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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

Oldstoberfest expanding to three days in 2024

Oldstoberfest expanding to three days in 2024

World's only Bavarian rodeo will feature three concerts this year, including an act from Nashville
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Coffee With Councillors is back in Olds

Coffee With Councillors is back in Olds

Sessions scheduled so far are an opportunity for residents to air their concerns and praise directly with town councillors
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Baton twirlers shine in provincials held in Olds

Baton twirlers shine in provincials held in Olds

The Alberta baton twirling provincials were held in Olds at the beginning of the month
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Mock crash demonstrates risks of drunk, drugged driving ahead of May long weekend

Mock crash demonstrates risks of drunk, drugged driving ahead of May long weekend

Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program directed at high school students
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New yard waste dump in Olds opened Tuesday

New yard waste dump in Olds opened Tuesday

Starting May 14, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents can drop off unwanted yard waste at Operations Centre
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Olds Fire Department roof campout raises funds for MD group

Olds Fire Department roof campout raises funds for MD group

Organizers say a big factor was 11 sponsors who collectively contributed at least $5,000 toward the $10,000 fundraising goal
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Olds track team prepares for key competitions

Olds track team prepares for key competitions

Sundre will host both junior and senior track divisionals this week
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Olds Grizzlys pleased to see Alberta Junior Hockey League expand

Olds Grizzlys pleased to see Alberta Junior Hockey League expand

The expansion to Devon makes 12 teams in the Alberta Junior Hockey League
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Olds Fire Department partners with Alberta university on drone project

Olds Fire Department partners with Alberta university on drone project

Study to determine the ability of drones to help fire departments decide more effectively what personnel and equipment to deploy to emergencies
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Fence at Olds emergency shelter site to serve two purposes

Fence at Olds emergency shelter site to serve two purposes

When the fence is torn down during construction, it will have a new life as benches at the emergency shelter site
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