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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.

Recent Work by Doug

A chance for Olds residents to say what town's priorities should be

Residents can provide input via an online survey on town's website that takes 10 minutes to complete and remains open until July 17

Jun 18, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

June 23 discussion on Olds "naturalized" green spaces planned

Some residents are complaining that lack of mowing and other care is leading to dandelions, tall grass and mosquitoes, but councillors say the move was made to cut costs and avoid a greater tax hike

Jun 18, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds implements level 2 water restriction

Town officials say a contractor accidentally caused the water line break near Tim Hortons; it's not yet known how long it will take to repair

Jun 17, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Watch for sewer and water tie-in work in Olds

Residents should expect intermittent interruptions to water services over the next couple of days while the work is underway

Jun 17, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Olds resident relieved relatives safe in wake of Air India crash

Raj Tarpara, who owns and operates Olds Community Pharmacy, says thankfully his brother who lives there is safe, as are the parents of his business partner, Mehul Patel

Jun 17, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds badminton player wins silver, bronze in masters nationals

The Canadian masters national championships not only attracted the best in the country, but also top players from several other countries

Jun 16, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds approves $43,100 worth of Mountain View Power spring grants

Requests for grants totaling $123,610.75 were received from 10 groups in the community; four were deemed ineligible.

Jun 15, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds College to hold ag forum at same time as G7 summit

Organizers created the forum because they were disappointed agricultural issues are not included in the G7 agenda

Jun 15, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Olds College Aggies Club donates to burn treatment society

Aggies president Jenna Meyers says they chose to donate to the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society (CFBTS) because a former club member received help from them

Jun 14, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Bowden Grandview School class of 2025 one of the largest ever

Valedictorian Josh Hunter gave at heartfelt, emotional speech that touched the crowd

Jun 14, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

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