Acheson

• Behind the scenes: How AI is used at Amazon warehouses

  Amazon offered a behind-the-scenes look at how artificial intelligence is used at its YEG2 fulfilment centre in Acheson, just outside Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2023
  
• Pedestrian struck while crossing Highway 16 near Acheson, Alta.

  RCMP west of Edmonton are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Acheson, Alta., on Monday morning.

  Traffic

  Jul 31, 2023
  
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• Deadly Parkland County intersection to be moved as part of Alberta budget 2023

  The intersection at Highway 16A and Range Road 20 will be moved east where there are better sightlines, according to MLA Shane Getson.

  Traffic

  Mar 2, 2023
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• Theft of 2 luxury trailers worth $300K caught on video in Acheson: ‘He obviously planned it out’

  'It's just sickening. We're not a huge corporation. We're a small, family owned dealership. We've been here for 35 years and this last year, the theft is the worst it's ever been.'

  Crime

  Dec 7, 2022
• Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in hit and run with pickup west of Edmonton

  RCMP said a older model, grey or silver Dodge Ram 1500 was travelling east on Highway 44 when the collision with the motorcyclist happened just before 7 a.m. Monday.

  Traffic

  May 30, 2022
• Amazon to open new warehouse in Alberta that will use robotics to pick, pack, ship small items

  The company says the Acheson warehouse in Parkland County, Alta., will create more than 1,000 full- and part-time jobs.

  Economy

  Jun 28, 2021
• Mother of child killed in fire west of Edmonton thanks community for support

  The mother of a child killed in a house fire west of Edmonton over the weekend says she is grateful for the support her family has received from people during a time of profound sadness.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• 3-year-old boy dies in house fire west of Edmonton

  A child is dead following a fire late Sunday afternoon at a rural home west of Edmonton

  Fire

  Nov 15, 2020
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• Edmonton police charge pair in relation to break-and-enter spree with more than 55 incidents

  Between July 24 and Sept. 1, police said there were more than 55 early-morning commercial break and enters in Edmonton, Leduc and Acheson.

  Crime

  Sep 8, 2020
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• Counter-protesters tear down CN rail blockade in west Edmonton

  On Wednesday afternoon, an Alberta judge signed an injunction CN had filed against the blockade on the rail line. 

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020