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Member Spotlight: OCTS
Member Spotlight: OCTS Providing Essential Services and Building a Strong Community Located in Zone 3 in Acheson, Overland Container Transportation Services (OCTS), is a specialty drayage and bulk transportation service provider. OCTS has been in business since 1989 and was founded in Edmonton by Jean Binnette, where the company evolved from its bulk transportation roots…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: North American Construction Group
Member Spotlight: North American Construction Group Celebrating 70 years in business! From humble beginnings with a single bulldozer in 1953, North American Construction Group has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in Canada. Originally known as North American Road, the company has evolved with the times, taking on larger infrastructure projects and groundbreaking…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre
Member Spotlight: Glowing Embers RV Park & Travel Centre Located in Zone 5, Glowing Embers RV Park and Travel Centre has been a staple in Acheson since it was originally established in 1978. Glowing Embers offers many amenities around the park, ensuring that there is always something to do, even on a rainy day! The…
Read MoreTransit in Acheson
Transit in Acheson On October 25, 2022 Parkland County Council approved a new Transit Service Delivery Model for 2023. Changes you will see include: Cancelling Route 561 Commuter Bus this includes cancelling stopping at Husky/Esso in Zone 1. Cancelling the Acheson Shuttle service and moving to an On Demand service. Partnering with the City of…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Parkland County Fire Services
Member Spotlight: Parkland County Fire Services With nearly 60 years of service on the books, Parkland County Fire Services is essential to the Acheson area. In 2014, Acheson’s very own fire station was built in Zone 1, and since then has been fully operational and a critical staple in the industrial park. The Parkland Fire…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd.
Member Spotlight: Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd. From humble beginnings to roaring success, Michener Allen has been a staple in the Acheson Industrial Park since 1983. Located in Zone 2 on 65 acres, Michener Allen is a full service automotive and industrial auction company that operates year-round working with government, businesses, and individuals to sell and…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: MPrint Sign and Print Solutions Ltd.
Member Spotlight: MPrint Sign and Print Solutions Ltd. Out of endings, comes new beginnings! In April 2021, siblings Don and Jan decided to open their new business Mprint Sign & Print Solutions Inc., after decades of combined experience in the printing industry and in business operations. Located in Zone 2 in the Acheson Industrial Park,…
Read MoreAcheson Business Association Announces New Vice-Chair
The Acheson Business Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Delly McEwan has been appointed the new Vice-Chair of the ABA. Delly is the President at NexGen Transportation, and a part of the Myshak Leadership Group. Delly founded NexGen Transportation, working out of Acheson in 2011 as a consulting firm, providing Specialized Transportation…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Kichton Contracting
Member Spotlight: Kichton Contracting Since its inception, Kichton’s culture has thrived on strong principles. In business for over 55 years, they have a long history built on operational excellence, integrity, and craftsmanship. With thousands of projects in their portfolio, Kichton provides design-build construction including complete project service minimizing risk to our clients. They also pride…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Western Star Trucks (North)
Member Spotlight: Western Star Trucks (North) The doors opened spring of 1984 in Edmonton, AB but expanded quickly with the purchase of Western Star Trucks in 1987. For years the company provided the area with quality trucks and unmatched service but knew it needed to expand to better serve its customers. In 1998 the Grande…
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