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

Canoe Lake fire under control

Fire restriction still in place despite snowfall

Apr 18, 2024 12:04 PM Read more >

Fortis planning April 18 power outage north of Athabasca

North of the river all the way to Calling Lake will be without power for three hours Thursday morning

Apr 17, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Healthcare Auxiliary faces aging volunteer base

26-member group responsible for over 4,700 volunteer hours annually

Apr 15, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

EPC debuting Rugby Sevens tournament

The five-team tournament is set to run all day Friday

Apr 15, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Athabasca firefighters still working on extinguishing Canoe Lake fire

No homes lost in 300-acre blaze

Apr 15, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

Bill 18 province’s response to feds overreach: Barrhead MLA

Glenn van Dijken says local municipalities shouldn’t be adversely impacted by jurisdictional issues

Apr 15, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

ALUS coordinator a busy bee in 2024

Conservation-focused charity falling short on administrative funding for 2024

Apr 13, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Decrease in enrolment at Athabasca-area schools worries trustees

Aspen View school division predicted to be 30 students smaller come 24-25 school year

Apr 12, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Tiny homes highlight big loophole in Boyle’s land use bylaw

Councillors grapple with ways to promote accessible housing without ruining existing property values

Apr 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Buffalo Lake man caught in wrong house twice in two day span

Gary Hawke, 59, to serve an 18-month suspended sentence after Crown and Justice agree act wasn't malicious

Apr 11, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

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