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May 28, 2012
Snowmobile
The following articles have been tagged with "Snowmobile":
Prosecutors probe Swedish beaver hunters
Society: 11 May 12
Four men who were arrested while out hunting beaver in central Sweden at the weekend are being held in custody as prosecutors continue their hunting crimes investigation related to suspected illegal hunting of wolves.
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Secret diary reveals Swedish 'snow man' pain
National: 9 May 12
Sweden’s mystery “snow man” who survived for several months in a snowed–under car in the north of the country, kept a journal before isolating himself in the woods, in which he describes his desperate financial situation.
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Snowmobile hunters run over wolverine five times
National: 22 Mar 12
Two men who deliberately killed a wolverine by repeatedly running it over with their snowmobile faced a Swedish court on Wednesday over allegations of aggravated hunting crimes and animal cruelty.
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Bad weather slows hunt for lost Hercules plane
National: 16 Mar 12
Harsh weather conditions complicated search and rescue efforts underway Thursday night to locate a Norwegian Hercules military transport plane which is feared to have crashed in the mountains of northwestern Sweden.
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British paparazzi stalk Sweden's 'snow-man'
Society: 23 Feb 12
Staff at a hospital in northern Sweden are outraged after finding British photographers lurking in their corridors on the hunt for an exclusive snap of Sweden’s mystery “snow man”, a 44-year-old who survived in his car for two months without food.
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'We don’t know why he didn’t try to leave'
National: 20 Feb 12
Many questions remain about how and why a 44-year-old Swedish man survived subzero temperatures in his snow-bound car for two months without any food.
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Swede saved after months in snowed-in car
Society: 18 Feb 12
A middle-aged Swedish man was found alive on Friday after having sat snowed under in his stranded car for the past two months, with only ice to keep him alive.
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One presumed dead in snowmobile drowning
Sport: 10 Feb 12
Two men on snowmobiles went through the ice on a lake near Östersund in northern Sweden on Thursday, in what is believed to have been a fatal accident for one.
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83-year-old woman dies in ice tragedy
Society: 25 Dec 11
An elderly woman died on Christmas Eve, when the snow scooter she was driving fell through ice at a water station in northern Sweden.
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Record warmth keeps Sweden's snow at bay
Science & Technology: 24 Nov 11
The unseasonably high temperatures across much of Sweden have left much of the country free of snow and has put autumn 2011 on track to be one of the warmest ever recorded in Sweden.
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Ten reasons to spend winter in Sweden
Travel: 23 Nov 11
While Sweden seems to be at its most captivating during the warm summer months of June to August, here’s an insider tip — the country is just as beautiful during the height of winter. Here are 10 reasons to visit Sweden during winter.
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ICEHOTEL - a frozen dream
Travel: 27 Sep 11
A journey by dogsled through a pristine white landscape to the incredible ICEHOTEL. Double rooms and suites constructed entirely of ice. An ice lobby, a chamber of ice pillars and the famous Icebar. And then come the Northern Lights...
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The four best things to do on your Swedish holiday
Travel: 22 Sep 11
From lakeside castles to elk safaris in the north, a holiday in Sweden has lots to offer. Here are some ideas of what to do.
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Swedish teen dies in motocross crash
Sport: 29 Aug 11
A 15-year-old boy was killed in during a motocross competition in Sweden on Sunday afternoon in Västerås in central Sweden, marking the fourth motor sports fatality in Sweden in the last year.
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Swedish ice racer dies after high-speed crash
Sport: 31 Mar 11
A Swedish ice racing rider has died in hospital after an accident during Wednesday's tournament in the ABB Arena in Västerås in central Sweden.
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Google Street View maps Swedish slopes
Science & Technology: 21 Mar 11
A team of snowmobiles deployed by US firm Google has spent the past week travelling Sweden's ski resorts, mapping out the peaks and the valleys for its Street View service.
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On skis in Sweden's wild, wild north
Travel: 25 Feb 11
For a winter adventure of epic proportions, The Local’s Karen Holst steps off the ski slopes and into Sweden’s lone Arctic wilderness – Sarek National Park.
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Missing Swedish pastor found dead
National: 14 Jan 11
A 78-year-old retired female pastor who has been missing since mid-December was found dead in her car on an isolated country road in western Sweden on Thursday night.
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Take the SJ train to Jämtland
Travel: 11 Nov 10
Home to one of Sweden's most popular ski resorts, the province of Jämtland will not disappoint travellers looking for a classic Swedish winter experience.
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A new life in northern Sweden - Part Two
Lifestyle: 28 Apr 10
Winter in a picturesque snowbound town can instil in the visitor a true appreciation for life in the far north of Sweden. But a dearth of jobs and a surplus of solitude help explain the region's growing demographic crisis, writes Alec Forss.
