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Timrå Municipality
Timrå Municipality (''Timrå kommun'') is a municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. The town of Timrå is the municipal seat. The rural municipality ''Timrå'' was made a market town (''köping'') in 1947. The present municipality was created in 1971 when Timrå was amalgamated with ''Hässjö''. Geography Timrå is located in a terrain of forest and hills. Traditionally the industry has been dominated by forestry. The timber was transported through the rivers and streams to their destination, most often to sawmills. In tribute to this, the city arms depicts trees and water. Localities * Bergeforsen * Stavreviken * Söråker * Sörberge * Timrå (seat) Notable citizens *Lennart Svedberg Jan Lennart "Lill-Strimma" Svedberg (29 February 1944 – 29 July 1972) was a Swedish ice hockey defenceman. He played for Timrå IK and Brynäs IF. He also played on the Swedish national team during six IIHF World Championships and t ... (1944-1972), ice hockey p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Sweden
The municipalities of Sweden ( sv, Sveriges kommuner) are its lower-level local government entities. There are 290 municipalities which are responsible for a large proportion of local services, including schools, emergency services and physical planning. Foundation The Local Government Act of 1991 specifies several responsibilities for the municipalities, and provides outlines for local government, such as the process for electing the municipal assembly. It also regulates a process (''laglighetsprövning'', "legality trial") through which any citizen can appeal the decisions of a local government to a county court. Municipal government in Sweden is similar to city commission government and cabinet-style council government. A legislative municipal assembly ''(kommunfullmäktige)'' of between 31 and 101 members (always an odd number) is elected from party-list proportional representation at municipal elections, held every four years in conjunction with the national general ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bergeforsen
Bergeforsen is a locality situated in Timrå Municipality, Västernorrland County Västernorrland County ( sv, Västernorrlands län) is a county ('' län'') in the north of Sweden. It is bordered by the counties of Gävleborg, Jämtland, Västerbotten and the Gulf of Bothnia. The name ''Västernorrland'' means "Western ..., Sweden with 1,563 inhabitants in 2010. References Populated places in Timrå Municipality Medelpad {{Västernorrland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sundsvall Municipality
Sundsvall Municipality ( sv, Sundsvalls kommun) is a municipality in Västernorrland County, northern Sweden, where the city Sundsvall is the seat. As most municipalities of Sweden, ''Sundsvalls kommun'' is a result of a series of amalgamations, carried out in 1952 and in the period 1965–1974. The number of original entities (existing in 1863) is thirteen. Localities Localities with more than 200 inhabitants include: *Vi, Sundsvall Municipality on Alnön, 4737 (2000) * Matfors, 3239 (2006) * Johannedal, 2596 (2000) *Kvissleby, 2535 (2000) * Stockvik, 2153 (2000) * Sundsbruk, 2080 (2000) *Njurundabommen, 1959 (2006) * Skottsund, 1011 (2000) * Svartvik, 999 (2000) *Dingersjö, 946 (2000) *Ankarsvik, 830 (2000) *Essvik, 810 (2000) *Indal, 687 (2000) * Fanbyn, 603 (2000) * Stöde, 543 (2006) *Vattjom, 499 (2006) *Kovland, 449 (2000) *Lucksta, 360 (2000) *Tunadal, 360 (2000) * Klingsta och Allsta, 313 (2000) * Juniskär, 306 (2000) * Nedansjö, 289 (2000) * Liden, 280 (2000) * Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bothnian Sea
The Bothnian Sea ( sv, Bottenhavet; fi, Selkämeri) links the Bothnian Bay (also called the Bay of Bothnia) with the Baltic proper. Kvarken is situated between the two. Together, the Bothnian Sea and Bay make up a larger geographical entity, the Gulf of Bothnia, where the Bothnian Sea is the southern part. The whole Gulf of Bothnia is situated between Sweden, to the west, Finland, to the east, and the Sea of Åland and Archipelago Sea to the south. The surface area of the Bothnian Sea is approximately 79,000 km². The largest coastal towns, from south to north, are Rauma and Pori in Finland, and Gävle and Sundsvall in Sweden. Umeå (Sweden) and Vaasa (Finland) lie in the extreme north, near Bothnian Bay. See also * Bothnian Sea National Park References External links * {{Marginal seas of the Atlantic Ocean Baltic Sea Gulfs of Sweden Bodies of water of Finland Bothnia The Gulf of Bothnia (; fi, Pohjanlahti; sv, Bottniska viken) is divided into the Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Härnösand Municipality
Härnösand Municipality ( sv, Härnösands kommun) is a Municipalities of Sweden, municipality in Västernorrland County, northern Sweden. Its seat is located in Härnösand (pop. 18,000). The present municipality was formed in 1969 through the Amalgamation (politics), amalgamation of the ''City of Härnösand'' with ''Säbrå'' (itself created in 1952 when five former entities were merged) and ''Högsjö''. Its coat of arms depict a beaver with a pike (fish), pike in its mouth. Villages * Härnösand (seat) * Ramvik * Utansjö * Älandsbro * Ramsås References External links *Härnösand - Official site {{DEFAULTSORT:Harnosand Municipality Härnösand Municipality, Municipalities of Västernorrland County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrik Forsberg
