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Cole Brennan

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 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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Alberta government renews STARS funding for next 10 years

Alberta government renews STARS funding for next 10 years

Air ambulance service a successful example of private/public cooperation: Danielle Smith
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Alberta MP in hot water following same sex marriage podcast comments

Alberta MP in hot water following same sex marriage podcast comments

Arnold Viersen apologized after saying he would ‘vote gay marriage down’, saying his statements didn't represent those of Leader Pierre Poilievre
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We asked: What makes each NDP candidate unique?

We asked: What makes each NDP candidate unique?

Each candidate in the NDP leadership spoke about the state of the race, their campaign, and what they hoped to take away from their stops in rural Alberta
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More than 200 attend NDP forum in Northern Alberta

More than 200 attend NDP forum in Northern Alberta

Alberta NDP candidates looking to replace Rachel Notley were in Athabasca.
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Five day search for missing Alberta senior called off

Five day search for missing Alberta senior called off

A ground and air search for 76-year-old Lorraine Popowich has ended. The woman was last seen Tuesday and went missing while looking for some lost cattle.
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Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Gil McGowan drops out of NDP leadership race, unable to raise $60,000 fee

Another Alberta NDP leadership hopeful has dropped out of the race.
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NDP candidates trade jabs over health care and jobs during debate

NDP candidates trade jabs over health care and jobs during debate

Calgary NDP leaders debate held ahead of winner announcement June 22.
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Nine search and rescue teams looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

Nine search and rescue teams looking for missing Northern Alberta senior

72-hour mark approaching after 76-year-old woman reported missing north of Athabasca
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