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
Film group rebooks as Olds theatre's projector problem solved
Mayfair Cinema, which has been for sale for a few months, re-opens to host its own movies as well as Mountain View Film Group’s April 27 showing
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Bowden to share bylaw officer with Olds
Retiring Olds RCMP detachment commanding officer starts new municipal enforcement job May 8
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Extended Producer Responsibility cutting costs for Olds residents
As of April 1, the Alberta Extended Producer Responsibility program shifted the cost of recycling from municipalities to producers of packaging and printed paper
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Olds Minor Hockey partners with college on female hockey
Starting in the 2025-26 season, the female minor hockey program will be known as the Junior Broncos
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New Alberta law could create red tape, delay federal funds for Olds
The Provincial Priorities Act requires municipalities to obtain provincial approval before entering into, amending, extending, or renewing agreements with the federal government
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Third annual Olds Rotary Fly The Flag fundraiser extra meaningful this year
Residents encouraged to fly the Canadian flag to show pride in the country in the wake of Donald Trump’s threats
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Olds golf course opens for play Friday kicking off 100th anniversary year
The club not only has big plans to celebrate the centennial of the association's founding, but also intends to revamp its parking lot and its restaurant has a new operator and name
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Animals perish in barn fire southwest of Olds
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up with a goal of raising $30,000 to clean up the site in Mountain View County and build a new barn
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Water restrictions to be implemented April 22 in Olds
Mountain View Regional Waste Services Commission's plan to repair a regional main line east of Olds requires restrictions to preserve water supply
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Olds Christian school student wins Alberta workplace safety video contest
Koinonia student Micah Griffin takes first place in CAREERS SafeGen program, secures a spot in the upcoming national competition
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