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

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 >

Pickleball’s rise poses logistics problem in Boyle

Councillors weigh tennis vs pickleball for court space

May 12, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

NDP candidates trade jabs over health care and jobs during debate

The next NDP party leader will be announced in Calgary June 22

May 11, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Movember taking aim at Indigenous men’s health with new grant program

Social and emotional well-being the target for $18.5 million funding stream

May 11, 2024 8:48 AM Read more >

Athabasca car washes among companies being undercharged for water

High volume businesses, including two car washes, saw water bills increased ten fold after billing glitch discovered

May 10, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Nine Search and Rescue teams helping search for missing woman

72-hour mark approaching after Lorraine Popowich reported missing Tuesday evening

May 10, 2024 3:23 PM Read more >

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