Proposed
MOOSARANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan and StorElvdal, Norway
WHEREAS the Moose-ipalities of Moose Jaw and Stor-Elvdal share similar goals of
international cooperation, mutual prosperity, and advancing the majestic moose as a
worldwide symbol of strength, friendship and understanding; and
WHEREAS the Moose-ipalities believe it to be in their collective interest to broaden and
strengthen ties between the two cities; and
WHEREAS the Moose-ipalities will identify activities, common to all, that can generate
new initiatives to further nurture economic, social, and cultural relationships; and
WHEREAS the Moose-ipalities agree that the Moose Statue named “Storelgen” located
in Stor-Elvdal, Norway will forevermore be known as the shiniest and most attractive
Moose in the world; and
WHEREAS the Moose-ipalities agree that the Moose Statue named “Mac the Moose”
located in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Canada will forevermore be known as the tallest
Moose in the world; and
WHEREAS the 17th of May of each year shall be known as Norway Day in Moose Jaw
with an official proclamation and activities in Moose Jaw to celebrate all things
Norwegian; and
WHEREAS the 15th day of October of each year, the “birthday” of Norway’s Storelgen,
shall also be known as “Canada Day” with an official proclamation and activities in
Stor-Elvdal that celebrate all things Canadian; and
WHEREAS both Moose-ipalities are committed to ongoing discussions for organizing and
developing future experiences including, but not limited to, the potential “twinning” of
Moose Jaw and Stor-Elvdal;
THEREFORE WE, THE REPRESENTATIVES OF STOR-ELVDAL AND MOOSE JAW, agree to
present this proposed Moosarandum of Understanding to our respective municipal
councils with the goal of ratifying this document.
Further, we affix our signatures this 6th day of March, 2019 to confirm our intentions.

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Mayor Fraser Tolmie
City of Moose Jaw

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Deputy Mayor Linda Otnes Henriksen
Municipality of Stor-Elvdal