syttende Mai at Solglyt Lodge will be a celebration to raise Norway’s beautiful Flag. Come and join the parade, wave the flags and enjoy our young folk dancers performance at the Nordic Room starting at 5:30 PM.

See Newsletter Syttende Mai Poster for details; bring new friends to our party!

In Norway Syttende Mai is the biggest holiday and the greatest party of the year when Norwegians of all ages celebrate.

Quote – ‘ The 17th of May (Syttende Mai) is Norway’s Constitution Day, a wonderful spring holiday celebrated with red, white and blue ribbons and flags, national costumes and big smiles as Norwegians everywhere mark the historic signing of their Constitution (Grunnloven) in 1814. That year marked the beginning of Norway’s gaining her independence from Sweden, and fully realized in 1905.’

Summer Games – June 8, 9, 10 in the little community of Meota, Saskatchewan on the shores of Jackfish Lake. Enjoy the activities planned with friends from lodges in Alberta & Saskatchewan.

Solglyt Lodge Barbeque & Social - June 12, at 6 PM at the Nordic Room. Bring your meat and a dish to share. ‘Oss vil koz, sette ut og spise matt’.A time to enjoy food and friendship outdoors.

2019 Heritage Days – August 3,4, 5 - Members of Solglyt & your friends are welcomed to help prepare Riskrem and Raspberry sauce before dates, and you won’t want to miss a volunteer opportunity to help with food service and culture presentations at the 3-day event.

I wish you a great spring and summer. Visit Sons of Norway Edmonton website and find many ways to be involved with so many things offered here in Edmonton.

Vennelig Hilsen fra President Sylviaemail president.solglyt@gmail.com

Executive Officers:President Sylvia Colleton president.solglyt@gmail.com

Vice President Emily MoenSecretary Lu-Rene Kennedy secretary.lurene@gmail.com

Treasurer Jim ColletonMembership Peter MyhreCounselor Peter Myhre

Support Directors:Culture unfilledSON Foundation Helen EvjenHistorian Brenda CarlstadHusflid Anita Brown chrown@shaw.ca

Newsletter Sandy Jamison sjamison@greatwest.ca

Publicity Brenda Carlstad

Social Sharon BruceSports unfilledSunshine Elnora Hibbert ehibbert@shaw.ca

Trustee Cliff NorumTrustee Roger BruceYouth unfilled

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Come join the 50th Anniversary of Torskeklubben of Edmonton on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Chateau Nova Yellowhead at 13920 Yellowhead Trail. Cocktails are at 6:00 p.m. and supper will start at 6:30 p.m. This is our traditional Ladies’ Night and we also welcome ladies’ attendance at any of our Torskeklubben suppers the first Tuesday of every month except July and August. Guest speakers make inspiring presentations at all of our traditional cod suppers.

The guest speaker at our June 4 Anniversary event will be Chris Robinson, Executive Director of the Royal Alberta Museum, who will be discussing the new Vikings: Beyond the Legend feature exhibit now showing at the museum in downtown Edmonton. This presentation will undoubtedly be of interest to all Scandinavians.

We are pleased to recognize that Dr. Ken Domier, who is well known to the Norwegian and Scandinavian communities in Alberta, has recently been awarded the very prestigious

Royal Norwegian Sankt Olavs Medal by His Majesty King Harald V of Norway for important contributions in serving Norway’s interest and growing the relations between Canada and Norway in the Province of Alberta. The current Norwegian Honorary Consul in Edmonton, Bjørn Morisbak, will make the official presentation of the Sankt Olavs Medal to Ken at our 50th Anniversary supper.

Tickets for our June 4 event can be purchased online at LINK to purchase April Meeting tickets or you can contact me at johnsharon.kristensen@gmail.com or at 780-467-1432.

We hope to see you at our 50th Anniversary celebrations.

John Kristensen

Bas, Torskeklubben of Edmonton

Torskeklubben of Edmonton50th Anniversary

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Norway RecognizesSolglyt’s Ken Domier

With Royal Award

Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Domier

Long-time Solglyt Sons of Norway member and former lodge President, Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Domier, has been awarded the Royal Norwegian Sankt Olavs Medal by His Majesty King Harald IV of Norway. A confirming letter from Norway’s Ambassador to Canada Anne Kari Hansen Ovind notes Ken’s “important contributions in serving Norway’s interest and growing the relations between Canada and Norway in the Province of Alberta.”

