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

Trump’s proposed tariffs set to cost Alberta big: Athabasca U prof

U of C economist estimates $1,100 cost per 10 per cent tariff

Dec 14, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

18th conviction in 12 months for "revolving door" Northern Alberta offender

Terrance Chalifoux in a tough spot says judge, but a lack of programs mean custody is the only option for punishment.

Dec 6, 2024 1:23 PM Read more >

Edmonton family finds community, comfort documenting ALS journey

Each year, 1,000 Canadians are diagnosed with the disease that gradually paralyzes sufferers

Dec 4, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Disability group has to remove crosswalk in Northern Alberta town months after painting it

Criss Schaffrick says loss of crosswalk a blow for Barrhead's disabled population who felt a sense of ownership over province's first-ever disability flag crosswalk

Dec 3, 2024 10:22 AM Read more >

Alberta town in the running for first ever Canadian moon rover name

The Canadian Space Agency is asking Canadians to weigh in on the best name for the first-ever Canadian rover on the Moon, and Athabasca made the shortlist for the historic robot. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, everyone from Beaver Creek, Yukon to St.

Nov 27, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor visits Northern Alberta school

Grade 7 class has chance encounter on legislative field trip, bringing Lt. Gov. Salma Lakhani to visit their school.

Nov 23, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Northern Alberta fire department recipient of 350K from creative sentencing

A 2022 workplace fatality in the Peace River area — approximately 500 km north of Edmonton — was resolved with a $350,000 payment to the Caslan Fire Department.

Nov 7, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

WATCH: RCMP helicopter rescues stranded trapper in Northern Alberta

Fort McKay man needed assistance after his ATV overturned in a waterway while he was making his way back to his trapping cabin

Oct 1, 2024 12:01 PM Read more >

Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death in most ages

In 2022, there were 618 death-by-suicide cases in Alberta: 463 men and 155 women died from suicide across the province.

Sep 9, 2024 4:45 PM Read more >

Legal Aid reaches funding agreement with Alberta government

Agreement guarantees low-income Albertans access to legal services when needed

Sep 4, 2024 12:15 PM Read more >