Handle garden waste properly

When carrying out autumn garden work, please remember that garden waste must not be taken to parks or forests. The Waste Act prohibits littering. Piles of garden waste reduce the amenity value of the environment and contribute to the spread…

Events in October

Here are some of the best event tips for October in Jakobstad. 🍂20 Aug-15 Oct Till skogs | Mennään metsään, Tempus🍂2 Sep-30 Oct Rebecca Enlund: Halvvägs barfota, library | Puoliväliin paljain jaloin, kirjasto🍂1 Oct Sami Hedberg – LUPA NAURAA, Schaumansalen🍂1…

Question of the Week: The Town’s Economy

What do you think the town should do to address the debt burden? You have time to answer until Sunday, October 4, 2026. Did you know that you can see the result of last and previous “Question of the week”…

Daycare year begins with a focus on physical activity

Physical activity has been chosen as the theme for this school year in daycare. By developing activities in a more active direction, daycare centres, together with families, want to lay the foundation for healthy lifestyle habits from an early age.…

Strengberg area in students’ daily use

Etelänummi School has brought new life to the Strengberg area, along with changes to traffic arrangements. Safety in the area has been improved by lowering speed limits and installing speed bumps, among other measures. The drop-off and pick-up point for…

Jakobstad’s Cultural Pearl Named REGIOSTARS Finalist

In 2024, Jakobstad was selected as one of the Baltic Sea Region’s BSR Cultural Pearls. Now, the same project has been chosen as a finalist in the European Commission’s REGIOSTARS Awards 2026, and the public can vote for it to…

Question of the Week: Youth Gala

In 2026 the youth council in Jakobstad is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. To celebrate this, we have decided to organise a gala to highlight actors in the town who work in various ways for the benefit of young people. The…