but died of liver cancer on May 10, 1979 soon after taking office. Bill Norrie easily won the by-election that followed. He served as chairman of the board for the Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, the hospital where he was born and later died. In 1980, the National Film Board of Canada issued a documentary film entitled "The New Mayor", covering Steen's rise to power. The Robert A. Steen Day Hospital [a part of Riverview Health Centre] and the Robert A. Steen Community Centre are named in his honour. Additionally, the annual winner of the Manitoba Marathon is awarded the Mayor Robert Steen Memorial Trophy. Finally, The Mayor Robert Steen Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the top pins over average bowler at the Manitoba Master Bantam Junior 5 Pin Bowling Tournament. References External links 1933 births 1979 deaths Deaths from liver cancer Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba MLAs Mayors of Winnipeg