Life as an ICA retailer in Östmark

There are many different reasons to leave your hometown and move to a new part of Sweden, or perhaps the world. For Magnus Lundgren, who was born and raised in Säffle, the new place to live became Torsby. Or more precisely, Östmark.
The Speedy & Spirited Family

In the newly renovated kitchen a few kilometers outside Torsby, there’s plenty of hustle and bustle. Dad Fredrik is frying minced meat while Mom Maria chops cabbage. In the living room, the children Hilma, 9, and Arvid, 12, are watching TV while waiting for dinner. It’s Monday evening, and the family has just returned home after the day’s work and all their extracurricular activities.
A life in the village – The Tillberg family’s journey from Stockholm to Likenäs

At Backa Farm in Likenäs, it’s quiet and peaceful. A few goats graze calmly in their pasture. A pile of firewood waits to be carried into the woodshed. Christer and Maria Tillberg have lived here for 36 years.
The Henriksson family – black belt in ball sports and community life

Say the word “ball” and you’ll immediately have the full attention of the entire Henriksson family. For them, nothing beats ball sports. Whether it’s football, handball, or golf – as soon as they see a ball, you can be sure it won’t be long before it’s in play.
A safe upbringing for children and exciting career development

That the Lech family ended up in Torsby was probably a fortunate coincidence. They had started talking about moving to a smaller town when their family grew to four.