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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

Indus Homes of Calgary plans 1,939-resident subdivision in Olds

Town of Olds council approves updates to the West View Area Structure Plan

Nov 20, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds council wants government action on 'unfair' electrical charges

Coun. Darren Wilson filed a notice of motion on the matter, saying that rural residents and businesses pay an "unfair" share of electrical distribution costs, compared to urban markets

Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Bowden land annexation expected by early 2025

An area structure plan for the 93-acre parcel of land, formerly known as the home of Bow Seed Nursery and later it's A Dog's World Pet Resort, includes a mix of commercial and industrial development

Nov 18, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds plans one-time winter pick-up of compost

CAO says one early- to mid-January pickup should be enough for the average household until regular service resume in April

Nov 18, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Sale of calves in Olds raises money for Ukraine aid

$12,100 raised for Calgary-based Humanitarian Aid Response Team

Nov 17, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds youth wins gold, silver in badminton tournament

Ryder Persson who lives in Olds, north of Calgary, won gold in U17 boys singles, which had 60 entries, and silver in U17 mixed doubles, which had 40 entries

Nov 17, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds senior girls volleyball team prepared for this weekend's zones

The Spartans finished first in their league, qualifying for zones Nov. 15-16 in Brooks

Nov 16, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Plan set for northeast Olds commercial, industrial land

655-acre chunk of land north of Highway 27 and east of Highway 2A to have commercial developments along the highways and industrial properties in the interior

Nov 15, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys on the road Friday after dramatic weekend score turnaround

Olds-based AJHL team plays Whitecourt Wolverines Nov. 15, Devon Extreme Nov. 16, Dayton Valley Thunder Nov. 22

Nov 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Some charges stayed as trial set in Mountain View County drugs, weapons case

Charges stayed against Alyssa Karina Friendship and Jayden Luc Desaulniers while Michael Ryan Goodine going to trial in May 2025

Nov 14, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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