James Snedker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Snedker

15th Speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly

Date of Birth: 11-Mar-1911

Place of Birth: Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 31-Mar-1981

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

James Edward Phipps Snedker (March 11, 1911 – March 31, 1981)[1] was an English-born farmer, business owner and political figure in Saskatchewan, Canada.
He represented Saltcoats in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1960 to 1971 as a Liberal. He came to Saskatchewan with his family at a young age but returned to England for his education.
In the late 1920s, he returned to Saskatchewan and settled on a farm near Saltcoats.
Snedker also owned the Saltcoats Seed Company.
He was a member of the local school board and of hospital boards in the area.
Snedker was also a judge for the Canadian Trotting Association.
He served as speaker for the Saskatchewan assembly from 1965 to 1971.
Snedker was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1971.