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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

Broken neck isn't stopping Canadian ski cross racer

Kristofor O’Brien Mahler is recovering from a broken neck suffered during a night race in Switzerland in December

Apr 21, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

103-year-old Alberta resident prays, has a drink a day

Bill Evans has had quite a life; repairing bombers as an electrician in the Second World War and being a Western Canada sales manager for a rubber sales company

Apr 20, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

Grizzlys forward named to second AJHL all-rookie team

Grizzlys forward Mitchell Patrick, born in 2006, scored nine goals and picked up 17 assists for 26 points in 47 games this season.

Apr 8, 2024 9:40 AM Read more >

Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Out-of-town panhandlers are said to be “taking advantage somewhat of the goodwill and the hospitality of people in rural communities”

Apr 6, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Rural hospital bomb threat traced to Calgary youth

A female caller said, “I planted a bomb at your hospital.”

Apr 1, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

If town is aware of a priority one road issue that doesn't get rectified, it is liable in full according to the courts now, says Olds CAO

Mar 27, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Alberta teacher eliminated from pottery reality TV show

Judges bid Renu Mathew goodbye at the end of episode 6 of The Great Pottery Throw Down

Mar 15, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Central Alberta teacher survives next round in CBC's Great Pottery Throwdown

Renu Mathew appearing on episode 6 of the The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down on March 14

Mar 12, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

RCMP investigate fatal semi-truck crash east of Olds

Red Deer man dies in crash at the intersection of highways 27 and 791

Mar 7, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys play-in series starts in Grande Prairie Thursday

The Grizzlys host Game 3 of the series Sunday, March 10 in Olds, starting at 5 p.m.

Mar 6, 2024 1:52 PM Read more >

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