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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

Northern Alberta fire department recipient of 350K from creative sentencing

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.
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WATCH: RCMP helicopter rescues stranded trapper in Northern Alberta

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

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.
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Legal Aid reaches funding agreement with Alberta government

Legal Aid reaches funding agreement with Alberta government

Agreement guarantees low-income Albertans access to legal services when needed
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Alberta man with FASD serving 'A life sentence in increments':

Alberta man with FASD serving 'A life sentence in increments':

Northern Alberta man wracks up 16 convictions since December, but his 'significant challenges' are making rehabilitation a difficult task.
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Athabasca County firefighters chipping in on Jasper fires

Athabasca County firefighters chipping in on Jasper fires

Four-person crew working to keep existing structures safe as wildfires continue to burn
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Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Jasper National Park reservations cancellations extended to Sept. 3

Park still closed with no estimated reopening date
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Loss of Jasper Veterinary Clinic, burden fall on Valemount

Loss of Jasper Veterinary Clinic, burden fall on Valemount

A clinic near Jasper is increasing hours to help accommodate rise in demand
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Northern Alberta hospital won't reopen two years after partial closure

Northern Alberta hospital won't reopen two years after partial closure

“People are literally dying. People are very uncomfortable with their health care system right now," says Boyle’s Mayor Colin Derko.
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Town of Athabasca buys electric truck and residents aren't pleased

Town of Athabasca buys electric truck and residents aren't pleased

Facebook announcement generated significant negative feedback for municipality
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