Versatility Through Experience.
Value Through Understanding.
David grew up around public service. His father, Jim Beveridge, led Saskatoon’s Works and Utilities department and also served on the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and in oversight of the city’s firefighters’ pension fund. David later worked directly with Frank Remai, one of Western Canada’s prominent developers, independently managing substantial investment decisions. Leadership and senior-level decision-making became familiar territory.
Those experiences also reinforced his respect for people with far less influence. He believes difficult circumstances deserve understanding, while authority carries an obligation to act fairly—especially when decisions affect people who cannot readily challenge them.
When a serious problem is brought to the attention of responsible leadership, it is an opportunity to make things right. David is comfortable following the facts, speaking directly with decision-makers and seeking further review when necessary.
Public administration, medicine, energy, aviation, athletics and independent enterprise. More than careers—different lives connected by curiosity, achievement and responsibility. Raised in a frugal household, the children were expected to earn opportunities on their own merits; Jim refused to use his civic position to secure jobs for them.
Director of Saskatoon's Works and Utilities (1970–1989); previously led the Saskatchewan Water Supply Board and contributed to Blackstrap Lake. Served on the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and provided oversight of the firefighters’ pension fund, including governance and investment direction. Later volunteered his expertise internationally.
Jim’s career & China projects ↗ Obituary ↗
An Augustana alumna (class of 1947), Lorna shaped family life through courtesy, hospitality and lifelong fitness, teaching exercise into her seventies. She joined Jim for six months during his Antigua assignment.
Plastic and reconstructive surgeon with international training and a lifelong fascination with electronics, robotics and aviation.
Medical publication ↗
Senior roles with Shell, Apache and other petroleum firms; founder of Steelhead Petroleum. Competition and sport were lifelong passions; father of Olympic cyclist Allison Beveridge.
Steelhead announcement ↗
Lori sustained family life through military postings. Rob's career spanned military flying and rescue, the Canadian Light Source and Regina Airport leadership.
Parliamentary record ↗
Represented Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympics, winning bronze in women's team pursuit, alongside international cycling achievements.
Team Canada profile ↗Remembered as part of the family’s history, including its personal difficulties as well as achievements. A fuller remembrance can be added when appropriate.
Independent investment management for Frank Remai; real estate, construction, business ventures, electronics, computing, amateur radio and northern flights with Albert Ethier.
Explore David's experience ↓Family photographs include Lorna, John, Bruce with Allison, David’s Arctic aircraft, and historical newspaper records. Allison’s portrait is cropped from Bruce’s photograph. The Rob Slinger aircraft image was supplied from his Facebook page; permission to republish should be confirmed. The OSCAR reconstruction elsewhere on the page is explicitly AI-generated.
David designed this Blackstrap Lake residence; a company associated with Frank Remai built it. The home's hillside construction was part of its distinctive design. Blackstrap also connects to Jim Beveridge’s earlier work in Saskatchewan water infrastructure.
David designed and general-contracted this home, personally completing substantial work: electrical wiring under a homeowner permit, plumbing installations, flooring, custom kitchen cabinetry and exterior brickwork.
Extensive hands-on maintenance at his brother’s Swift Current motel, from locks, plumbing fixtures and heating/cooling equipment to electrical troubleshooting and general repairs; specialist or permit-required work was left to qualified trades.
Previously licensed pilot; assisted Saskatchewan aviator and broadcaster Albert Ethier with straight-and-level flight under his supervision aboard Beechcraft Baron C-FZPK during trips to Coppermine.
Related Convair history (separate aircraft) ↗
Licensed as a teenager (call sign recalled as VE5BBR); designed Morse/RTTY interfaces and computer-controlled, two-axis Yagi antenna tracking with relays and modified TV rotators to experiment with OSCAR satellites.
David brought his horse into Saskatoon for a visit to his father’s home. A personal photograph of two generations, far from executive offices and formal occasions.
Frank Remai had offered David an earlier 1987 Jaguar. His later 1992 XJ12 Canadian Edition, shown here, has been reported stolen; its whereabouts remain unresolved.
Experiences and conversations spanning business leadership, civic life and public figures, including encounters with Canadian prime ministers.
A personal photograph with former Canadian prime minister John Turner—among David’s encounters with people in public life.
View full photograph ↗David recognizes that vulnerable people sometimes make difficult choices because circumstances leave them few reasonable alternatives. They deserve understanding, dignity and compassion.
Those entrusted with authority often have considerably greater freedom to choose. When they knowingly make decisions that unnecessarily harm vulnerable people, accountability becomes essential.
His approach emphasizes a person's word, discretion, individual respect and practical solutions—not procedure for its own sake. He is accustomed to working directly with senior business and institutional decision-makers while respecting people in every walk of life.
David's experiences extend beyond those documented here. He has been entrusted with responsibilities and participated in sensitive circumstances involving people and institutions at senior levels, where personal integrity, discretion and mutual trust were essential. Some stories remain private out of respect for those involved.
Having survived life-threatening cardiac illness, he remains actively engaged in the work and responsibilities he considers important.
Contemporary newspaper coverage of Jim's municipal service and Saskatchewan water infrastructure.
Star-Phoenix article: 19 years directing Saskatoon Works and Utilities, earlier water-board leadership, and consulting on municipal water and sewage projects in China.
Read clipping & career summary ↗One moment from the broader family history.
Class of 1947, Augustana. Family recollections of her commitment to fitness, hospitality and supporting international volunteer work.
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This is a deliberately selective introduction to a varied life: people, experience, abilities and accomplishments, supported by photographs and records wherever possible. A conventional résumé would not tell the whole story.