James Snedker

James Edward Phipps Snedker (March 11, 1911  March 31, 1981) 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.

James Edward Phipps Snedker
15th Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
In office
1965–1971
Preceded byFred Dewhurst
Succeeded byFred Dewhurst
MLA for Saltcoats
In office
19601971
Preceded byAsmundur Loptson
Succeeded byEd Kaeding
Personal details
BornMarch 11, 1911
Northamptonshire, England
DiedMarch 31, 1981 (aged 70)
Political partyLiberal
Occupationschool board trustee, farmer, equestrian judge

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.

References

  • "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. April 13, 1981. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2009-11-30.
  • Saskatchewan Archives Board – Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division


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