Cole Brennan

Cole joined the Athabasca Advocate in 2023 as a reporter. He covers a little bit of everything, including municipal politics, court, and Jr/Sr High sports.

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Recent Work by Cole

Wet weather expected for May long weekend

Rain in forecast for Athabasca, Barrhead, Westlock

May 17, 2024 2:23 PM Read more >

Medical calls still on the rise for town firefighters

Athabasca chief says department searching for new volunteers and new training methods

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Rental kits for aspiring birders coming to Athabasca

Alice B. Donahue Library and Archives soon-to-be home for three kits

May 16, 2024 12:56 PM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP debut 2024 focus areas

Persons and property crime up compared to 2023 Q4

May 15, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Trails committee hoping Athabasca County donation will fix ATV damage

County donating 10 trailers of elimination-grade gravel to help repair Athabasca Landing Trail

May 14, 2024 1:05 PM Read more >

SNEAK PEEK: Athabasca discussing tax rate, mutual aid requests

RCMP delegation and bylaws round out Tuesday county council meeting

May 13, 2024 3:35 PM Read more >

Plamondon, Westlock men arrested on weapons charges

Police say the two men had three prohibited firearms in possession

May 13, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Search called off for missing woman

Lorraine Popowich not found after five day search and rescue effort

May 13, 2024 11:57 AM Read more >

Clyde-area farmboy drops out of NDP race

Gil McGowan out after failing to raise $60k fee

May 13, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Athabasca County grew surplus by $11 million in 2023

Auditor gives county clean audit and good bill of fiscal health

May 12, 2024 8:59 AM Read more >

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