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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

Bottom-dwelling Olds Grizzlys face high-flying Eagles Friday night

Bottom-dwelling Olds Grizzlys face high-flying Eagles Friday night

As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Canmore Eagles sat atop the Alberta Junior Hockey League's South Division, 40 points up on the last-place Grizzlys
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'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

Wexit-like organization that put the billboard up is asking for donations to help make "West Canada" the 51st American State
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Lots of variety in Olds students' science fair projects

Lots of variety in Olds students' science fair projects

Some École Olds Elementary School and Holy Trinity Catholic School projects qualify for Mountain View Science Fair
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Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA non-committal on more cash for municipalities

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA non-committal on more cash for municipalities

Nathan Cooper told Olds council that while he's sympathetic about their needs, the provincial government is beset with competing demands for money
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Secondary suite applications triple 10-year average in Olds

Secondary suite applications triple 10-year average in Olds

A two-year secondary suites incentive program expires this July; staff plan to make improvements and closer to July, urge council to keep it going
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Conversation on suicide and depression is happening again in Olds

Conversation on suicide and depression is happening again in Olds

During the Feb.20 free event, three speakers will address suicide and depression and how there's hope to find a way out of that
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Strong wins for Olds JV boys basketball team

Strong wins for Olds JV boys basketball team

The École Old High School Spartans won their first home league game against Sundre 94-33, then beat a Didsbury junior team 64-55
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FunSkate in Olds draws athletes from across central Alberta

FunSkate in Olds draws athletes from across central Alberta

It was a full day of figure skating competition, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
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Uphill battle at home and on the road for Olds Grizzlys

Uphill battle at home and on the road for Olds Grizzlys

The Grizzlys face the South Division-leading Canmore Eagles Friday night, then host the Calgary Canucks, currently in second place in that division
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Town of Olds' approval of proposed 38-unit apartment appealed

Town of Olds' approval of proposed 38-unit apartment appealed

A town decision to grant a variance for a developer to provide less parking than theoretically required is at the heart of the appeal heard by Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
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