The Sankt (Saint) Olavs Order is roughly equivalent to the Order of Canada. Ken, a retired University of Alberta engineering professor, has held a variety of offices in Solglyt Lodge. He also served as president and officer of the Scandinavian Heritage Society of Edmonton, the Scandinavian Businessmen’s Club, the Scandinavian Centre Co-operative Assoc. Ltd., the Scandinavian Studies Association, the Edmonton Scandinavian Centre Association and as “Bas” of the Edmonton Torskeklubben. He has held leadership roles with the Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada as well as the Scandinavian Trade and Cultural Association. His pan-Scandinavian involvement includes the Swedish Lunch Group and the Scandinavian Seniors Group.

Letters of support for Ken’s nomination for the Sankt Olavs Medal were contributed by representatives of many of these groups and individuals. Former Edmonton Honorary Norwegian Consul Roar Tungland’s letter stated: ‘‘I can safely say that no one here in Northern Alberta has done more for the Norwegian milieu and advancement of Norwegian culture and heritage than Ken Domier.”

Ken has an active interest in genealogy and has helped many to trace their Scandinavian roots and family trees..

The current Norwegian Honorary Consul in Edmonton, Bjørn Morisbak, will make the official presentation of the Sankt Olavs Medal to Ken at the 50th anniversary meeting of Edmonton Torskeklubben on June 4.

Tickets for this event ($40 through advanced sales only) will be available, starting May 7 and through until 5 p.m. on Friday May 31, at the following link; https://squareup.com/store/torskeklubben-av-edmonton If you have questions, please email the Torskeklubben secretary: torske.sec@gmail.com

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Solglyt Lodge Stamp ClubNeeds Your...Stamps!We need more stamps, please be sure to save stamps from any mail you might get - bring to the Membership Evening or mail them to me at 11759 – 37 Avenue NW, Edmonton T6J 0J3. Even old stamps are fine so if you are doing some clearing your house, save any stamps you find. Thank you to those members who have mailed stamps, dropped them off or gave them to me at a meeting or event. It is really appreciated.

Elaine DomierInterested in stamps? See the events calendar (back page) for Stamp Club meeting information.

Join us for a Potluck BBQ on

Nordic Room / Home of the Scandinavians

Bring your own meat/seafood and share your delicious cooking/baking

POTLUCK

SON Cultural Skills Program pin presentation - Anita Brown (left) received a pin and bars for Level’s one, two and three in knitting. Helen Evjen (centre) received bars for Levels one, two and three in rosemaling. Presented by Sylvia Colleton, President.(right).

Solglyt Lodge Norsk klass take a break from their studies.

Helen Evjen gave a presentation about Viking Weddings/Marriage at the March Solglyt Lodge membership evening.

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Social Events – Don’t miss out. Save the dates:

1) Royal Alberta Museum – The VIKINGS EXHIBIT- Thursday, May 9th; meet at RAM at 11:00 a.m.,We will plan to have lunch at the museum, and tour the exhibit at your own pace. There will be no guided tour. There is no parking at the RAM; ETS buses go to the door; surface and underground parking within blocks.

2) Solglyt Bus Trip to Trollhaugen Camp– Saturday, August 10, 2019 – Bus booking with Golden ArrowThe bus will leave the Dutch Canadian Club at 13312 – 142nd Street, Edmonton, Alberta at 8:30 a.m. to go to the Trollhaugen Camp located at Deer Meadows, near Alix, Alberta Contact Sharon Soon! rsbruce@shaw.ca or 780-436-7286. We must have a commitment of 30 people by the end of May in order to confirm the booking. Adults $20; Child $10 Noon meal at Camp - $12

Volunteer Opportunities:

1) Meals on Wheels Monday-May 6, 2019 starting at 8:30 AM Reply to Sharon as there is a minimum and maximum number of volunteers needed. Sharon’s email is rsbruce@shaw.ca

2) Nordic Room cleaning is May 13, 2019 at 9 AM No reply neces-sary – Mark your calendar and come with helping hands.

