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NO. 5 • THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 22 • 2018 SEASON 3, 2017-2018 YOUR FREE BIWEEKLY MAGAZINE
Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur
Visit in Pjesker
Partners of Xpress Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur ARJEPLOG: ARJEPLOG’S KOMMUN A-event and Fish shop Arjeplog Test Management Arjeplogvilt AB Cartest i Arjeplog AB Church of Sweden Cold-Nose-Huskies Cold Spot Facilities Colmis Proving Ground Coop Konsum Experience Arjeplog Fixar’n Flinkfeldts Bus Galtis Ski Resort Hotel Lyktan Hotel Silverhatten Husky-Farm -Veijejaur
One of Arvidsjaurs younger entrepreneurs, also nominated “New entrepreneur of the year” in 2017, is Johan Sellbom. He manages the business “Visit in Pjesker” and for the fourth year running, they clear ice tracks at lake Pjesker for the customer European Speed Club (ESC). During four months, they manage the winter season with five employees. Johan and his colleague Pawel Kowalski, both residents of Pjesker, are very grateful to have work locally. - We spend a lot of time out on the tracks and have run at least 6000 km with the snow mobile to compact the tracks, before the actual snow clearing could start with the small tractors, explains Johan. The first group of guests arrived on the 26th of January. Since then, they have customers on a daily basis until the 12th of March, both on the lake in Pjesker and on the tracks by the Wonderland lodge, close to Gråträsk. - It is part of our daily work routine to clear the tracks and soften the snow banks, says Pawel. We want the tracks to look pristine for each new group of guests. If we haven´t had any snow fall, we sometimes eject some fresh snow on the tracks, clear and make them perfect.
- Go-cart is real fun and usually inspires to competition, says Johan and Pawel. So, what development potential do you see with your business? - I work with my customer (ESC) to further develop and refine winter events and I also have plans for summer activities, says Johan.
ICA Supermarket Icemakers AB Kraja Hotel Lapland Ice Driving MFS Freeride Presentstugan Stora Björnstugan 4MOVE ARVIDSJAUR: Anna-Lisas Souvenirbutik
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- One of our main advantages is that we provide an overall concept, thinks Johan. We can offer tracks, premises, garages all in one place, located 25 km from Arvidsjaur and just 15 km A year and a half ago, Johan bought a forest land “Tallskatan” which included a log cabin. Johan renovated from the airport. the cabin to top shape with the help of his father and a The novelty of 2018 is driving go-carts with friend. This house, called “Wonderland”, is used as office, spikes. reception and dining room by the guests.
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Hot seat - Felipe Mena del Pozo, 32, FCA
Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur
Welcome to Xpress magazine, now including both Arjeplog and Arvidsjaur. In the bi-weekly magazine you can read about local and visiting companies and persons, activities and other happenings. All of them important for the infrastructure or development of this region. Next and last issue is avaliable March 8. I hope you will enjoy the magazine! Best regards //Mona Piribauer, owner and editor of Xpress Arjeplog & Arvidsjaur. mona@arjeplogarn.se +46 (0)70 669 29 48
Important information
Wildlife collision - important to report to 112
If you accidently have a wildlife collision, it is very important to report the accident by calling the emergency number 112. To make a report is never penalised, but on the contrary - if you fail to report within four hours, it is considered to be a hit-and-run case which is considered a crime. As well, do not let the animals agonise unnecessarily. Mark the place of accident, by attaching a plastic strap or tape to the closest “plough stick”, i.e. the sticks marking the sides of the road for the plough truck. Make a note of your location. This will really ease the work for those going to search for the injured animal. Any collision with wild life - including elk, reindeer, deer, eagles, bears, wolves and otters must be reported.You can collect special wild life collision straps at the local Police station, to mark the place of accident.
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Family Most of them are in Spain, and the other friends/family who are in Italy where I have been treated exceptionally well since I arrived in Italy, especially Mr. Luciani my big support both at my work in Italy and who is also here with me in Arjeplog. He is extremely special to me. Home I am from a wonderful city in the south of Spain, Marbella. Right now I am living in Italy for my work. Company I work for the FCA – Maserati Group in the Italian city of Turin, where one of the main headquarters is based. Occupation Responsible for Special Missions throughout the world of the FCA – Maserati, in the Reliability/Quality department. Favourite food Without doubt, Spanish food, although saying so may cause me some problems with my Italian colleges. What about your job I feel very fortunate to have my job, which allows me to travel whilst testing our cars in order to understand each and every market from a consumer perspective. Present car BMW 320 Dream car Lancia 037 and Maserati Grand Cabrio What’s important in life To continue dreaming and working hard to achieve goals and to keep loved ones close. 2
Spare time activities I love to travel, discover new cultural places, enjoy special restaurants, read and follow motor sports. Dreams about the future To continue progressing and achieve my goals. I dream of having a family and enjoy my home by the sea in Spain. Do you have a motto in life Be happy, thoughtful, enjoy and make an effort. The place you enjoy being most In my house in Spain. A dream trip New Zealand. Do you have any special skills I am very approachable and good with people. Tell us a secret about yourself that you don’t think people know I can’t have any secrets, I am too transparent. Something you learned from your parents that you have passed on to your children Humility. Something you want to say to people in Arjeplog You make us feel at home with your hospitality and we are extremely grateful.
Imagine drifting at more than 200 km/h in total safety round an F1 circuit ... ... reproduced full-scale on a frozen lake,
behind the wheel of a high-powered sports car, under the Northern Lights of Swedish Lapland. Welcome to Lapland Ice Driving.
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A special and different birthday wish Mrs Adelheid Weber from Germany had a special wish for her 92nd birthday - she wanted to celebrate it with all four children in Arjeplog. Her son Christian is working for the car testing industry and has been visiting Arjeplog just about every winter for the past 30 years. He also turned 58 a few days ago, so he celebrated 150 years together with his mother up by the Arctic Circle, along with his brother and sisters. A very worthy way to celebrate ones ninety-second birthday, I am sure many of you would agree, and we send our warm regards to the Weber family!
The Weber family: Ulrike Meshulam, Andreas Metzing, Adelheid Weber, Christian Weber, Claudia v. Zastrow. Photo: Private
GRILLED MEAT AND BAKED BAGUETTES - FRESHLY EVERY DAY
ME WELCOS! TO U
FOOD FOR EVERYONE AND LONG OPENING HOURS
ARVIDSJAUR OPEN EVERY DAY
ARJEPLOG OPEN EVERY DAY
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Cartest - a family business with long experience is needed, the employees also volunteer to help on a weekend. No-one needs to apply for days off - we try to support and cover for one another. - Most of the staff are seasonal and work from November to March-April. The preparation of the land tracks begin as soon as we get negative temperatures day and night. Thereafter, we start packing the snow on the ice with snowmobiles. We monitor the weather report daily and plan our work accordingly. Just after Christmas we had a period of no snow fall and negative degrees, so we calculated that if we perforated the ice by drilling thousands of holes, the water would surface and pack the snow to a compact ice. By doing so, we could start running heavy 10 tonnes trucks and other machinery on a 55-60 cm thick ice in early January, Åse continues. -This February we have our customer Knorr-Bremse running their 25-27 tonnes vehicles out on 80-90 cm thick ice tracks, and by March they usually take out 40 tonnes vehicles, says Åse. - We are cautious and our family motto is that “if we stay cool, we will have good ice”. We do not take any risks by bringing out the machines too early on the lake. First after 35 cm core ice, we take out the first very small 6 tonnes tractors. We manage a total of 500 km ice tracks and a few land tracks as well, ends Åse.
Åse Sundström beside one of their graders
Aside the car testing site and the tracks, Cartest also run a smaller hotel and a villa for customer accommodation. Mobis and Knorr-Bremse with their staff usually add up to about 200 persons on site.