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Sleeping baby found on snowmobile trail
Society: 7 Apr 10
A young couple were out on their snowmobile near Ammarnäs in northern Sweden on Tuesday when they stumbled upon a six-month-old baby laying fast asleep on the track in front of their vehicle.
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Avalanche warning for northern Sweden skiers
National: 6 Mar 10
Ski resorts in northern Sweden have been put on high alert for avalanches in areas popular with off piste skiers.
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Thin ice spells double trouble for persistent Swedish motorist
Society: 4 Jan 10
Things didn’t go as planned for a 42-year-old man when he tried to retrieve his car after it crashed through the ice on a lake near Lidköping in central Sweden.
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Swedish Rail Destinations: Piteå
Travel: 17 Dec 09
Sponsored article: From sunbathing at midnight in summer to long walks over frozen ice in winter, Piteå is never short on fun and surreal activities.
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Swedish town in bid to allow snowmobiling downtown
Society: 19 Sep 09
Winter has not yet fallen upon Sweden but Kiruna council is getting prepared and proposing the right for residents to drive their snowmobiles in the city.
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Swedish calendar men show the full monty
Society: 31 Jul 09
A group of men in Arvidsträsk in the far north of Sweden has celebrated the tenth anniversary of a local fishing competition by baring all for a special edition calendar.
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'Missing' Swedish snowmobilers found in sauna
Society: 27 May 09
The search for three men reported missing while on a snowmobile trek in the mountains in northern Sweden was called off when a police helicopter discovered the men relaxing in a sauna.
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Snowmobilers' deaths remain a mystery
National: 30 Mar 09
Police in northern Sweden remain baffled over a couple found dead beside their snowmobile on Sunday on a lake outside of Kiruna.
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Drunken 'rescuer' smashes snowmobile into tree
National: 23 Feb 09
A mountain rescuer from western Sweden has been relieved of his duties after attempting a rescue while under the influence.
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Modern methods pit reindeer herders against animal activists
Lifestyle: 13 Feb 09
Far from the idyllic image of lone herders skiing after their reindeer, indigenous Samis in Sweden's far north today use snowmobiles and other vehicles, giving rise to an animal welfare campaign as far away as Britain, writes AFP's Nina Larson.
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Skiing on a shoestring in Åre
Travel: 22 Jan 09
With money troubles weighing heavier on Sweden than a fresh fall of snow, Jennifer Heape headed to the Åre ski resort to check out a more frugal alternative to the typical foreign alpine getaway.
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Man dies as snowmobile goes through the ice
National: 18 Jan 09
A 65-year-old man died as a result of his snowmobile crashing through thin ice on a lake near Rättvik in central Sweden on Saturday evening. One of several accidents across the country over the weekend.
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Alcohol fuels snowmobile death toll
Society: 12 Jan 09
Snowmobile accidents claimed eighteen lives in Sweden in 2008. With an estimated two thirds of deaths caused by excessive alcohol intake, interest groups have begun calling for the more widespread use of alcohol locks.
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Record-chasing snowmobile driver in Finnish flop
Society: 9 Jul 08
Joel Rehnberg's attempt to become the first person to cross the Gulf of Bothnia on a snowmobile came to a grinding halt in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Reindeer dies of snowmobile stress
National: 31 Mar 08
A reindeer has died from stress-related injuries after being tormented by one or more snowmobile drivers in northern Sweden
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More snowmobiles in Sweden than people in Norrbotten
National: 17 Sep 07
Norrbotten county council has been keeping count of the number of snowmobiles in Sweden. Interestingly, the results show that Sweden has more of the winter vehicles than Norrbotten has people.
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Moped owners face licence challenge
National: 9 Sep 07
Following fast-rising sales and an increasing number of accidents, the government has called for a full driver's licence for all kinds of moped from 2009.
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Young woman killed in snowmobile accident
National: 7 Apr 07
A 20-year-old woman died early on Saturday after being involved in a snowmobile accident north of Pajala. It took two hours for help to arrive from the nearest hospital.
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Snowmobile drivers furious as tourists break the ice
National: 31 Dec 06
The town of Piteå in the far north of Sweden usually experiences exceedingly cold winters. But mild temperatures have caused a bitter rift between ice-breaker operators and snowmobile enthusiasts.
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Reindeer herders more likely to commit suicide
Society: 5 Jun 06
Loneliness, lack of money and separation from the rest of society - these are some of the factors behind an increased likelihood that a young reindeer herder will take his own life.
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Family dies on day of snowmobile tragedies
National: 23 Jan 06
Three people died and two are missing after several serious snowmobile accidents on Sunday.
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English parking ticket for Swedish snowmobile
Smörgåsbord: 10 Sep 04
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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