Gordon Beattie Martin

Beattie Martin
MLA for Regina Wascana
In office
1986–1991
Preceded byGordon Currie
Personal details
Born(1932-03-10)March 10, 1932
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedOctober 4, 2022(2022-10-04) (aged 90)
Saskatchewan, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan
Spouse
Louise Jean Duncan
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(m. 1960)​
RelationsBeattie Martin (father)
William Melville Martin (uncle)
OccupationBroadcaster

Gordon Beattie Martin (March 10, 1932 – October 4, 2022)[1] was a Canadian CBC sportscaster[2] and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Regina Wascana from 1986 to 1991 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Progressive Conservative.

Martin was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on March 10, 1932, the son of Dr. Robert Beattie Martin and Francis Mildred Spooner, and was educated at the University of Saskatchewan.[1] His uncle William Melville Martin served as a Liberal premier for the province.[2] In 1960, Martin married Louise Jean Duncan. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of the Family.[1] He was defeated by Doreen Hamilton when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1991.[3]

Martin was ordered to repay $2,900 in the aftermath of the Saskatchewan Progressive Conservative fraud scandal.[4]

In 1987 Beattie Martin was the Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Education.[5]

Martin served as the Minister of Environment and Public Safety from June to November 1991, the Minister of the Family from October 1989 to November 1991, the Minister Responsible for Seniors from October 1989 to November 1991, and as the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Recreation  from June 1990 to January 1991.[6]

An avid sports person, he played and then reported on hockey,[7] football including being a defensive back for the Regina Rams,[8] baseball,[9] basketball,[10] curling,[11] golf,[12] water-skiing[13] and tennis.[14]

Martin began his career in Radio and Television with CFSL Radio in Weyburn, moving to CJME Regina in 1959 as a sports editor[15] and then sports director[16] before moving to CKRM radio briefly prior to landing at CBC (CBK) Regina in 1964 as sports director.[17][18]

Martin supported community athletics including serving as a member of the Regina Junior Rams football executive.[19] He was instrumental in the creation of the Saskatchewan Water-ski Association[20] being the coach and manager when the team went to the National Water-ski Championships in 1968[21] and manager and coach of the Saskatchewan Water-ski team which entered in the 1969 Canada Summer Games.[22][13] He was also an Alumni Representative on the University of Regina Men's Athletic Board[23] and the Chair of the first annual Ducks Unlimited (Canada) Regina first annual dinner and auction.[24] Martin died on October 4, 2022, at the age of 90.[25]

  1. ^ a b c Flanagan, Kathryn M; Miller, Katherine J (Spring 1991). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ^ a b Johnsrude, Larry (April 18, 1986). "Beattie Martin's defection blow to Liberals". The Phoenix. Saskatoon. p. 40. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
  3. ^ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Fraudsters repay public debt". CBC News. January 25, 2000. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved 2012-09-09.
  5. ^ "Review of Ambulance Funding Promised". Regina Leader Post. 19 April 1988. p. 4. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  6. ^ "Saskatchewan Archives" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Shutout Victory". Regina Leader-Post. 30 January 1950. p. 14. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  8. ^ "Brand New Team Starts For Central". Regina Leader-Post. 27 September 1949. p. 15. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  9. ^ "Clubs Deadlock for First Place". Regina Leader-Post. 31 May 1951. p. 24. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Central cops hoop openers". Regina Leader-Post. 10 January 1950. p. 12. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  11. ^ "Allan wins third 'spiel". Regina Leader-Post. 13 January 1969. p. 27. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  12. ^ "Press golf tourney to L_P sports editor". Regina Leader-Post. 12 June 1967. p. 24. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  13. ^ a b Plawucki, Frank (16 August 1969). "Athletes Heading for Halifax, Site of Canada Summer Games". Regina Leader-Post. p. 13. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Scores and Summaries Tennis Results". Regina Leader-Post. 11 July 1974. p. 26. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  15. ^ "CJME Advert". Regina Leader-Post. Regina SK. 25 November 1959. p. 35.
  16. ^ "Station and Personnel Register (Radio)" (PDF). Canadian Broadcaster. 5 May 1960. p. 21. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  17. ^ "Sports Women's Dinner is a Successful Project". Regina Leader-Post. 3 October 1964. p. 6. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  18. ^ "Beattie Martin Top Man - Regina Dominates First Blue Owl". Regina Leader-Post. 27 June 1966. p. 20. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  19. ^ "Springstien to handle junior Rams". Regina Leader-Post. 16 February 1955. p. 24. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  20. ^ "Water Skiing May Be Part of Games". Regina Leader-Post. 20 April 1968. p. 20. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  21. ^ "Martin Captures Ski Title". Regina Leader-Post. 12 August 1968. p. 21. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  22. ^ "Water Ski Team". Regina Leader-Post. 21 August 1969. p. 21. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  23. ^ Hughes, Bob (23 March 1968). "The Beginning - Some Support". Regina Leader-Post. p. 24. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  24. ^ "Ducks Unlimited (Canada) Regina First Annual Dinner and Auction". Regina Leader-Post. 29 April 1981. p. 10. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  25. ^ Gordon Beattie Martin obituary