Cartest is one of the companies with the longest car testing history in Arjeplog, beginning in 1988. Initially they were several owners but nowadays Cartest has one sole owner, Alf Sundström. He runs the business with the help of his family - the wife Bente is in charge of cleaning and general maintenance and his daughters Åse and Anna with respective husbands work on the tracks. Åse says that the fifteen employees work since many years and know their respective jobs so well that they are literally their own boss. Alf considers himself an equal with his co-workers. - We are so proud of our employees and thankful for the great collaboration that we have, says Åse. We do not even need a schedule since everybody works Monday to Friday and the closest family take the weekend shifts. If it for any reason
This 15-ton snowblower can be run in both directions. It has a V8 with 350 hp. 5
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Useful Information
◗ A-EVENT, FISH & MEAT SHOP
Fish, meat and seafood in the shop. Open: Mon and Fri 8-10 & 14-17, Tues-Thurs 14-17, We offer ice-fishing tours. Info and booking tel 073-181 31 99. pi.lestander@hotmail.com
◗ EXPERIENCE ARJEPLOG
Snowmobile adventures beyond the ordinary. Deep snow, basic safari or northern light. Snowshoes: Rental and guided tours. Shop with clothes, parts and accessories for snowmobile. Daily update at facebook. experiencearjeplog.se info@experiencearjeplog.se Tel: 0961-10102.
◗ ICA SUPERMARKET
Fruit and vegetables, also organic. Salad bar (10-20 Mon-Fri, 10-18 Sat-Sun), Newbaked fresh bread every day, grilled meat. Now also pizza (11-19:30 Mon-Fri, 11-17:30 Sat-Sun). Order your birthday cake or Swedish “smörgås tårta” from us. Post office services. Mon-Fri 9-20 Sat & Sun 9-18. On Facebook: Ica Nära Arjeplog Welcome! Tel 0961-10395.
◗ FIXAR’N ◗ ARJEPLOG VILT AB/VILTBUTIKEN
In our shop and café, you will find a large assortment of Reindeer and Moose meat. Also of Fish (marinated, cold and warm smoked, sometimes also naturel/fresh), and seafood. You also will find a lot of souvenirs and handicrafts in the shop. We are on the Market square in central Arjeplog. Open: Mon-Thur 10-17, Fri 9-16, Sat 11-15 and Sun 12-15. Phone: 0961-100 01. Find us on Facebook as Viltbutiken
◗ ATM - ARJEPLOG TEST MANAGEMENT Ice tracks, office and workshop. Driving school. Info: 0961-58 28 00, Åsa. www.atmab.com
◗ CARTEST I ARJEPLOG AB Box 128 938 21 Arjeplog , Sweden Info: www.cartest.se Mail: ab.cartest@telia.com Tel : +46 961 61366
◗ CHURCH OF SWEDEN
Parish of Arjeplog. Church services on Sundays at 11.00. Open every day 8-16.
◗ COLD-NOSE-HUSKIES
Cold-Nose-Huskies offers everything from exclusive sled dog tours for one or two persons to events for bigger groups and companies. Always with the focus on giving their guests an experience for life! info@cold-nose.se www.cold-nose.se 0046-728277697 (Lars) 0046-702878502 (Malin) Instagram: @coldnosehuskies Follow us on Facebook!
