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

Hay City cycling race returns to roads near Olds May 11

Proceeds from the race go to the Mountain View Emergency Shelter

May 8, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Second annual Olds dart tourney raises money for Special Olympics

Organizer Cathy Ould says they likely could have raised more money if they had access to more dart boards

May 8, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

No fire ban yet but Olds firefighters have been busy

With last week's snow and rain, a fire restriction ordered for Mountain View County on April 23 was lifted on May 1

May 8, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds non-profit fundraising after thefts and arson fire

The Olds Association for Community Living was hit by two break-ins and a fire which destroyed its van in April

May 7, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Hospice society reveals new name as weekend hike raises $35,000

A hospice suite in Didsbury could become reality in June, Mountain View Hospice Society executive director Mary Marshall says

May 6, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Dead body, politics part of wacky Bowden dinner theatre

The two-act comedy is a fundraiser to help cover upkeep of the Paterson Community Centre and hopefully eventually pave its parking lot.

May 6, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

2024 is 50th anniversary of Olds & District Historical Society

In 1974, a group of community residents approached town council with the idea of setting up a historical society to preserve the community’s history and heritage

May 6, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds changes secondary suite rules for compliance

Secondary suites now allowed in duplexes and in structures like garages and garden suites in R2 districts

May 4, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys hire business manager

In addition to day-to-day business operations, Kevin Watson's duties with the Olds-based AJHL team will include sales and sponsorships

May 3, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds and area students qualify for badminton provincials

École Olds High School student Christian Persson has qualified to compete in badminton provincials in Edmonton May 3-4.

May 2, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

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