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Norm Park

Norm Park

Norm Park, now semi-retired, has been involved in the news and sports gathering business for more than 50 years.
Born and raised in small-town Saskatchewan, he moved to southern Ontario after high school, having completed some post-secondary courses. There, he worked as a junior reporter and photographer for The Trentonian, a tri-weekly newspaper in Trenton, Ont., home to the RCAF’s CFB Transport and Repair Command.
Park was promoted to sports editor, a position he held for three years before transferring to Port of Spain, Trinidad. However, corporate employment conditions had changed, and he found himself without a newspaper position. Instead, he took on several temporary jobs for nearly a year before returning to Saskatchewan, where he joined The Estevan Mercury under publisher George Derksen.
Seven years later, he accepted a position as city editor at the Prince Albert Daily Herald for a brief time before becoming a co-owner and publisher of the Wynyard Advance in his hometown, along with two other weekly newspapers. That venture lasted about seven years before Park and his wife, Janet, returned to Estevan, where he resumed his career at The Mercury.
Park has had a full career in reportage, photography, editing and overall news coverage. He was named the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association’s Columnist of the Year four times and has won several other awards for feature writing, photography, and his coverage of civic, educational, social and health-related issues.
His career has been filled with excitement, with opportunities to interview celebrities, politicians and sports heroes, along with the daily challenge of covering breaking news.
Park is currently engaged part time as a contracted reporter for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and is also associated with SaskToday.

Recent Work by Norm

From the Sidelines: Is there any substance to the royalty reach?

From the Sidelines: Is there any substance to the royalty reach?

In his latest column, Norm Park weighs monarchy’s modern role and why, despite flaws, royalty may still offer value to Canadian democracy.
From the Sidelines: From tables to classrooms, phones dominate life

From the Sidelines: From tables to classrooms, phones dominate life

In his latest column, Norm Park explores society's growing phone addiction, from restaurant tables to classrooms and everywhere in between.
Importance of communication highlighted for Cornerstone board

Importance of communication highlighted for Cornerstone board

South East Cornerstone uses different means to remain in contact with staff, parents, students, politicians and others.
Cornerstone board discusses maintenance and renewal plans

Cornerstone board discusses maintenance and renewal plans

An amended plan was in effect for Cornerstone for the 2025-26 school year, and it indicated a surplus of $731,000 to accommodate future anticipated demands and emergency situations.
Early learning progress shared at Cornerstone board meeting

Early learning progress shared at Cornerstone board meeting

Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre continues to make progress.
Cornerstone schools raised big money in fight against cancer

Cornerstone schools raised big money in fight against cancer

Twenty-eight schools combined to raise more than $52,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation through walks/runs.
Cornerstone school board discusses day cares at monthly meeting

Cornerstone school board discusses day cares at monthly meeting

South East Cornerstone division received $1 for a parcel of land near Yellow Grass School that will be used for a day care.
From the Sidelines: Meeting the pros can be an interesting experience

From the Sidelines: Meeting the pros can be an interesting experience

In his latest column, Norm Park reflects on memorable encounters with professionals across sports, arts and trades — and what they taught him.
From the Sidelines: Golfing with the insurance guy

From the Sidelines: Golfing with the insurance guy

Norm Park recalls an unexpected golf game in Trinidad—complete with laughs, lessons and a surprise about one player's true identity.
From the Sidelines: Dive into the political world with knowledge

From the Sidelines: Dive into the political world with knowledge

In his latest weekly column, Norm Park shares why he avoids deep dives into politics — but explains why paying attention still matters.
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