Prov flags lowered in honour of late mayor

“Davey Steuart was a man who believe in public service,” Wall said. “During his long political career, he served the people of Saskatchewan in many different capacities over the course of five decades.”

Stuart served two terms as Prince Albert mayor in the 1950s before moving on to the provincial scene, eventually assuming the role of the provincial leader of the Liberal Party.

Mayor Jim Scarrow said though people mostly remember Steuart's sense of humour, they should also remember his great leadership skills.

“His ability to lead, to bring people to consensus, to develop the city of Prince Albert at the time when we were very, very challenged in terms of a great deal of infrastructure that was required and required good leadership skills,” he said.

Steuart was responsible for such accomplishment as the Pulp mill in Prince Albert, improving the forestry industry.

“Among other accomplishments that was one that he can certainly claim,” Scarrow said.

Before his career in politics, Steuart served his country as a navigator during the Second World War.

He died of natural causes in Kelowna Friday night, leaving behind two children and three grandchildren.

The flags at the Saskatchewan Legislature will fly at half staff until after his funeral.

– with files from paNOW's Stephanie Froese

by paNOW Staff

Prov flags lowered in honour of late mayor

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