Henrik Forsberg (born 16 February 1967) is a Swedish former cross-country skier and biathlete who competed from 1988 to 2001. Competing in four Winter Olympics, he earned his best finishes at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville in cross-country skiing with a fourth in the 4 × 10 km relay and ninth in the 10 km + 15 km combined pursuit. Forsberg's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was fifth in the 50 km event at Thunder Bay, Ontario in 1995. His lone World Cup victory was in a 30 km event in Sweden in 1991. At the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Forsberg finished 14th in the 4 × 7.5 km relay and 47th in the 20 km individual events. His best finishes at the Biathlon World Championships was 12th in the 4 × 7.5 km relay at Lahti in 2000 and his best individual finish of 24th in the 20 km individual event at Pokljuka in 2001. Forsberg's best individual finish was second in a 10 km sprint event in S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henrik Flyman
Henrik Flyman (born on September 6 in Sundsvall, Sweden) is a composer, guitarist and producer. He is active in the bands Lacrimosa, Evil Masquerade and his own solo career. Biography Henrik Flyman is best known as a touring and recording musician with Lacrimosa and his own band Evil Masquerade. In the early days of his career Henrik was a founding member of the Swedish fantasy metal band Moahni Moahna where he was active between 1992-1997. A few years later he formed ZooL, which was basically Moahni Moahna with a modified line up and a more classic hard rock sound. ZooL had a brief career and did only release one album. Between 2002-2004 he played lead guitars for the Danish Celtic folk metal band Wuthering Heights and in 2003 he founded Evil Masquerade in Copenhagen. The music on their debut album Welcome to the Show had its roots in both classical music and heavy metal and they were soon labeled by media as being theatrical metal. In 2009 he teams up with Tilo Wolff in the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magdalena Forsberg
Magdalena "Magda" Forsberg (née Wallin; born 25 July 1967) is a Swedish former cross-country skier and biathlete. She was the dominating female biathlete from 1997 to 2002, when she retired, winning the Biathlon World Cup for six years straight. She is also a six-times world champion, a two-times Olympic bronze medalist, and holds the record for the most World Cup victories in women's biathlon. She has been married to Henrik Forsberg, also a biathlete and cross-country skier, since mid-1996. Cross-country skiing Forsberg competed as a cross country skier from 1988 to 1996, participating in the World Cup. Her best results at the Winter Olympics were in Albertville in 1992 where she finished seventh in the 4 × 5 km relay and 26th in the 15 km event. Forsberg's best individual finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the 30 km event at Lahti in 1989. In 1987 she was in the Swedish team that finished third in the 4 × 5 km relay. Her best W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lennart Svedberg
Jan Lennart "Lill-Strimma" Svedberg (29 February 1944 – 29 July 1972) was a Swedish ice hockey defenceman. He played for Timrå IK and Brynäs IF. He also played on the Swedish national team during six IIHF World Championships and the 1968 Winter Olympics. Svedberg was named best defenceman at the 1970 World Championships. Svedberg died in a road accident outside of Timrå, Sweden, in July 1972, colliding with Leif Engvalls' tour-bus. See also *List of ice hockey players who died during their playing careers This is a list of ice hockey players who died during their playing careers. Player deaths Before 1931 1930–1969 1970–1989 1990–1999 2000–2009 2010–2019 2020–present day See also *Sportspeople who died during their car ... SourcesIIHF Directorate Awards External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Svedberg, Lennart 1944 births 1972 deaths Brynäs IF players Ice hockey players with retired numbers Ice hockey players at the 1968 Winter Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sörberge
Sörberge is a village in Timrå Municipality, Sweden. The village has three schools, Böle skola for years 1-6, Sörbergeskolan for years 7-9, and Timrå Gymnasieskola for the secondary school level. The local Ice hockey team, Timrå Red Eagles, plays its home hames in the Eon Arena located between Sörbergskolan and Timrå Secondary School. There is an ICA grocery store, a clothes store, a bank, a hamburger restaurant, three pizza restaurants, and one filling station. Sundsvall-Härnösand Airport (Midlanda Airport) is located between Söråker and Sörberge, so not in Härnösand nor in Sundsvall Sundsvall () is a city and the seat of Sundsvall Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden. It has a population of 58,807 as of 2020; more than 95,000 live in the municipal area. It is Sweden's 21st largest city by population. History Th .... External linksSörberge {{DEFAULTSORT:Sorberge Populated places in Timrå Municipality Medelpad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Söråker
Söråker is a locality situated in Timrå Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden with 2,312 inhabitants in 2010. Sports The following sports clubs are located in Söråker: * Söråkers FF Söråkers FF is a Swedish football club located in Söråker. Background Söråkers FF currently plays in Division 4 Medelpad which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Söråkers IP in Söråker. The clu ... References Populated places in Timrå Municipality Medelpad {{Västernorrland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stavreviken
Stavreviken is a locality situated in Timrå Municipality, Västernorrland County, Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... with 216 inhabitants in 2010. References Populated places in Timrå Municipality Medelpad {{Västernorrland-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
