Biography

Don Atchison

I am very pleased to introduce His Worship Donald Atchison, Mayor of Saskatoon.

Mayor Atchison was first elected to Saskatoon City Council in 1994 and served as councillor up to his election as Mayor in 2003. He was re-elected as Mayor in 2006 and again in 2009.

Growing up in Saskatoon, “Atch” was involved in a variety of activities. He especially loved sports, where his talent as a hockey goaltender led to playing in the professional leagues. After hockey, he returned to Saskatoon and his family’s retail business. He and his wife Mardele have remained in Saskatoon, where they have raised their five children.

Mayor Atchison believes family and teamwork are essential principles in his role as Mayor. He strives to see all sides of the issues, to work in partnership to create the greatest benefit for all citizens of Saskatoon.

Keeping your finger on the pulse of a growing city like Saskatoon is a full-time job. Mayor Atchison has been a member of almost every Board and Committee of City Council. He has attended over 7,500 meetings and public events as Mayor.

In recognition of his work, Mayor Atchison has received a number of honours, including being named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International; the Medal of Merit by the International Association of Lions Clubs; and the Saskatchewan Centennial Award.

Please help me welcome Mayor Donald Atchison.

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