3) Rizkrem & Raspberry Sauce preparations for Heritage Days 2019 ---and Whipping Cream, Contact Sharon rsbruce@shaw.caWork Bee dates – both days meet in main Kitchen at DCCWednesday – July 31st at 9:00 AMFriday – August 2 at 9:00 AM

4) Volunteers for Food Service or Culture at Heritage Days 2019 Book your shift(s) to help cover the 3 day event. It is special to showcase Norway along with the other Scandinavian countries. Contact Emily Moen: 780 718 5022 e2m2rockies@hotmail.com

Spring and Summer Ideas from Solglyt – How you can participate

Our lodge Husflid Director, Anita Brown, orga-nized the Sami Bracelet Workshop with Arden Neustaedter, Instructor from Airdrie, Alberta sharing her expertise on making the more basic design of Sami bracelet. The bracelet kit for making a bracelet includes Reindeer bone button, reindeer leather, reindeer tendon thread and pewter wire thread.

Students each day worked on their bracelets for a total of about 5 hours and felt amazed and proud of their finished project. Photos show a few steps of bracelet making and one photo shows attendees Alanna & Sandra (wrists) proudly showing off their finished bracelets.

Workshop Lunches set up by Anita, Brenda, Sylvia. Thank you ladies!

Sami Bracelets – Husflid Workshop at Solglyt Lodge April 27 & 28, 2019

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THE WALLY ROGERS MEMORIAL TROPHY

Ø Trophy was named in memory of Wally Rogers, a long-time member of the Sons of Norway and an avid curler.

Ø Trophy was presented to the team that was judged to be the most sportsmanlike.

Ø The Ducherer team was the first team to have their name on the trophy, winning it in the 1983-84 curling season.

Ø The McCrimmon team was the last team to have their name on the trophy, winning it in the 2008-09 curling season.  

 

 

The  Wally  Rogers  Memorial  Trophy  winners  for  the  1985-­‐1986  curling  season.  

L-­‐R:  Glen  Finstad,  Walter  Pelech,                                  Marlene  Moore,  Keith  Moore.  

Photo  courtesy  of  Ken  Domier.  

THE DALE McBRIDE MEMORIAL TROPHY

Ø Trophy named after Dale McBride, a long-time member of the Sons

of Norway. He and his wife, Olga, were avid curlers.

Ø Trophy was presented to the team that won the “A” event in the Sons of Norway Curling League, or, in some years, presented to the team that had the most total points.

Ø The Tondu team was the first team to have their name on the trophy, winning it in the 1987-88 curling season.

Ø The Nordstrom team was the last team to have their name on the trophy, winning it in the 2007-2008 curling season.

 

 

The  trophy  winners  for  the  1991-­‐1992  season.  

L-­‐R:  Dale  McBride,  Olga  McBride,  Jim  Rutherford,  Faye  Osborne.  

Photo  courtesy  of  Ken  Domier.    

Sports trophies and the Queen Competition plaque binder

In 2018, a decision was made to do “something” with regards to Solglyt Lodge’s six sports trophies and the Queen Competition plaque. None of the trophies nor the Queen Competition plaque were being used anymore and they were only taking up valuable space in the Sons of Norway storage room at the Dutch Canadian Centre (DCC). It was agreed to discard the built structure of the trophies but to retain the bronze plaques on which the names of the winners were engraved. Wayne Nordstrom, a member of Solglyt Lodge, volunteered to create a binder that would contain all the bronze plaques as well as a description and photograph of each trophy. A few suitable photographs of trophy win-ners would also be included. Once completed, the “trophy ring-binder” can be used as a display item at regular lodge meetings or at other lodge events. When not on display, it will be kept in the storage room at the DCC.

If lodge members would like to add some of their photos to the binder, please contact Wayne at wjnordstrom@shaw.ca.

Sylvia Colleton and Sharon Bruce share upcoming Social & Volunteer ideas.

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Introducing RAM’s first feature exhibition

Vikings: Beyond the LegendApril 18 – October 20, 2019Row a Viking ship, wield a sword and feed your curiosity for the explorers, traders, farmers and artisans who changed the course of history. Vikings: Beyond the Legend is the largest touring exhibition of Viking artifacts in the world.

It’s an immersive experience like no other with 650 artifacts that range from exotic jewels to three Viking warships, includ-ing the 37-metre Roskilde 6 – the longest Viking warship ever found, featuring approximately 1,000 year-old wooden planks and metal supports showing the ship’s original lines. Striking multimedia shows and 11 interactive stations bring this historic exhibition to life.

For more information, visit our website royalalbertamuseum.ca or browse the #yegvikings hashtag on social media.

Vikings: Beyond the Legend is on loan from the National Museum of Denmark. The exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by The National Museum of Denmark and MuseumsPartner in Austria.

April Membership Evening

Ken Domier presents Culture topic –‘First Norwegians in Edmonton’ Ken & Nordahl Flakstad holding photo of early 1900’s Nordpolen Presidents.

