Events in September
September brings a vibrant selection of culture, sports, music, and community events. Enjoy the atmosphere of early autumn and discover new experiences through local events! More information about upcoming events can be found in the Ostrobothnia Event Calendar.
Roadwork on Sikören progresses
The ongoing construction work in the Sikören area is progressing according to plan. Fabriksgatan is nearly complete and will reopen to traffic no later than Wednesday, 2 September 2026. After that, work will move to Östra Ringvägen, which will be…
Technical Services Committee Approved the Street Plan for Storgatan
The Technical Services Committee approved the street plan for the section of Storgatan between Rådhusgatan and Styrmansgatan on 26 August 2026. The entire street section will be transformed into a continuous shared street. The vehicle lane will be surfaced with…
Question of the Week: Researchers’ Night
At Campus Allegro, Novia UAS and Centria UAS work with both education and Research, Development and Innovation (RDI). Ahead of Researchers’ Night on 25 September, we would like to hear what people in Jakobstad know about the research and development…
The Disc Golf Course at Svanen Camping has now been opened
The opening ceremony of the new disc golf course was held today and at the same time several years of waiting were rewarded. A large number of volunteers have been involved in making the course a reality. Both the course…
Use of Fireworks During the “Venetsialaiset” Weekend
The use of fireworks is permitted within the Ostrobothnia Rescue Department’s area without a separate notification on 29 August 2026 from 6:00 PM to 12:00 midnight. To ensure that everyone can enjoy the celebration and fireworks safely, we would like…
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…
Come and visit Town Hall on Wednesday, August 26!
The Town Office is holding an open house in its newly renovated premises during Spotlight on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Come and explore the boardroom of the Strengberg tobacco factory or discover what the meeting…