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.
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Google, the company that helped make it fun to just sit around surfing the web,…
Fragments found in Yukon 46 years ago was from ancient rhinoceros
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Seasonal security gets green light in Vernon
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B.C. teacher loses qualification after developing relationship with recent grad
A B.C. high school teacher will have to wait 10 years before teaching again after…
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Search for bathroom bandit leads to reprimand for B.C. vice-principal
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California’s wind-driven blaze spurs massive evacuations
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Calgary mayor, former Alberta premier willing to help PM bridge western divide
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