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Siikajokilaakso

Siikajokilaakso is a Finnish local newspaper founded in 1966, serving the municipalities of Pyhäntä, Siikajoki and Siikalatva, and owned by Kaleva Oy since 2018.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Siikajokilaakso is a Finnish local newspaper founded in 1966. It serves the Siikajoki river valley area, covering the three municipalities of Pyhäntä, Siikajoki and Siikalatva. Its main editorial office is located in Ruukki, in the municipality of Siikajoki. The paper is published in Finnish and provides local news, opinion pieces, columns, sports, culture and community information for residents of the region. In June 2018, the Oulu-based media company Kaleva Oy acquired Siikajokilaakso from Joutsen Media, making it part of the Kaleva group. The newspaper maintains a digital presence at siikajokilaakso.fi, where it publishes news, columns, podcasts and interactive games alongside its print edition. As a local newspaper, Siikajokilaakso plays a central role in regional communication, covering topics such as local sports facilities, education, religion, and community events. Its content reflects the everyday life and concerns of the Siikajoki valley communities.

History

Siikajokilaakso was founded in 1966 as a local newspaper for the Siikajoki river valley region in Finland. The paper's main editorial office is located in Ruukki, in the municipality of Siikajoki. It serves the three municipalities of Pyhäntä, Siikajoki and Siikalatva, providing local news and community information. In June 2018, the Oulu-based media company Kaleva Oy acquired Siikajokilaakso from Joutsen Media, integrating it into the Kaleva group. The newspaper continues to operate both in print and online, with its website siikajokilaakso.fi offering news, columns, podcasts, and interactive games. Over the decades, Siikajokilaakso has remained a key source of local information for the Siikajoki valley communities, covering topics ranging from local sports and education to religion and community events.

  • 2018

    Kaleva Oy acquires Siikajokilaakso from Joutsen Media in June.

  • 1966

    Siikajokilaakso newspaper is founded.

Products and positioning

Local newspaper serving the Siikajoki river valley communities in Finland.

  • Siikajokilaakso newspaper

    Local print newspaper covering the Siikajoki river valley area.

  • siikajokilaakso.fi

    Digital news website with news, columns, podcasts, and games.

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