{ "city": "Atikokan", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/atikokan/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1936" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $3.59 million road reconstruction and museum internship agreement", "summary": "The Town of Atikokan Council approved a change order for road reconstruction on Burns Street, Gorrie Street, and part of MacKenzie Avenue. Additionally, the council passed a by-law to fund a museum intern through the Canadian Museums Association.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132963/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=DDD5592E0A4E438EA38A8177FC45C4CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1935" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Atikokan Committee-of-the-Whole discusses financial statements and municipal projects", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole will review the 2024 consolidated financial statements presented by MNP LLP. The agenda includes status updates on the Splashpad & Public Washroom Project, Ball Park Revitalization, and various public works and airport agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132961/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D55A96F9104F497E8092BDD7EC6E2981", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1934" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Road paving project faces funding shortfall as costs rise", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole is receiving department updates on major infrastructure projects, including the MacKenzie Bridge replacement, O'Brien Roadworks, and a road paving project report noting that construction cost increases have reduced the work achievable under the original grant. They will also discuss a museum funding application and community programs.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132727/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=6EE560D63E4E4157937221D385099260", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1932" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider delegating authority to CAO during lame duck period", "summary": "This regular council meeting will discuss and potentially pass several by-laws, including a delegation of authority to the CAO during the lame duck period (By-law No. 30-26), a roads paving project resolution, an agreement with the Canadian Museums Association for a museum intern (By-law No. 31-26), amendments to cemetery fees (By-law No. 32-26), and repeal of the memorial bench by-law (By-law No. 33-26). An in-camera session is scheduled to discuss the Fire Chief/CBO/CEMC/Manager of By-Law Enforcement position.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132729/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=3EB6BE615B66447CAEB8F336D9251898", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1931" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider adopting 2026 tax rates and budget estimates", "summary": "Council will vote on By-Law No. 20-26 to adopt estimates, tax rates, and tax ratios for 2026. Also up for discussion are declaring surplus property, adjusting cemetery fees, and considering a new residential property tax class. A follow-up on tailgate event permits and an in-camera session regarding personnel are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132549/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=58AAF576AE084D2AB8CB8D1A489FE29C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1929" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Council to hear proposal for new residential tax class for small northern towns", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole will receive a delegation from Hornepayne's CAO urging support for a provincial amendment to create a Small Northern New Residential Property Tax Class. Council will also discuss direction on public washroom facilities for the proposed splash pad and downtown projects, review financial reports, and consider surplus property sales.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132547/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C454ABD72B7947BB8207A019CB45F673", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1928" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Atikokan OPP Detachment Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1914" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Atikokan Cemetery Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1923" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Committee receives 2025 OPP annual crime report", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a delegation from Detachment Commander Inspector Jim Mills and S/Sgt. Dereck McLean presenting the 2025 annual Ontario Provincial Police report, including crime statistics. The committee will also discuss a CAO update and an MNRF Airport Lease Agreement. Other reports from finance, public works, fire, and community services are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132280/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F0EE97B9BF8F4FF0B35BD1B3B3E09EEB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1909" }, { "date": "2026-05-25", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to decide on Splash Pad and Public Washroom Project", "summary": "Council will vote on resolutions including an MNRF lease agreement, a splash pad and public washroom project, and proclaiming June as Seniors Month. A delegation and discussion on NORDS funding are also scheduled. An in-camera session will address an identifiable individual HR matter.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/132282/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FD253635B6AD4F4A8153B38EF473F6B1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1922" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Council will consider by‑law to create a municipal election compliance audit committee.", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive reports from Administration & Employee Relations, Finance, Public Works, Fire & Property, Community Services, and Economic Development. It will consider a recommendation to adopt By‑Law No. 26‑26 to appoint members to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee under the Municipal Elections Act. The meeting also includes appointing a new board member to the Museum of Atikokan and discussing a NOHFC grant for the museum.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131976/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=AC4609EC26D14BD993D79C717AD7BF83", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1918" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves $25,000 grant pilot and self‑identifies in impact assessment", "summary": "Council adopted a Community Investment Grant Program funded up to $25,000 for 2026, administered by the Atikokan Economic Development Corporation. The Council also resolved to self‑identify Atikokan as a local community in the federal Impact Assessment process and to notify the Impact Assessment Agency before the May 10 deadline. In‑camera items include the disposition of property at 564 O'Brien Street and 507 MacKenzie Avenue West. By‑Law No. 26‑26 was approved to appoint members to the Compliance Audit Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131978/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A430877409784518B546A2B4B8ADDC59", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1919" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Council will consider joining the federal impact assessment for the NWMO nuclear waste project.", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive departmental updates on administration, finance, public works, fire, and community services. Council will discuss a proposal for Atikokan to formally self‑identify as a local community in the federal Impact Assessment for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository project. Additional items include a doctor appreciation celebration and routine procedural business.