Örnsköldsvik

MoDo Hockey has appointed Mikael Karlberg as its new head coach, replacing Fredrik Andersson, who took over in December after Mattias Karlin was fired. The move comes as the club reportedly plans to bring in two new coaches, with uncertainties remaining about Andersson's future role.

Modo Hockey has tied its HockeyAllsvenskan semifinal series against BIK Karlskoga 2-2 following a contentious opening match that featured a controversial incident and post-game altercations. The series continues amid accusations of diving and ongoing disciplinary actions from earlier playoff rounds.

Police and rescue services responded to a hazardous powder exposure in Örebro, while a separate drowning incident occurred in Örnsköldsvik and multiple rescue operations unfolded across Sweden.

Ville Gobi is making his feature film debut in 'Kossor och romrussin', where he serves as screenwriter, director, and main character, marking the final part of the so-called 'snap trilogy'.

The industrial technical education program at Parkskolan in Örnsköldsvik provides students with paid internships and nearly guaranteed job offers upon graduation, as third-year students Axel Martinell and Isak Eriksson have secured positions at their internship placements.

Three Swedish political parties are proposing to convert resource shifts into regular working hours in Örnsköldsvik municipality at an annual cost of 11 million kronor, aiming to address staff dissatisfaction and high absence rates.

The Swedish Survival Society and Örnsköldsvik Folk High School have organized a seven-day winter course on survival and preparedness, blending theory and field components to teach outdoor safety and winter outdoor life skills.

Residents of Örnsköldsvik had the opportunity to improve their ice safety knowledge during week 12 at Övikshamnen in central Örnsköldsvik, with the event including ice hole bathing for participants. The annual initiative aims to spread knowledge to more people, according to municipal leisure developer Mikael Vestman.

Students from DreamHill Music Academy in Örnsköldsvik started a dance band after a school project, releasing music and planning a summer tour.

Machtech, a workshop company in Örnsköldsvik, has launched its own vocational school to combat a severe labor shortage driven by BAE's expansion. The program offers six months of unpaid training with a guaranteed job, attracting 132 applicants for six spots.

Modo Hockey U20 secured a 4-3 overtime victory against Mora in the U20 Nationell Norra league, with John Hägglöf scoring the decisive goal 57 seconds into the extra period.

Leksand secured a 3-0 victory over Modo Hockey U20 in an away game at Hägglunds Arena. The match featured goals from Birk Hjelmås, Hugo Allvin, and August Lissel.

Örnsköldsvik IBF suffered a heavy defeat against Jämtland in a Division 1 Central Sweden women's floorball match, according to reports. The visiting team lost 9-3 in a game where they faced significant challenges.

Örnsköldsvik is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Paralympic Winter Games event with multi-day festivities. The celebrations include opportunities for the public and students to try parasports.

The first official groundbreaking has taken place for a new police station in Örnsköldsvik, with construction set to complete by 2028. The project comes amid significant staffing increases but falls short of a key election promise.

A new job guarantee program in Örnsköldsvik offers employment to healthcare graduates with passing grades, aiming to fill nearly 100 vacant positions in elderly care and LSS.

BAE Hägglunds is expanding its facilities in Örnsköldsvik as European nations increase defense spending and place large orders for military vehicles. The company's growth is driven by the war in Ukraine and a deteriorating security situation.

Modo Hockey U20 defeated Luleå 4-3 after overtime in a U20 Nationell Norra match at Hägglunds Arena. Gustav Dahlin scored the decisive goal in overtime, becoming the match hero.

Ellen Westerlund, a Paralympics jumper from Örnsköldsvik, stepped into the events on Tuesday morning, according to reports. Arnt-Christian Furuberg, a West Värmland resident, is also mentioned in connection with the situation.