Trollhaugen Camp Silent Auction Items Trollhaugen family camp has a fundraising silent auction event every year at camp. We would appreciate donated items for our silent auction. These items can be Scandinavian related or not. And they can be large or small in value. All silent auction proceeds are used to benefit and enrich our camp. Any and all donations would be much appreciated.

Heritage Festival Volunteers NeededWe are always looking for volunteers for Heri-tage Days, the long weekend in August. It is a lot of fun and you get a chance to meet new people. Please contact me at rsbruce@shaw.ca to let me know if you can help us out. Shift dates and times are available.

Roger Bruce

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a little in English...Bokmål Dictionary and the Nynorsk Dictionary are Now an App

The Bokmål Dictionary and Nynorsk Dictionary have been launched as an app. The dictionaries are definition and spelling dictionaries that show the current official spellings for Bokmål and Nynorsk.

The dictionary app is called the Ordbøkene [The Dictionaries], and it can be downloaded both for Android through the Play Store and for iOS through the App Store. Since 2016, the two dictionaries have been owned and developed jointly by the University of Bergen and The Language Council of Norway.

“The Bokmål Dictionary and Nynorsk Dictionary are the most important sources of official information about how Norwegian words should be written, how they can be used, and what they mean. They have long been readily available as digital and regularly updated dictionaries. Now they are also available to everyone in the app Ordbøkene, which can be used without internet access. The app is important because it conveys knowledge of spelling and inflection to even more users,” says Åse Wetås, spokeswoman for The Language Council of Norway.

Updated continuously

The dictionaries are updated continuously with current spelling conventions. When you look up a word, you’ll find definitions, usage examples, inflection and etymology.

“It is crucial for us that information about good and correct Norwegian is easily accessible to all users of Norwegian in Norway and elsewhere in the world. Now that the dictionaries will be available on several platforms, we can reach even more users,” says Åse Wetås.

litt på norsk...Bokmålsordboka og Nynorskordboka blir app

Bokmålsordboka og Nynorskordboka er blitt lansert som app. Ordbøkene er definisjons- og rettskrivingsordbøker som viser gjeldende offisiell rettskriving for bokmål og nynorsk.

Ordbokappen heter Ordbøkene, og den kan lastes ned både for Android gjennom Play Butikk og for iOS gjennom App Store. Siden 2016 eies og utvikles de to ordbøkene av Universitetet i Bergen og Språkrådet i fellesskap.

– Bokmålsordboka og Nynorskordboka er de viktigste kildene til offisiell informasjon om hvordan norske ord skal skrives, hvordan de kan brukes, og hva de betyr. De har lenge vært lett tilgjengelige som digitale og jevnlig oppdaterte ordbøker. Nå blir de også tilgjengelige for alle i appen Ordbøkene, som kan brukes uten nettilgang. Appen er viktig fordi den formidler kunnskap om rettskriving og bøying til enda flere brukere, sier direktør i Språkrådet, Åse Wetås.

Oppdateres løpende

Ordbøkene oppdateres løpende med gjeldende rettskriving. Når man slår opp på et ord, finner man definisjoner, brukseksempler, bøyingsopplysninger og informasjon om ordenes opprinnelse.

– Det er avgjørende viktig for oss at informasjon om godt og korrekt norsk er enkelt tilgjengelig for alle brukere av norsk i Norge og ellers i verden. Når ordbøkene nå kommer på flere plattformer, kan vi nå enda flere brukere, sier Åse Wetås.

If on a summer road trip and you find yourself near Red Deer, Alberta, hit the brakes and stop by the charming Laft Hus Museum, which is housed in a hand-crafted log building that exudes hygge and is home to an array of intriguing historical artifacts. The building is modeled after a typical Norwegian 17th century farm home and was hand-built by devoted volunteers. Since 1984 the building has been located in Red Deer’s Heritage Square.

The museum offers public programs and classes that can be tailored to specific needs and interests. Topics

Motor to Red Deer to Embrace Your Nordic Rootsmay include folklore, crafts, Norwegian history and more. The museum’s annual festival is June 15 and will feature Viking reenactments, Scandinavian dancers, lots of children’s activities and tasty foods. A fall bake sale is a popular fundraiser for the museum; check out their website for more information.