◗ DOGSLEDDING
on Husky-Farm-Veijejaur. Guided dogsledtours with german speaking guides, 30min by car from Arjeplog or Slagnäs. Drive your own team or enjoy the tour in the sled. www.huskyfarm.se Uschi: +46730970977, +46702440840
Tyres and wheel alignments. Everything for your car. We can fix just about anything! Industrivägen 6. Tel 0961-615 09. info@fixarn.se
◗ FLINKFELDTS BUSS
Transfer to/from Arvidsjaur, Luleå & Skellefteå airport. We also offer bus tours, buses of various sizes at fixed prices. Info and booking: 0961-104 25. office@flinkfeldtsbuss.se
◗ 4MOVE
Discover our expert driving school in Arjeplog: For the 4th season, our sportcars, rally legends or classics are available on our private tracks for intensive training and an amazing driving experience. www.ice-driving-school.com contact@4move.fr
◗ GALTIS SKI RESORT
Opening hours 10-16: Every day: February 17 - 25, March 2 - 11 Fri-Sun: March 16 - 18 Every day: March 23 - April 8 Sat-Sun: April 14 - 22. Rental of equipment, restaurant. 11 km from central Arjeplog. Tel lift: 0961-440 26, office: 0961-109 08. Cell phone: 070-534 20 14 www.galtis.se
◗ HOTEL LYKTAN
Hotel and Conference centre. Tel: 0961-612 10. info@hotellyktan-arjeplog.se www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se
◗ HOTEL SILVERHATTEN
Accommodation, restaurants, bar, SPA area, gym, entertainment, conference. Tel: 0961-315 00, silverhatten@silverresort.se, www.silverresort.se
◗ ICEMAKERS
Tracks, workshop, offices, cold chambers and fast chargers. Info: www.icemakers.se Tel: +46 961- 329 00
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◗ KRAJA HOTEL
Accommodation in hotel and cabins, restaurant, bar, SPA area, entertainments. Tel: 0961-315 00, kraja@silverresort.se, www.silverresort.se
◗ MFS FREERIDE
Lynx and Ski-doo snow mobile rentals, all brand new. Guided tours, riding school and shorter evening tours in the mountains - all starting from Laisvall. Bookings only. Welcome! www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström) Facebook & Instagram: mfsfreeride
◗ PRESENTSTUGAN
Swedish and Samisouvenirs, children´s clothing and toys, loose tea and chocolate, jewelry, crafts, home decorations and much more. Monday-Friday: 10 - 17, lunch 13-13.30. Saturday: 10-13. Drottninggatan 10. Phone: 070-606 46 55.
◗ STORA BJÖRNSTUGAN
Spacious and comfortable cabin for 9-10 persons in the heart of Laisvallby, with all modcons (free wi-fi, sauna, apple-TV etc) Lilla Björn: Rustique timber cabin for 3-4 persons in a magic spot by Laisälven, for the full nature experience! Information and booking: Tel: +46 70-383 42 20 E-mail: latitude6607@mac.com www.storabjornstugan.se
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◗ ANNA-LISAS SOUVENIRBUTIK
We have the gifts for your friends and family, both souvenirs, handicrafts and local products. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 09:30 – 17:30, Sat 09:30 - 14:00. Our Airport shop is open Monday and Friday during the test season. www.presentbutiken.se info@presentbutiken.se Tel: 0960-10633 / 070-591 89 39 (Åsa) On Facebook: Anna-Lisas Souvenirbutik
WELCOME TO BUY YOUR LUNCH OR DINNER AT ICA SUPERMARKET ARJEPLOG
EXTRA * EXTRA * EXTRA NEW IN THE STORE:
SALAD BAR Ica Nära Arjeplog
AVAILABLE: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10-20 SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 10-18 THE TJERNFJELL TUNNEL
On Tuesday, February 20, they blasted the last explosion in the Tjernfjell tunnel close to the Norwegian border, about 150 km from Arjeplog. It was the last of the 3230 km deep mountain. They plan to release traffic in the fall of 2019. This means that the narrowest part of the road between Sweden and Norway is replaced by a tunnel.
AVAILABLE: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 11-19:30 SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 11-17:30
WE ARE OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-20 SATURDAY-SUNDAY 9-18
ARJEPLOG
From the front page article: Wonderland lodge from the inside
TESTING FACILITIES for rent Both short-term & long-term WORKSHOPS • OFFICES • TRACKS
For information, contact Magnus Holmgren tel +46 70 641 99 98 Rickard Larsson tel +46 70 635 81 10
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What’s on?
