Arvidsjaur

Ung Omsorg, a national youth program, employs over 3,300 youths at more than 390 care homes in Sweden, including 14-year-old Penny Berggren in Arvidsjaur who visits the elderly weekly.

Students in Sweden's aircraft technician program are switching careers due to internship shortages, with the Arvidsjaur program growing but struggling with placements.

Arvidsjaur's school system is considering a reorganization to address high workloads among principals, with a decision on changes expected on March 20. The move follows a period where half of the principals were on sick leave.

Police in Arvidsjaur have expressed dissatisfaction with snowmobile drivers who are not following regulations, following several recent complaints. A municipal police officer issued a direct appeal for drivers to improve their behavior.

The municipality of Arvidsjaur has initiated the 'epa-dunk' project, targeting students with high absenteeism by using EPA drivers to transport them to school. The project aims to get these students back into the classroom while providing a meaningful task for local youth.

Clearing work is progressing along two Swedish railway lines to improve safety and enable inspections. The Arvidsjaur-Jörn line is undergoing vegetation removal, while a tree safety project is active on the Stångådalsbanan line.

Team Kalix defeated Arvidsjaur 7-5 in an away match at Sparbanken Nord Sport and Simhall on Saturday, marking their twelfth consecutive win in the series.