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Cole Brennan

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

Pottery club working with town on Old Brick School rejuvenation

Pottery club working with town on Old Brick School rejuvenation

Club’s non-profit status opens up funding options for historical landmark
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Athabasca County throws out new pay bylaw

Athabasca County throws out new pay bylaw

Bylaw to be reduced to single page, change council back to honorarium structure
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EV charging push leaves Athabasca County unconvinced

EV charging push leaves Athabasca County unconvinced

Company says technology yet to be tested below -25 C
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RCMP hope café chats help get Athabasca's concerns communicated

RCMP hope café chats help get Athabasca's concerns communicated

Coffee with a Cop program taking place every Thursday at 9 a.m.
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Grand Union Hotel - a storied history

Grand Union Hotel - a storied history

Historic building fire recalls memories of the 1910s, a time when fires were more common
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Water Restriction remains despite latest fire update

Water Restriction remains despite latest fire update

Avoid non-essential usage until order lifts
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UPDATE: Traffic detours to remain in effect in downtown Athabasca

UPDATE: Traffic detours to remain in effect in downtown Athabasca

Drivers heading through Athabasca today should expect to take a few more corners than usual as crews continue to fight a large structure fire at the Grand Union Hotel, located at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 55.
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GALLERY: Roof collapses in Grand Union blaze

GALLERY: Roof collapses in Grand Union blaze

Townandcountrytoday.com is on the scene of a fire at the Grand Union Hotel in downtown Athabasca this morning (6:45 am). Highway 2 between 50 Street and 49 Street is closed as firefighters battle the blaze and a portion of 49 Street is also closed.
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Two-week heat wave set to break Wednesday

Two-week heat wave set to break Wednesday

Sporadic showers will be welcomed by many after two weeks of 30-degree heat
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County council forces Reeve to apologize over call with school trustee

County council forces Reeve to apologize over call with school trustee

Athabasca County reeve Brian Hall said he regrets lack of clarity
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