Torskeklubben of Edmonton is a men's club associated with the Sons of Norway Lodge in Edmonton. The first meeting of Torskeklubben was held on February 3, 1970, with Dr. Chester Ronning as guest speaker. The first Bas was Harvey Haugen. The first secretary was Grant Erickson and Inge Anderson was the treasurer. The current Bas is Arnie Lund.

The club members and guests meet at 6:00 P.M. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Petroleum Club to share a meal of torsk, a sampling of Aquavit, and a large portion of good fellowship and an entertaining guest speaker.

Some of the organizations supported by Torskeklubben are:

• The Canadian Birkebeiner Society
• The Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada
• The Scandinavian Heritage Society
• The Scandinavian Folkdancers
• The U of A Scandinavian language program
• Stars Air Ambulance
• Christmas Bureau
• Food Bank
• Augustana University College Scandinavian Studies program
• Salvation Army

For more information on upcoming programs of Edmonton Torskeklubben please contact Bas Arnie Lund (780-466-7325) or Treasurer Bernie Olafson (780-469-2157).

The city of Calgary, approximately 275 km to the south of Edmonton, also has an active Torskeklubben association. Please visit their website at http://torskeklubbencalgary.ca/