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Doug Collie

Doug Collie

Doug Collie joined the Olds Albertan in 2014 as editor. He covers municipal politics, news, community events, arts and entertainment and sports happening in and around Bowden and Olds.

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Recent Work by Doug

Olds U15 lacrosse team wins provincial championship

Olds U15 lacrosse team wins provincial championship

Some players off to junior National Lacrosse League tournament Aug. 22-24 in Oakville, Ontario
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PHOTO GALLERY: Another successful Bowden Daze parade

PHOTO GALLERY: Another successful Bowden Daze parade

Parade was expected to Robb Stuart’s last as mayor, as he and wife plan to move to Innisfail later this year
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Olds' housing strategy approved; mixture key to meet needs

Olds' housing strategy approved; mixture key to meet needs

Short-term focus will be on developing infill lots in places like Uptowne Olds and East Olds with a goal of creating 100 units over the next five years
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Cowgirls, cowboys rustle up some winnings at Bowden Daze Pro Rodeo

Cowgirls, cowboys rustle up some winnings at Bowden Daze Pro Rodeo

Held July 11-13, it was the 30th rodeo and the fourth Bowden Daze pro rodeo
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Mountain View Hospice Society golf tourney raises nearly $30,000

Mountain View Hospice Society golf tourney raises nearly $30,000

Proceeds to go toward supporting client services at Olds-based society
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Olds College hosts delegates from Philippines

Olds College hosts delegates from Philippines

Alberta Bureau for International Education officials as well as reps of nine post-secondary institutions in the Philippines tour, discuss education and research
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Olds resident nearly wins Men's Open golf tournament

Olds resident nearly wins Men's Open golf tournament

Tim Hollman found himself in a three-way tie with Berkeley Meppem of Calgary and Justin Butt of Airdrie at six-over-par 150 but Meppem won it in a playoff hole
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Men's Shed of Olds creates benches for hospital garden

Men's Shed of Olds creates benches for hospital garden

Benches are among about eight projects members of the Men's Shed of Olds have taken on over the past few months
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Average Olds tax rates 20 per cent lower than comparative communities

Average Olds tax rates 20 per cent lower than comparative communities

However, town residents were charged more for education taxes and seniors' requisitions, town council was told
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Playhouse fundraiser raises more than $53,000 for Olds emergency shelter

Playhouse fundraiser raises more than $53,000 for Olds emergency shelter

The finale of the six-week ticket-selling competition was a playhouse and climbing wall competition
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