David Parker

Canada

Columnist at Calgary Herald

Writer at Freelance

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Parker: Creative agency continues to Strut its stuff after 25 years

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Good begets good — and Strut continues to attract interesting new clientsAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentLife has its ups and downs, and businesses have certainly suffered through some tough times over the past few years. Yet, the good ones pulled through — and many, including Strut Creative, have prospered. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Parker: Calgary startup Hatchloom educating next generation of entrepreneurs

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentThe word “entrepreneur” is bandied around a lot by people trying to describe what they do, covering a lot of bases but often not scoring many runs. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Parker: Gatsby's bringing Roaring '20s-style fine dining to The Oliver in downtown Calgary

3 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Asher Wilson and his five staff intend to explore Canadian cuisine with a French influence, seasonally inspired with the best ingredients from farmers across Western CanadaAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentWhen the Luca Restaurant opened in The Oliver, it quickly became recognized for its upscale dining environment and its premium Italian fare. On May 22, The Fleetwood Group will welcome diners to another venue in The Oliver — Gatsby’s.
Parker: Longtime educator Dr. Debbie Thomas named new president of Olds College

3 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Thompson takes over the reins at a challenging but exciting time, as she will have to address the decrease in international students that will have a significant effect on the college’s budgetAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentThe board of governors of Olds College of Agriculture and Technology conducted an extensive search for a new president following the departure of Dr. Ben Cecil.
Parker: Kristin Van Ginkel opens door to new career in Calgary as watercolour artist

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Originals are selling quickly to admirers of her art, and now Kristin has produced fine art prints, limited to 250 editions of each, of two of themAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentKristin Van Ginkel has launched her third career, as a professional watercolour painter. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Parker: Kristin Van Ginkel opens door to new career in Calgary as watercolour artist

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Originals are selling quickly to admirers of her art, and now Kristin has produced fine art prints, limited to 250 editions of each, of two of themAuthor of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentKristin Van Ginkel has launched her third career, as a professional watercolour painter. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Parker: TRL and Associates marks 25 years of helping build Calgary

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1 When the original partners launched their company, they began with fairly small projects, but their reputation was soon recognized and quickly attracted a wide variety of clientele who trusted TRL with bigger undertakings Author of the article: By • Calgary Herald Article content Regina-based Cochrane Engineering used to have a fairly successful office in Calgary, but three men who were running the structural engineering department were not happy with the emphasis it had in...
Luke Simpson takes over reins as president CANA Group of Companies

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentAt the age of 16, Luke Simpson began pushing a broom and pouring concrete at CANA Construction. Today, he is president and CEO of CANA Group of Companies while his father John steps aside to give Luke the responsibility of “running the whole show.” John will remain as chairman, but is content to spend more of his time on his large Simpson Ranch north of Cochrane where he oversees around 1,000 head of cattle.
Parker: Luke Simpson takes over reins as president of CANA Group of Companies

1 month ago | calgarysun.com | David Parker

A real family firm, it was created by Jack Simpson 84 years agoAuthor of the article: • Calgary Herald • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAt the age of 16, Luke Simpson began pushing a broom and pouring concrete at CANA Construction.
Parker: Calgary-based Sewing Seeds launches life-changing program in Uganda

1 month ago | calgaryherald.com | David Parker

Advertisement 1Calgary-based Sewing Seeds is working to change lives 'one stitch at a time'Author of the article:By • Calgary HeraldArticle contentRick Castiglione has produced hundreds of promotional videos and documentaries to help organizations and individuals who work to help improve the lives of others. Telling “stories that matter” has taken him to more than 70 countries, and he recently returned to Uganda with one of his favourite charities.