Versatility Through Experience.
Value Through Understanding.
David grew up around public service. His father, Jim Beveridge, led Saskatoon’s Works and Utilities department and served on the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners and in oversight of the city’s firefighters’ pension fund. From about age 21, David pursued investing and securities trading as a major part of his working life, sometimes as his primary occupation and often alongside other enterprises. He later managed substantial investment decisions independently for Frank Remai, one of Western Canada’s prominent developers.
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.
Equities and options investing from his early twenties through much of his working life, including independent investment decisions for Frank Remai; revenue-property real estate, residential design and construction, computer technology and aviation.
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.
Investing and trading have been the longest-running professional thread, with real estate and other independent projects developing alongside them.
Beginning around age 21, David invested and traded in financial markets, especially equities and options. This remained an important part of his working life—sometimes full-time, often alongside property and business ventures. For several years, Frank Remai trusted him to make substantial investment decisions independently.
Spent years working in Saskatchewan real estate, with particular attention to income-producing and revenue properties. This combined market knowledge with the practical questions of property value, operation and ownership.
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.
Worked for a shorter period with a spray-foam insulation company, including training and experience with the specialized application rig and equipment.
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.
Undertook approximately two years of computer science studies. Also completed property-appraisal education and passed its examinations, although the required articling stage was not completed.
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 ↗Other recent work: Independent property-maintenance and technical troubleshooting at the formerly family-owned Motel 6 in Swift Current, including locks, heating/cooling and plumbing.
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.