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Atchison was born and raised in Saskatoon where he attended Queen Elizabeth and Holliston Elementary Schools, Walter Murray Collegiate and the University of Saskatchewan. A sportsman, he has participated in curling, tennis, football, golf and hockey as both a player and a coach.
Atchison was first elected to Saskatoon's City Council as the councillor for in 1994 and was re-elected in 1997.
During his nine years on City Council, Atchison sat on many Boards and Committees. To name a few: Audit, Budget, Pension, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, Administration and Finance, Planning and Operations, Prairieland Exhibition, Special Needs Transportation and The Partnership (an organization of downtown businesses).
Don Atchison is the owner/operator of a longtime men’s clothing store in downtown Saskatoon. He and his wife Mardele have five children.
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