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

Athabasca University Convocation showcases students and local community all at once

1,995 students received degrees at the end of 2024-25 school year, with more than half coming from outside Alberta

Jun 13, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

Athabasca County aiming for consistency with fire bills

Inconsistencies in fire department billing have prompted Athabasca County to re-evaluate its policies. Council is now considering various models, including flat rates and caps, to ensure residents are charged fairly and predictably for fire response services.

Jun 13, 2025 2:51 PM Read more >

Athabasca County adding in extra money for Caslan playground

County adding in an extra $2,500 towards playground replacement in easternmost hamlet

Jun 13, 2025 8:50 AM Read more >

Athabasca County brings back proposed pet control bylaw

Initial public engagement back in Spring 2024, but bulk of bylaw remains unchanged a year later

Jun 10, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Athabasca County chipping in for River Rats festival

Councillors debate use of funds, but go ahead with annual support for Canada Day staple

Jun 10, 2025 2:36 PM Read more >

Athabasca County looks at legality of restricting online council attendance

Proposed procedural bylaw change would allow for virtual attendance in a public hearing, but secondary issue caught eye of councillors

Jun 9, 2025 4:35 PM Read more >

No rain expected until Friday as fire bans continue

Another hot and smoky week expected for north-central Alberta

Jun 9, 2025 1:28 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Al-Pac Mill back to regular operation following fire

Friday's fire under control thanks to mutual aid from County, as well as mill's emergency response team

Jun 9, 2025 6:30 AM Read more >

Athabasca RCMP end of year report shows focus on repeat offenders pays off

Criminal charges down by 38 per cent from same time period in 2024

Jun 7, 2025 1:09 PM Read more >

Aspen View passes deficit budget for upcoming school year

Rising costs and less students means school division has to pull from meager reserves to cover costs in 2025-26 school year

Jun 6, 2025 4:35 PM Read more >