The Employment Services’ opening hours during Christmas and New Year
Exceptions in the opening hours: Monday–Friday 22–26.12: Get service at JobMarket e-services Monday 29.12: Telephone service for personal customers open 9–12 Tuesday 30.12: Telephone service for personal customers open 9–12Lobby service open at 9-12 and 13–15 Wednesday 31.12: Telephone service…
Registration for the spring 2026 swimming courses is now open
In spring we will have the following courses: Beginner course, beginners course for ages 9-12, advanced course, technical course, master course, Junior Lifesaver course, baby swimming and for adults a beginners and a technique course.
Resident Survey Jakobstad 2025
The town of Jakobstad wants to find out how happy the residents are with their town. In Jeppis Gallup, we are conducting a follow-up survey based on the resident survey from 2021. The survey is open until 14.12.2025, and we…
Question of the Week: Questionnaire about communication in the town of Jakobstad
This time in the Question of the Week in Jeppis Gallup we are surveying your experiences and expectations for the communication of the town of Jakobstad. Answer the questionnaire by 30 November 2025. Thank you for helping us develop our…
Jakobstad-Pietarsaari received guests from our partner city Reykjavik
Reykjavik representatives visited our town as part of the Twinning Learning program. In the program, city pairs share their experiences and learn from each other about practices that aim to achieve climate neutrality. During the visit, Jakobstad – Pietarsaari presented…
Kaikukortti celebrates 10 years! The card is also in use in Jakobstad
With Kaikukortti card, young people, adults, families and seniors in a tight financial situation can obtain free tickets and course places to various cultural events and adult education centres. Kaikukortti venues offer their services on a good will and value-based…
Jeppis Gallup: Preparedness and residents’ forum on Saturday 25 October
This time in Jeppis Gallup, we are looking to find out how well the residents of Jakobstad are prepared for situations of emergency. Take part in the questionnaire by 2 November. The town of Jakobstad organises a residents’ forum on…
Question of the Week: The Economy of the Town
Share your opinion in the Jeppis Gallup. Should the town increase its income, reduce costs, or do both? Answer the survey by 5 October. Did you know that you can see the result of last and previous “Question of the…
NEB Award to Jakobstad
The project of renovating the Old Fire Station in Jakobstad has received the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Boost for Small Municipalities award. The project was selected for the finals from over 300 applications and the winners were announced at the…
Question of the Week: FBK Field in the Old Harbour
What kind of activities would you like to see on the FBK field in the future? Do you think the FBK field should be available for activities all year round, not only during the summer? Participate and make a difference!…