Born in Calgary, Alberta, Wicks graduated from McLean High School in Haney, British Columbia, Canada in 1930.
From 1946 to 1948, Wicks was elected vice-president of the Social Credit Association of Canada, British Columbia Section.
During his political career, he played an active role in the establishment of the Albion Ferry on the Fraser River, the development of Alouette Park, the establishment of the Maple Ridge and Mission Hospitals, the completion of the north shore highway connecting Agassiz to Hope, and in the construction of the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge.
He was made an Honorary Chief of the Kwakuitl Indian Nation in Harrison Hot Springs, BC in 1958.
Wicks was defeated in the 1960 general election by future British Columbia Premier Dave Barrett.