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 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 >

UPDATE: Al-Pac statement on fire

Fire contained to site without injuries reported, but company asks locals to avoid driving to site while incident continues

Jun 6, 2025 2:46 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Fire at Alberta Pacific Mill

Flames appear to be rising from a chip pile in a video posted to a community Facebook group.

Jun 6, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Aspen View inventorying school libraries following provincial announcement

Potential book bans in the works at school libraries across Alberta

Jun 5, 2025 9:33 AM Read more >

MLA van Dijken appointed chair of Alberta First committee

Athabasca-Barrhead Westlock rep ready to ‘help protect Alberta from Ottawa’s overreach’

Jun 4, 2025 4:27 PM Read more >

Rough living and stray animals part of Athabasca CPO's focus

CPO Kevin Rowan updates Athabasca councillors on what is happening in the town, and where he spent his time this April

Jun 3, 2025 1:24 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Severe Thunderstorm warning in effect from Athabasca to Westlock

Winds up to 120 km/h registered in the area

May 29, 2025 7:50 PM Read more >

Athabasca County tentatively approves lakeside solar light

North Skeleton Lake Community Association paying for and maintaining light, which still needs formal approval from county council

May 29, 2025 10:49 AM Read more >

How to have the safety talk with kids: RCMP tips

As summer break nears, the local Mounties are giving parents tips to help build kids ability to recognize unsafe situations

May 28, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

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