Where to Eat & Drink in Arjeplog!
Silverhatten Restaurant
WEDNESDAYS *Guided snowmobile tours A two hour evening trip in the surroundings of Laisvall, 1700 SEK. Advance booking only. For more information and booking, www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström)
THURSDAYS * After work at IGLOOTEL, from 20.00. 100 SEK entry fee including one beer, cider or alcoholfree beverage.
SATURDAYS * Pub evenings and music entertainment 22.00-02.00 at Silverhatten.
SUNDAYS * 11.00 Sunday Mass in Arjeplog church. * Snowmobile rideschool If you want to experience a four hour freeriding with the latest models of Lynx and Ski-doo snowmobiles in deep snow - we teach you to handle the snowmobile. Booking in advance. For more information and booking, www.mfsfreeride.se, mfsfreeride@gmail.com Call: +46 (0)70-294 40 67 (Magnus Sundström) +46 (0)70-605 00 81 (Filip Sundström)
SATURDAY MARCH 3 * Silverhatten Pub with music by Northern Indians, 22 – 02 Minimum age 18 years.
DAILY * Snowmobile tours on request. From 2 hours to full day or even longer. Easy trail tours or demanding deep snow! Always the best and newest snowmobiles. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se * Northern Light Hike. On request. Includes: Guide, Snowshoes, Pole/Stick, Headlight. Warm drinks and cookies. Ca 1,5 hour. 600 SEK. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se * Speed Car Xtreme. On request. 7 laps on our ice-track next to Experience Arjeplog. 700 SEK. For more information and reservation: 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se www.experiencearjeplog.se * Guided tours in IGLOOTEL. Welcome drink, guided tour through the IGLOOTEL. Price per person: 125 SEK. * 8-16 Arjeplog church is open for visitors.
* Dog sledge tour - with Cold Nose Huskies – Every Sunday, starts at Experience Arjeplog. 1,5h tour with dogsledge tour starts at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Price: 1790 sek Book via Kraja reception: + 46 (0)961 31500 *Snowmobile Sundaytour 2h. 1790 SEK. 11.30 at Experience Arjeplog. Make your reservation at Experience Arjeplog, Kraja Hotel or Hotel Silverhatten. For more information, 0961-10102, info@experiencearjeplog.se, www.experiencearjeplog.se
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Breakfast: 95 SEK Monday – Saturday: 6.30 - 9.00 Sunday: 7.00 – 10.00 Lunch: 98 SEK Monday – Saturday: 11.00 – 14.00 À la carte: Monday – Sunday: 18.00 – 23.00 Sundays at Silverhatten, Sundayoffer: Sirloin steak with pommes Anna and today’s dessert 245:Tel 0961-31500 silverhatten@silverresort.se
Kraja Restaurant
Breakfast: 95 SEK Monday – Friday: 6.30 - 9.00 Saturday - Sunday: 7.00 – 10.00 Lunch: 98 SEK Monday – Sunday: 11.00 – 14.00 À la carte: Friday – Sunday: 18.00 – 22.00 Thursdays at KRAJA STEAKHOUSE: STEAKHOUSE PLATE; Sirloin steak with chili cheese poppers, onion rings, french fries and sauce. PRICE 255:Tel 0961-31500 kraja@silverresort.se
Viltbutik & Café A cozy café, with a hint of wilderness. We have Reindeer and Moose meat, and also fish for sale in our shop. Products that we also use for our tasty sandwiches and toasts aswell in our Café. Our specialty is a plate we call ”Kaffetåren”, served with traditional delicatesses as, coffee cheese, cooked reindeer tongue, and dried reindeer meat,-coffee included. We also serve a large selection of cakes and pastries if you just want ”Fika”, -a social coffee break with colleagues, friends, date or family. Open: Mon-Thur 10-17, Fri 9-16, Sat 11-15 and Sun 12-15. Phone: 0961-100 01. You are most Welcome!