City of Jakobstad joined the Energy Efficiency Agreement for 2026–2035
Through the agreement, we commit to improving the energy efficiency of our operations by the end of 2035. As part of this commitment, we will systematically develop the energy efficiency of our operations and actively monitor progress towards our target.…
Integration Works – new pathways to employment and participation in the Jakobstad region
From 2024 to 2026, the Integration Works project has worked to promote employment, educational opportunities and participation among people with an immigrant background in the Jakobstad region. The project was funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and implemented…
Disc golf course at Svanen Camping ready for use – opening ceremony on August 27
The new disc golf course at Svanen Camping has been completed and will be officially opened on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The opening ceremony will take place next to the parking area of Svanen Camping. Opening speeches…
School Garden in Jakobstad receives Green Flag Award
The School Garden in Jakobstad has been awarded the Green Flag Award for 2026–2027. The School Garden, which took part in the application process for the first time, impressed the judges especially with its excellent maintenance. The jury described the…
Ice rink season has started!
The ice rink, maintained by the Sports Services of the City of Jakobstad, offers the following public skating sessions in August 2026: Mondays 1:30 PM–2:30 PM: With a hockey stickMondays 2:45 PM–3:45 PM: Without a hockey stickWednesdays 2:00 PM–3:30 PM:…
Invasive plant container now at Maria Malm’s parking
The container for invasive plants is now at Maria Malm’s parking! You can take lupins, balsam, and other invasive plants here. Leaves, seeds, roots; all are welcome, but not roots with lots of soil, because the plants will be converted…
Question of the Week: Physical activity counselling
Did you know that the Sports Agency in Jakobstad offers free physical activity counselling for the town’s residents? A Residents’ Forum on physical activity counselling will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 16:00 to 17:00 at Jakobstad Library.…
Question of the Week: The Selection of Courses at Arbis and Työväenopisto
Arbis and Työväenopisto arranges many courses and lectures yearly. To further improve the activities, we would like to receive suggestions on courses and lecturers, both Finnish and Swedish speaking. Do you have suggestions on courses that could be arranged? Please…
Question of the Week: Friendship families needed
To ensure that refugees arriving in the region get a good start in their new country, we are looking for volunteers who want to serve as friends or friendship families to refugees who have recently arrived in Finland or who…