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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

Rough weekend for Olds Grizzlys

The Junior A hockey team lost 4-1 to the Drumheller Dragons Friday night at home, then 7-2 to the Eagles in Canmore on Saturday

Dec 10, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys acquire D-man in trade with Whitecourt

Brenden Thomas comes to Olds from the Whitecourt Wolverines in exchange for future considerations in a deal announced Dec. 2

Dec 2, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

Trapped man found dead in wake of Central Alberta house fire

Firefighters were called to a house in Olds, Alberta at 11:17 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of fire in the basement and an occupant trapped inside.

Dec 2, 2024 10:03 AM Read more >

RCMP looking for suspect in sex assault on Central Alberta rural highway

Three Hills RCMP release a composite sketch of a 25-30-year-old man suspect involved in a complaint on a rural road close to Highway 27

Nov 12, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys drop two at home to Grande Prairie

The Grizzlys’ next action is Tuesday, Nov. 5, when they host the Whitecourt Wolverines

Nov 5, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Seven-year-old Hudson Faught was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Sept. 28

Nov 2, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Artificial intelligence is the future of health care, says former AHS chair

Dr. Lyle Oberg would like to see the Health Information Act, which protects the privacy of patients’ information, loosened

Oct 19, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys sittting in fourth place in AJHL's south division

Grizzlys host the Whitecourt Wolverines Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m., the last game of a five-game homestand

Oct 16, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Traffic charges dropped against Alberta woman with cerebral palsy over mobility scooter

Central Alberta woman says she cried with relief to find out charges against her for driving on the street with her wheelchair were dropped.

Oct 9, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Town of Olds will lose money selling its fibre optic internet, phone, TV service to Telus

An Alberta municipality will still owe money on approximate $18 million of associated debt on their fibre optic internet, phone, TV service after they sell it to Telus, but the exact amount is unknown.

Oct 8, 2024 10:19 AM Read more >

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