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

Familial assault lands Boyle man 30 days

Defence tells court support system in place to help Kevin Kniivila’s ‘new journey’

Nov 18, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >

Emergency alert test scheduled for Wednesday

Ministry says test a time to talk about emergency preparedness

Nov 18, 2024 12:29 PM Read more >

Refugee faces reduced fine after speeding near Smokey Lake

Justice splits difference between Crown and defence asks, gives 24-year-old $800 fine

Nov 17, 2024 3:59 PM Read more >

Repeated arrests at Calling Lake residence lands woman 50 days

Kelly Anne Gambler pleaded guilty to resisting arrest, probation breaches after September incidents

Nov 16, 2024 1:57 PM Read more >

Boyle Youth Centre bringing in larger crowd than ever before

Extra kids come with higher costs, however, and the centre is asking the village for help

Nov 15, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

North Alberta towns glad for 1-year price freeze on policing costs

Concerns about provincial costs being added onto municipalities remain for Athabasca, Barrhead mayors

Nov 14, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Prepare for a cooler Rememberance Day long weekend

Athabasca-Barrhead-Westlock residents should soak in the sun while they still can this evening, before an overcast Saturday rolls in. Temperatures hit the mid-to-high teens on Friday, but sadly won’t hang around for one last fall weekend.

Nov 8, 2024 5:17 PM Read more >

Athabasca man pleads guilty to armed robbery

Gordon Goulet awaiting sentencing in early 2025

Nov 8, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

Workplace fatality sees company pay Athabasca County $350k fine

West Coast Scaffolding accepted creative sentence for role in 2022 incident near Peace River

Nov 7, 2024 1:41 PM Read more >