the Canada Winter Games to Saskatoon in 1971, for which the city constructed a small ski hill. Canadian Senate In 1971, he resigned again as mayor, this time to accept an appointment to the Canadian Senate on the recommendation of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. A Liberal, he served as Government Whip in the Senate and as Vice-Chairman of the National Liberal Caucus, and he became affectionately known as "Senator Sid." However, he was an advocate for Senate reform, arguing in favour of an elected Senate with better regional representation and less partisanship. He served as a Senator until retiring in 1991 at age 75. Personal life and legacy Buckwold married Clarice Rabinovitch in 1939 and they had three children named Jay, Judy, and Linda. He remained active in community life for many years, serving with organizations such as Community Chest and the Rotary Club, and he was a founding member of the local branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Buckwold received numerous honours throughout his life and career. He was named Saskatoon Citizen of the Year in 1971. In 1982, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1995, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was also made an honorary Colonel of the North Saskatchewan Regiment for his military service. Buckwold died on June 27, 2001, aged 84. After his death, the City of Saskatoon renamed the Idylwyld Bridge, which was built during his time as mayor, to Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge in his honour. Buckwold Cove in the Arbor Creek neighbourhood and Sidney L. Buckwold Park in East College Park also bear his name. See also List of mayors of Saskatoon References External links 1916 births 2001 deaths Canadian senators from Saskatchewan Candidates in the 1963 Canadian federal election Liberal Party of Canada senators Mayors of Saskatoon McGill University Faculty of Management alumni Officers of the Order of Canada Politicians from Winnipeg Jewish mayors of places in Canada Liberal Party of Canada candidates for the Canadian House of Commons Saskatoon city councillors Canadian Army personnel of World War II Royal Canadian Army Service Corps officers Canadian military personnel from Manitoba