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Member Spotlight: ROHL Global
Member Spotlight: ROHL Global About Finding solutions to connectivity, ROHL started in 1967 as a small family business based out of rural Manitoba, primarily in road construction. In the late 1980’s, the Rohl children worked together to push the business into the telecommunications industry. Staying true to their roots and family values, they worked hard…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Lotus Group
Member Spotlight: Lotus Group About Believing in the Power of People, the Lotus Group was born from a desire to ignite change and provide meaningful service and support for businesses in the areas that relate to their people. Founded in 2019 by their CEO Stephanie Rodenkirchen, Lotus’ service offering was purposely designed to be different…
Read More2024 Women in Leadership Event Photos
2024 Women in Leadership Event Photos Inspirational, engaging and empowering are words that describe the inaugural sold out Women in Leadership event held on May 9th, 2024. It was an amazing evening of networking, great food, and discussion. Our panelists Darlene Whittaker, Maron Green and Jacqui Konlup captivated the room and sparked some vital conversation.…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: RST
Member Spotlight: RST With long-standing family history and 25 years of providing quality trucking service, and unwavering determination, RST continues to drive forward. The Sanderson family started trucking in the 1950’s doing custom tractor and dirt works. Raised in a trucking environment it was a natural progression that in 1999, their son Ross Sanderson started…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Supreme Steel
Member Spotlight: Supreme Steel Started in 1972 by John and Sally Leder, Supreme Steel has become one of Canada’s biggest privately held steel fabricators. John started working for a fabrication company and one day suggested the company buy a truck so he would not be working from the trunk of his car. They came back…
Read MoreMember 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…
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