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

AU's new provost eager to expand local research, build on momentum

Dr. Catherine Swindlehurst will be taking over as the university's chief academic officer, a role with its own set of unique opportunities

Apr 13, 2025 1:08 PM Read more >

Boyle moving ahead with two road repair projects

Both bids came in under budget in rare turn for municipality

Apr 11, 2025 12:49 PM Read more >

Highway 63 open following night time closure

Single vehicle collision cause of detour, but RCMP say no injuries were reported

Apr 11, 2025 9:06 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 63 closed south of Twp Rd 674 following accident

No injuries, but roadway remains blocked while responders clear scene. Detours are in place

Apr 10, 2025 7:45 PM Read more >

Federal elections candidates finalized for Lakeland riding

Local residents will have six names to vote on April 28

Apr 10, 2025 10:44 AM Read more >

Athabasca County assessment rises drastically in 2025

Reclassification of farm properties into residential sees near 30 per cent rise in values, $450 million in increased tax base

Apr 7, 2025 5:04 PM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 2 reopen after fatal collision

29-year-old Westlock County woman dead, Edmonton senior in serious condition following collision earlier today

Apr 7, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Marv n’ Berry bringing a decade of favourites back home

“Outrageous” troupe excited to share art in a friendlier, small town setting

Apr 7, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Highway 2 closed near Clyde following collision

Detour along Township Road 602 and 604

Apr 7, 2025 9:42 AM Read more >

Boyle Healthcare Auxiliary at risk of closing doors

Women’s club in need of treasurer to maintain fundraising operations for Boyle Healthcare Centre

Apr 6, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >