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Parker Crook
Parker Crook is a Saskatchewan-born reporter who began his career in journalism while studying the craft at SAIT in Calgary. After cutting his teeth at the school news outlet as the Opinions Editor, Parker landed a position at a Vernon newspaper and worked his way up to the editor’s chair. Parker strives to tell stories that have a genuine impact on the community he calls home. And, from courtroom dramas to on stage antics, Parker believes meaningful stories can be found just about anywhere.
This is why you don’t pass a snowplow on the right
It may be tempting to attempt to navigate arround a snowplow, but BC Transportation is…
‘Kids will fall through the cracks:’ Advocates critical of child-welfare changes
WINNIPEG – Advocates for children and First Nations say the federal government hasn't provided funding…
Montreal police arrest man alleged to have praised Polytechnique killer on blog
MONTREAL – A blogger who allegedly glorified the gunman behind Montreal's 1989 Ecole polytechnique massacre…
Kenney to meet Trudeau next week, discuss pipelines and equalization
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are to hold their…
‘It’s devastating:’ Five dead, including children, in Alberta house fire
ROCHFORT BRIDGE, Alta. – Two adults and three children died in a house fire northwest…
‘Things haven’t changed enough.’ Polytechnique anniversary prompts reflection
MONTREAL – There were promises to end violence against women and solemn reflection Friday as…
B.C. treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
VICTORIA – The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has…
Minnesota National Guard identifies 3 killed in copter crash
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard says the three soldiers who were killed…
Let’s cancel ‘OK Boomer’ in 2020, and the humblebrag, too
NEW YORK – Either loudly sing your own praises or don’t in the new year,…
Regina teenager Alex Gonzalez named Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer
Alex Gonzalez, an 18-year-old who turned heads with top-10 performances at FIFA video game tournaments…
‘The system is broken:’ Many can’t afford lawyers, don’t qualify for legal aid
CALGARY – Legal experts say the justice system is failing Canada's working poor, many of…
Appeal denied: Man who killed couple, their grandson wanted conviction quashed
CALGARY – Alberta's top court has upheld the conviction of a man who killed a…
Crown wants murder verdict in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON – A Crown prosecutor says a man should be found guilty of second-degree murder…
Feds vow to ban guns similar to one used in Ecole Polytechnique shooting
OTTAWA – Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the federal government will be ready soon…
UPDATE: Police confirm shots fired and arrests made in incident on Highway 97 near Falkland
A driver allegedly fired shots from a vehicle as they fled from police near Falkland…
Theft from West Kelowna vehicles prompts reminder to lock up
After about $1,000 worth of goods were stolen from two unlocked vehicles in West Kelowna…
B.C’s police watchdog says Vancouver Island drowning not caused by officers
Police weren’t responsible for a strange drowning in Port Alberni, the province's police watchdog has…
Second child luring case in less than one week in West Kelowna
Less than one week after an 11-year-old girl was the victim of an attempted abduction…
Kelowna musician in critical condition after alleged assault
Messages of support are pouring in for Kelowna musician James Reid who is in the…
UPDATE: Woman dead in crash on Highway 97A in North Okanagan
One person died and two others were injured following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97A…
Council consensus: what premiers are hoping for out of Monday’s meeting
OTTAWA – Premiers of all the provinces and territories gather Monday in Toronto to try…
TRENDING NOW: The perfect Christmas tree
Looking for a quick and easy way to set up that old Christmas tree? Well,…
Man body-slammed by officer charged with resisting arrest
CHICAGO – A 29-year-old man who was body-slammed by a Chicago police officer in an…
UCP members show overwhelming support for ideas to give Alberta more autonomy
CALGARY – Members of Alberta's United Conservative Party have shown overwhelming support for measures that…