Stephen Cook

Reporter

Stephen Cook is a reporter with CBC Edmonton. He has covered stories on a wide range of topics with a focus on policy, politics, post-secondary education and labour. You can reach him via email at stephen.cook@cbc.ca.

Latest from Stephen Cook

Only townsite residents to be allowed re-entry into Jasper National Park on Friday

Jasper will reopen to town residents only on Friday as officials implement a system for re-entry.

Much of Alberta overcame long-term severe drought — but the roller-coaster isn't over yet

Alberta’s dry winter conditions saw a turnaround thanks to spring rainfall across much of the prairies — but that doesn’t mean the province is done with drought yet.

Edmonton police arrest 6, issue warrant in relation to extortions targeting South Asian businesses

Six more people were arrested in Edmonton on Thursday in connection with a rash of extortions targeting the South Asian community. Police have also issued Canada-wide warrants for a 34-year-old man they believe is the leader of the criminal organization responsible for the extortions.

Family of man killed by officer demand accountability from Edmonton police

The family of a man killed by a police officer want the Edmonton Police Service to be held accountable for the shooting and its aftermath.

A public school closed in rural Alberta. Parents are opening a charter academy in its place

A new charter school is poised to open this September for a central Alberta community after the closure of its public school.

Edmonton-area businessman accused of sexually assaulting intern

A man who worked as a supervisor at an Edmonton-area composting facility is on trial for the alleged sexual assault of a young intern.

Conduct hearing underway for Mountie accused of sexual assault

A police officer is facing disciplinary measures for allegedly sexually assaulting another RCMP employee.

Crown seeks life sentence with no parole for 22 years for 2 men convicted in Duggan hall killing

Sentencing submissions were heard in court Wednesday for two men convicted of second-degree murder during a south Edmonton community hall shooting.

City council gets input on proposed district policy as Edmonton plans for 15-minute communities

Edmonton district plans drew a wide variety of opinions during public hearings at city hall Tuesday.

Labour leader Gil McGowan drops out of Alberta NDP leadership contest

Another NDP leadership candidate has dropped out of the race as the party announces it has the largest number of members in its history who are eligible to vote.