Daily Archives: May 11, 2023

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From serving as a 13-year-old canteen boy on the S.S. Keenora to commanding naval warships and becoming the Mayor of Selkirk, Bill Shead’s life is a masterclass in leadership. Discover his incredible journey as a proud Cree naval officer, his royal appointments, and his decades of trailblazing volunteer service dedicated to Indigenous education and veterans.

Bud Oliver

PeopleBy City of Selkirk Staff and Contributors May 11, 2023

From his childhood playing with wartime sugar rations to his record-breaking 18 years as Mayor, Robert “Bud” Oliver’s dedication to Selkirk is unmatched. Discover the fascinating life of our longest-serving mayor, his 35-year crusade against Red River flooding, and the hilarious 1986 radio duel that sparked the great “Catfish Capital” feud.