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131757/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=241E66F04AFD454EBF39172C0E127AC1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1916" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $25,000 community investment program and key resolutions", "summary": "The April 27 council meeting will consider several resolutions, including approval of a $25,000 Community Investment Program that offers matching grants up to $5,000 per business. A resolution to purchase a new sewer truck from Joe Johnson Equipment for $557,198.56 plus HST will also be presented. The council will adopt By‑law No. 24‑26 to enter an agreement with the Minister of Transportation for $24,184 of provincial gas‑tax funding for transit. Additional items include repealing By‑law No. 12‑18 (municipal election recount policy) and discussing municipal engagement in the Regional Impact Assessment Process.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131759/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=17E210F516D040369BA8A94372983CEB", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1917" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Council to approve $557,198.56 sewer truck purchase for Public Works", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider rescinding the Municipal Election Recount Policy because the town now uses electronic voting. It will decide whether to purchase a new sewer truck, with the recommended vendor being Joe Johnson Equipment at $557,198.56. The body will also review an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to receive up to $24,184 in Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for public transportation. Additional items include a task‑force update and a signage program presentation.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131600/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=69AED0E754A04644A9C0A54CA7821D34", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1912" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider resolution supporting Bike Park at Centennial Park", "summary": "The Atikokan Town Council will discuss a resolution to support the Bike Park project, identifying Centennial Park as the preferred location. The meeting also includes a resolution on the purchase of a new sewer truck and a by‑law to formalize an agreement with the Minister of Transportation on the provincial gas tax. Standard agenda items such as approvals of minutes, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and committee reports will also be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131602/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=90D1834A94824B3BAB846557C79664BA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1915" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Atikokan OPP Detachment Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1911" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Atikokan Council to consider agreement with LH North Ltd. and new hires", "summary": "The Town Council will meet to decide on a by-law agreement with LH North Ltd. and the hiring of Public Works employees. The meeting will also include reports from various municipal departments and supplementary committees.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131418/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=21FFCA59A2D94AB594E63997B775A343", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1906" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Discussion of $500,000 Northwood Splash Pad and $261,000 flood mitigation project", "summary": "The Committee‑of‑Whole will review updates on the Northwood Splash Pad, including design, funding and procurement steps. The agenda notes a total design‑and‑construction cost of $500,000 for the splash pad and $261,000 for an associated flood‑mitigation facility, with the latter 50% funded by a third party. A draft RFP prepared by Kresin Engineering is under review before moving to procurement. Additional reports cover CAO updates, bike‑park progress and other departmental items.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131416/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=982875957B704D21B56B937DB548474B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1905" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider Community Support Agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc.", "summary": "The Town of Atikokan Council will review and vote on several by‑law resolutions, including a Community Support Agreement with Hydro One Networks Inc. and a merger agreement for properties at 131 & 133 Burns Street. The agenda also includes the presentation of the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Report and updates from the Committee‑of‑the‑Whole. Delegations and supplementary committee reports will be heard before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131265/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=D6387CEAF5BC423FBCCF38AD923DDC13", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1904" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Committee reviews 2025 water system report and funding agreements", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole will receive the 2025 Annual Report for the Atikokan Drinking Water System and consider a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Hydro One Waasigan Community Benefit Fund.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131263/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=6B950BA7CD87415ABE54B963D8E7F16E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1903" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Youth committee proposes new community bike pump track", "summary": "The Committee-of-the-Whole will hear a proposal from the Atikokan Bike Park Committee to build a youth-led bike skills park. The body will also review reports on municipal infrastructure updates and a salary administration policy for non-unionized staff.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131130/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=4B7BA3F374814AC2A4436993859987C5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1902" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to award $5.575 M bridge contract on MacKenzie Avenue", "summary": "The Town of Atikokan Council will vote on a resolution to award the MacKenzie Avenue Bridge Replacement tender to LH North Ltd for $5,575,000 plus HST. A separate resolution will shorten the 30‑day amendment period for the 2026 budget, which includes a 2 % tax increase. The meeting will also consider by‑laws to appoint Lottery Licensing Officers and to formalize a non‑union employee agreement, and a request to align the town’s time zone with Thunder Bay.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/131132/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=3880E7E0A3994185A4477B0B19BAAB09", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1907" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Committee-of-the-Whole", "headline": "Council to award LH North Ltd. the MacKenzie Ave bridge replacement contract", "summary": "The Committee‑of‑Whole will consider two key actions: approving By‑Law 14‑26 to appoint new Lottery Licensing Officers, and awarding the MacKenzie Avenue Bridge replacement tender to LH North Ltd. The bridge project is budgeted at $5,575,000 plus HST and is funded from a $5.4 million allocation in the draft 2026 budget. Additional items include discussion of the 2026 budget, a proposal to change the town’s time zone by Councillor Martin, and other routine business.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/130970/Committee-of-the-Whole%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=3F7A56FE6DB242F39FA70F51ABA38503", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1899" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Atikokan Council to award MacKenzie Avenue Bridge Replacement contract", "summary": "Council will meet to decide on the award for the MacKenzie Avenue Bridge Replacement. The body will also consider by-laws regarding lottery licensing officers and a non-union agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/document/130972/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=44331D1641E54143964B76B8E8145C20", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atikokan.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1900" } ] }