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 MLA tells county to keep at Hwy 63 rescue

ATHABASCA – A highway rescue service that runs from Atmore to Mariana Lake is expected to stay on Athabasca County’s books, despite lobbying efforts from the county and the areas MLA Glenn van Dijken. During the Jan.

Feb 17, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Who uses Athabasca’s Multiplex?

Patron data shows rec centre drawing in users from across the region

Feb 17, 2025 1:05 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche man lands 120 day jail sentence for rape, death threats

ATHABASCA – A Lac La Biche man has two months to go on his jail sentence after he threatened to rape and kill his sister earlier this year.

Feb 15, 2025 6:58 AM Read more >

Athabasca man awaiting sentence after detainment assault

Michael Keeping pleads guilty to assault on an officer, common assault after Dec. 1 arrest

Feb 12, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Athabasca Chamber of Commerce fails to elect executive, needs new engagement

Outgoing executive calls out apathy among local businesses, asks for community to step up

Feb 11, 2025 5:14 PM Read more >

From classrooms to curling rinks, carbon tax hits hard in Athabasca

Athabasca’s institution weigh in on the punishing realities of Canada’s climate policy

Feb 11, 2025 9:15 AM Read more >

Boyle council deals with pair of billing disputes

$14,000 bill for diesel clean up written off, water bill reduced for unfortunate Boyle household during recent council meeting

Feb 11, 2025 7:13 AM Read more >

Microplastics and microbes? AU prof breaks down minuscule molecules

Dr. Srijak Bhatnagar takes a deep dive into the Athabasca River with latest Science Outreach Athabasca lecture

Feb 9, 2025 4:47 PM Read more >

New beach would avoid injury and litigation, says north Skeleton Lake community

North Skeleton Lake community hoping to decrease risks for beachgoers with new waterfront recreation space

Feb 9, 2025 8:47 AM Read more >

CORRECTED: Athabasca County breaks out chequebook for EPC's Europe trip

High school students en route to Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Paris later this year

Feb 7, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >