Don Atchison
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Don Atchison said
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"There isn't much you can do about that, so we have to move on,"
CBC Sunday, November 15, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Charlie still got more votes than the two [of us] together,"
CBC Sunday, November 15, 2020 1:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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about Bus Rapid Transit
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"The people have spoken and I guess they're in favour of a $135 million library, bike lanes of 3rd avenue, $150 to $500 million Bus Rapid Transit, and so the population has spoken. Those were things that I didn't certainly think were required in Saskatoon,"
barrie Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:47:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“It’s a lack of leadership once again. This should have all been dealt with because in November, you do have snow storms,”
barrie Friday, November 13, 2020 3:20:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison asked
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"Where were the briefings? Why were the people not being told what was going on along the way? If you look at the provincial government with COVID, they do that on a regular basis. Why wasn't the city doing this?"
CBC Friday, November 13, 2020 2:29:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison says
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"People actually stop and will get out of their doors for a sign,"
CBC Saturday, November 7, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison says
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"Asking for your vote on Election Day," "Oh my god, you've got it, man,"
CBC Saturday, November 7, 2020 7:32:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison told
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“Council needs guidance from a proven mayor after a bleak and dismal record of accomplishments over the last four years,”
barrie Saturday, November 7, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We need to find a place [where] they, in fact, can do gardening, they can have their own space for themselves, that it's there 24 hours a day," "I'm talking about having tiny homes, that sort of thing, where people can have a pet of their own so they can, in fact, feel as if someone is caring for them"
CBC Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"The notion that it's going to be $120 million is totally inaccurate," "Go to Mississauga News. You'll find that it was $528 million. London, Ontario, was $500 million. They bought land in Ontario. We've got overpasses here"
CBC Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"we really need to go back to the drawing board if it's possible,"
CBC Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We need to be able to get people off the street, and the other critical part is to have separation there. Putting a group of people all together in one area is going to cause us nothing but problems in the end. We've got to move very quickly,"
CBC Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We don't need any more studies,"
CBC Tuesday, November 3, 2020 9:41:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"For the arts community and for the sports community, the groups that have been struggling over the years, they need a more long-term permanent solution,"
CBC Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:46:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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”They wanted to get together in a larger group but they couldn’t because of the pandemic. What they wanted to do was just show their support,” “I really am so grateful for all our newcomers that have come out and joined and supported us along the way. They want to have Saskatoon be a better community, a stronger community”
barrie Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:26:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison told
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about Bus Rapid Transit
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“I truly believe the project is still going to be in that $500 million range for Bus Rapid Transit and the City of Saskatoon needs to revisit that before we go any further,”
barrie Friday, October 23, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“The buses need to come every five minutes on the high-traffic areas,”
barrie Friday, October 23, 2020 10:51:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“I have no faith in the $6.1 billion (projected return) that it will have a zero net impact on the citizens of Saskatoon’s pocketbook,”
cknw Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:50:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“I have no faith in the $6.1 billion (projected return) that it will have a zero net impact on the citizens of Saskatoon’s pocketbook,”
globalnews Wednesday, October 21, 2020 4:43:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“This will rejuvenate the city centre which will help retain current jobs in the construction phase and even more jobs for the long-term,”
cknw Saturday, October 17, 2020 5:31:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“This will rejuvenate the city centre which will help retain current jobs in the construction phase and even more jobs for the long-term,”
globalnews Saturday, October 17, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“We don’t need blue-ribbon panels. We need action,” “I’m prepared to get my suitcase and fly anywhere in the world to bring business back here”
barrie Saturday, October 17, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison says
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"Are we looking for force and strength or looking for different attitudes, different backgrounds, different understandings of how to deal with the community?"
CBC Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:00:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“I want them to rule on whether or not the $67.5 million is actually a done deal. Can that be reversed at this particular point in time? And if it can, then we need to have those discussions at that point,”
cknw Saturday, September 19, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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“I want them to rule on whether or not the $67.5 million is actually a done deal. Can that be reversed at this particular point in time? And if it can, then we need to have those discussions at that point,”
globalnews Saturday, September 19, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We have to set an example,"
CBC Tuesday, September 15, 2020 2:09:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison told
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“The first question that needs to be asked is to the city solicitor and to the city clerk is this even possible to do? Because in the bylaws, it’s very ambiguous in some ways where it says that you can’t undo something that has been done like this,”
cknw Thursday, September 10, 2020 2:07:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I'm going to be talking about the policies for the city of Saskatoon and the parade is another story," "I've been to the flag raising in 2016 and those are bridges that we'll cross down the road, but this election is about policies"
CBC Monday, August 31, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison added
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“They depend on that. They’re counting on that for us to make good decisions for them. Their lives depend on it, their livelihoods, their businesses are all geared to that,”
globalnews Saturday, August 29, 2020 3:54:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Our campaign is about what matters to all: safety, security, certainty and stability,"
CBC Friday, August 28, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I think it's incumbent to look at the people that are there, that are living there [and] can't go in there 24 hours a day and there's no facilities for them to use,"
CBC Friday, August 28, 2020 11:22:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"This is something where the government and private sector and NGOs can all get together and work together," "This could really have a tremendous impact for our city and for our province"
CBC Saturday, March 4, 2017 4:47:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"The voters have spoken tonight and the voters are always right in the end,"
CBC Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:56:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Street checks and carding I think are two different scenarios,"
CBC Wednesday, October 19, 2016 4:40:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"When I see an officer on the street I feel a lot more safe and secure it doesn't matter what time of day it is,"
CBC Wednesday, October 19, 2016 4:40:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Members were demoralized and embarrassed to say they were officers," "Today morale on the service is extremely high"
CBC Wednesday, October 19, 2016 4:40:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We've done everything but get the pension plan dealt with," "Kelley Moore is right in bed with the union now, saying she'll give them anything they want. I'm sorry, but that's just not the way you do business"
CBC Monday, October 17, 2016 9:29:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We're probably close to $1 billion that has come to the city of Saskatoon,"
CBC Wednesday, October 12, 2016 3:40:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"People are concerned about the pothole in front of their home, not down the street," "But we had to do all the roads and the major arterial collector roads first of all, in order to get where we want to be"
CBC Tuesday, October 4, 2016 6:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We are not going to give the transit people a veto over the plan," "They're still talking about job action with us. We need to have certainty into the future"
CBC Tuesday, October 4, 2016 6:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"When you're working with other levels of government, it's all about relationships," "Going out there and demanding more money, when they tell us there is absolutely no more money there, others are cutting back...We've almost received a billion dollars in funding from the other two levels of government since I've been the mayor. The reason being are the relationships we've been able to build"
CBC Tuesday, October 4, 2016 6:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We were very disappointed about the announcement that the provincial government had yesterday, and we are certainly working with them," "We've spoken to the government about this already"
CBC Thursday, September 29, 2016 10:54:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I don't mind debating the state of the city. I don't mind talking about where we are and where we are going. But let's be honest about it,"
CBC Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:00:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison accuses
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"What has Charlie Clark done personally in his own time to raise money for the Meewasin trail?"
CBC Thursday, September 29, 2016 6:00:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I don't mind debating the state of the city. I don't mind talking about where we are and where we are going. But let's be honest about it,"
CBC Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:36:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison accuses
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"What has Charlie Clark done personally in his own time to raise money for the Meewasin trail?"