Hours: June-August Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm.Admission: Free ($5 suggested donation) Location: 4402-47 Avenue Red Deer, AlbertaMore information: www.norwegianlafthussociety.ca

Jarlsberg Filled Peppers(Jarlsbergfylt paprika)Authentic Norwegian Cooking by Astrid Karlsen Scott

• 4 large peppers, red or green

• 2 tsp. coarse salt

• 1 lb. (450g) ground meat, low fat

• 1⁄2 tsp. Tabasco

• 1⁄2 tsp. garlic salt

• 1⁄2 tsp. pepper, coarsely ground

• 1 lemon, juice of

• 2⁄3 cup (1⁄2 dl) French bread crumbs

• 11⁄4 cup (3 dl) Jarlsberg, diced

• 31⁄2 tbsp. butter

• garlic salt

Divide peppers in two, remove stem and seeds. Sprinkle the coarse salt on baking pan. Mix meat, Tabasco, garlic salt, pepper, lemon juice, crumbs, and half of Jarlsberg cheese. Divide evenly between the peppers. Top the peppers with remainder of the cheese. Melt butter, add garlic salt and brush over the peppers. Place on top of coarse salt on baking sheet, and bake in 350°F (175°C) oven about 35 minutes. Serves 4-6.

Pickled Herring(Sursild)Authentic Norwegian Cooking by Astrid Karlsen Scott

Ingredients:

• Firm dark rye bread

• Bibb lettuce

• Pickled herring

• Apple slice

• Dab of sour cream

• Fresh dill or parsley

Butter coarse, dark rye or pumper-nickel bread lightly. Top with Bibb let-tuce leaf. Cover generously with her-ring and onion slices from the pickled herring. Add a dab of sour cream, an apple slice (sprinkled with lemon juice) and a sprig of dill or parsley.

As a tasty alternative, try this combi-nation!

• Bibb lettuce

• 4 slices of boiled potato

• Pickled herring

• Red onion slices

• Fresh dill

Deliciously Nordic

The debate is over. The controversy over which city could claim the tallest moose sculpture was settled by Fraser Tolmie, mayor of Moose Jaw, Canada, and Linda Otnes Henriksen, deputy mayor of Stor-Elvdal, Norway, by signing a “moosarandum” on March 6. Canada wins for tallest moose, but Norway takes the prize for the most attractive moose.

Mac the Moose, a 32-foot-tall sculpture in Moose Jaw, was the tallest moose sculpture in the world until a shiny Norwegian sculpture named Storelgen was built standing at 33 feet. For Canada to reclaim its title, it will have to do some cosmetic enhancements to Mac the Moose’s antlers.

Moose Truce DeclaredThe friendly rivalry has gained a lot of positive global attention for Canada and Norway. Both towns have seen a boom in tourism since starting the debate and now have future plans on creating a children’s book series that includes Mac the Moose and Storelgen.

Going forward, one thing is sure: Both towns will continue to take pride in their respective moose mascots. To see pictures of Mac the Moose and Storelgen, visit http://bit.ly/picturesofthemoose

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2019 EvENTSMay & June

Date Weekday Time Location Description

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Wed. 1:00 pm Nordic Room Scandinavian Seniors - Every week

May 2 Thurs. 2:00 pm Elaine Domier’s 11759 – 37 Ave.780 434-6532

Stamp Club

May 7 Tues. 6:00 pm Nova Hotel Torskeklubben

May Wed. 7:30 pm Nordic Room Regular Membership Evening - Cancelled - Preparation for Syttende Mai festivities

May 8 & 15 Wed. 7:00 pm Board Room Norwegian class - Snakker du norsk

May 17 Fri. 5:30 pm Nordic Room Syttende Mai - See full details on page 2.

May 23 Thurs. 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm

Elaine Domier’s 11759 – 37 Ave.780 434-6532

Stamp Club

June 4 Tues. 6:00 pm Nova Hotel Torskeklubben 50th Anniversary and Ladies NightJune 5, 12, 19, 26 Wed. 1:00 pm Nordic Room Scandinavian Seniors - Every week

June 12 Wed. 6:00 pm Nordic Room Membership Evening - Annual Potluck BBQ

June 20 Thurs. 7:30 pm Elaine Domier’s 11759 – 37 Ave.780 434-6532

Stamp Club

2019 Newsletter Deadlines:• September/October - August 30, 2019 • November/December - November 1, 2019

Please e-mail submissions to: sjamison@greatwest.ca and indicate SON Newsletter in the subject line.

Early submission of articles, when possible, is appreciated.