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

Third annual Cultural Days event a hit for Wabasca and surrounding area

From moose hide tanning to Cree linguistics lessons, week-long event gives knowledge keepers an opportunity to pass on teachings to the next generation

Oct 11, 2024 10:49 AM Read more >

‘Last chance’ for youth found hiding from police inside laundry dryer

Young man skates by with year-long probation despite substantive offences

Oct 10, 2024 8:44 AM Read more >

Athabasca artist looking to pass along skills to young creatives

Two-and-a-half month long courses aim to get kids more exposure technical side of artistry

Oct 8, 2024 1:35 PM Read more >

UPDATE: No arrests from Sept. 27 police response near Colinton

Everyone walked away safely from a Sept. 27 incident that saw a heavy police presence descend on a rural township road in Athabasca County in response to a firearms complaint. Const.

Oct 4, 2024 9:23 AM Read more >

Athabasca family raises $1,000 for specialty speech software

Elissa Schinnel pulled funds together thanks to community bottle drive and anonymous donations

Oct 3, 2024 12:53 PM Read more >

New Mistassiny school gives locals a sense of pride and hope for future

WABASCA – Staff, students, and local dignitaries gathered at the new Mistassiniy School for its official grand opening Sept. 27, almost two decades after the idea was first discussed.

Oct 2, 2024 3:02 PM Read more >

Athabasca County finally puts pay dispute to rest

New pay scale comes into play Dec. 1, slashes council pay after honorariums led to increase

Oct 2, 2024 9:36 AM Read more >

Americana royalty set to take Nancy Appleby Stage

Canada’s ‘Queen of Americana’ brings authentic sound to Athabasca for first time ever

Oct 2, 2024 6:28 AM Read more >

WATCH: RCMP rescue stranded trapper with helo aid near Agnes Lake

Fort McKay man needed assistance after his Argo overturned in a waterway while he was making his way back to his trapping cabin

Oct 1, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

Athabasca University, union negotiations go before labour board

Labour complaints filed by both parties after two sides unable to agree on proceedings

Sep 30, 2024 5:27 PM Read more >