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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

Newly-appointed Olds College president's calendar is full

Newly-appointed Olds College president's calendar is full

The 'interim' prefix to Olds College president and CEO Debbie Thompson's title was removed effective May 1
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Olds' net debt increased to $13.3 million

Olds' net debt increased to $13.3 million

The Town of Olds will be making a $3.5 million lump sum payment on its OFL (O-NET) debt in June, council was told
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Olds Regional Exhibition among seven ag societies getting extra provincial cash

Olds Regional Exhibition among seven ag societies getting extra provincial cash

The province says the purpose of that cash is to help those societies cope with increasing costs and plan ahead for the future.
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Olds Catholic church holds thanksgiving mass for new pope

Olds Catholic church holds thanksgiving mass for new pope

Father Nilo Macapinlac is confident Leo XIV will carry on the moderately liberal approach to the faith of his predecessor Pope Francis, who passed away April 21
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Olds youth makes U15A Team Alberta lacrosse squad

Olds youth makes U15A Team Alberta lacrosse squad

Lucas Seidel is one of four members of the U15A Red Deer Chiefs to be chosen to play for Team Alberta in the 2025 U15 Box Lacrosse Nationals in Halifax, Nova Scotia Aug. 11-15.
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First of two planned community spring clean-up programs in Olds kicks off Saturday

First of two planned community spring clean-up programs in Olds kicks off Saturday

Kick It to the Curb will run from May 9-11 and the pop-up waste transfer station will operate May 23-24 at the Town of Olds Operations Centre along 70th Avenue
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Fewer participants in Olds' 2025 Hike for Hospice but Didsbury's about the same

Fewer participants in Olds' 2025 Hike for Hospice but Didsbury's about the same

Society’s decision to support clients who request MAiD likely a major factor in lower turnout, executive director says
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Five per cent municipal tax increase approved in Olds

Five per cent municipal tax increase approved in Olds

Coun. Wanda Blatz says the tax hike is "very reasonable" in comparison to some other comparable municipalities
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Olds library holds second annual anonymous art auction fundraiser

Olds library holds second annual anonymous art auction fundraiser

Artworks in this auction submitted by local artists can be viewed at the library; bids can be placed online from May 5-7
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Olds council's 2025-26 policing priorities set

Olds council's 2025-26 policing priorities set

The priorities council approved is the same as it was last year
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