some expansion. It is also home to a very
good education system with a high per-
centage of graduates pursuing post-sec-
ondary education. Excellent recreational
and protective services additionally aid the
quality of life here. “We offer amenities
that I would argue no town of our size is
able to offer people,” McKinnon said.
KEYS TO SUCCESS: INDUSTRY,
GOVERNMENT AND
COMMUNITY
How has Atikokan managed to thrive de-
spite the demolition of its key economic
engine?
The town happens to be awash with natu-
ral resources. Mayor Dennis Brown, for-
mer elementary school teacher and mayor
Resolute Forest Products
Construction by Mike McKinnon
OCTOBER 2016
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