CBC Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:36:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Who we need to hear from is [city manager] Mr. [Murrray] Totland to make sure he has all the numbers and everything available and we need to make sure Mr. Totland has the opportunity to deal with the media, through you to the general public, to explain in great detail what's there,"
CBC Tuesday, August 30, 2016 2:06:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Everyone should be safe in our communities regardless of their lifestyle choices, religion or ethnicity,"
CBC Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:37:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Everyone should be safe in our communities regardless of their lifestyle choices, religion or ethnicity,"
CBC Tuesday, June 14, 2016 7:02:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Everyone should be safe in our communities regardless of their lifestyle choices, religion or ethnicity,"
CBC Tuesday, June 14, 2016 2:44:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Everyone should be safe in our communities regardless of their lifestyle choices, religion or ethnicity,"
CBC Monday, June 13, 2016 10:40:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"Once again the world stands united against an act of terrorism and hate," "Today we grieve for the victims and offer our condolences to their families and friends"
CBC Monday, June 13, 2016 10:40:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I am so delighted that the provincial government and the Premier have stayed true to their word," "Traditionally those funds come forward after the project is completed, not during projects. I think it goes to show you the trust between the two orders of government"
CBC Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:10:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"I don't know where the provincial government is in terms of funding for years '17 and '18," "We need to have the discussions with them, and where they think they're headed. Then we need to be able to put together a business plan for the future so that the MVA stays viable"
CBC Thursday, June 2, 2016 3:10:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"All you have to do is ask the people who live in the Rosewood area,"
CBC Friday, May 27, 2016 7:41:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison announced
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"We're going to challenge Mayor Nenshi that when his team loses tomorrow night at SaskTel Centre, he's going to have to don a Rush jersey for his council meeting coming up,"
CBC Saturday, May 21, 2016 12:04:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"We're just counting on making sure that the government will maintain its commitment with the Revenue Sharing Program. I think that's exceedingly important,"
CBC Wednesday, March 18, 2015 1:11:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"There's a whole host of things that you can wish and hope for. But one can't have rose-coloured glasses on, or be jaded either,"
CBC Wednesday, March 18, 2015 1:11:00 AM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"On June 21 I hope we see runners, walkers, people in wheelchairs -- we'll have a short portion for them, too -- families, children join us for a long day and a long journey,"
CBC Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:15:00 PM EAT
Don Atchison said
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"When you think about the TransCanada trail right now, we really want to be able to have this trail all the way from Whitecap reserve through Whitecap park, down through the city, and all the way out to Wanuskewin in the end. But it all takes time and it takes money,"
CBC Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:15:00 PM EAT
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mayor | 83.87% | EN | 03/04/201704/03/2017 |
councillor | 6.45% | EN | 10/27/201627/10/2016 |
candidate | 9.68% | EN | 10/19/201619/10/2016 |
Names | Lang | Count |
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Don Atchison | EN | 100.00% |
Type | Entity Name | Count |
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![]() | Saskatchewan Party | 3.87% |
![]() | error | 3.66% |
![]() | Clark | 3.23% |
![]() | City Council | 3.01% |
![]() | CBC News | 3.01% |
![]() | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | 2.15% |
![]() | World Health Organization | 2.15% |
![]() | Modern | 2.15% |
![]() | Mark Mills | 1.94% |
![]() | Daren Hill | 1.94% |
![]() | Bus Rapid Transit | 1.72% |
![]() | Gordie Howe | 1.51% |
![]() | GLOBAL NEWS | 1.51% |
![]() | CP | 1.51% |
![]() | Olivier Bohuon | 1.29% |
![]() | Chamber of commerce | 1.29% |
![]() | Association | 1.29% |
![]() | Tribal Council | 1.29% |
![]() | CTV News | 1.29% |
![]() | Centre | 1.08% |
![]() | Zach Galifianakis | 1.08% |
![]() | Janna Sampson | 1.08% |
![]() | Commission | 1.08% |
![]() | Civic Centre | 1.08% |
![]() | Baptist Church | 1.08% |
![]() | Ebenezer Baptist | 1.08% |
![]() | Orlando Fla | 0.86% |
![]() | Alice Wong | 0.86% |
![]() | Business Forum | 0.86% |
Type | Entity Name | Score |
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![]() | Mark Prebble | 0.125 |
![]() | Katy Fitzpatrick | 0.075 |
![]() | Janna Sampson | 0.0532 |
![]() | Grant McConnell | 0.0455 |
![]() | Jennifer Campeau | 0.0238 |
![]() | Saskatchewan Party | 0.0175 |
![]() | Kelly Parker | 0.0159 |
![]() | Daren Hill | 0.0144 |
![]() | Clark | 0.0142 |
![]() | CBC News | 0.0132 |
![]() | City Council | 0.0109 |
![]() | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | 0.01 |
![]() | Jennifer Hollett | 0.0099 |
![]() | Marion Graham | 0.0096 |
![]() | Brent Penner | 0.0094 |
![]() | Modern | 0.009 |
![]() | Christine Gosselin | 0.0084 |
![]() | error | 0.0083 |
![]() | Bus Rapid Transit | 0.008 |
![]() | David Reichert | 0.008 |
![]() | Mark Mills | 0.0076 |
![]() | Clive Weighill | 0.0071 |
![]() | Gordie Howe | 0.0069 |
![]() | GLOBAL NEWS | 0.0069 |
![]() | CP | 0.0064 |
![]() | Olivier Bohuon | 0.0064 |
![]() | CTV News | 0.0061 |
![]() | Tribal Council | 0.0058 |
![]() | Zach Galifianakis | 0.005 |
![]() | Civic Centre | 0.005 |


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