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

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.
Olds Grizzlys ready to 'showcase' talents Wednesday in Calgary

Olds Grizzlys ready to 'showcase' talents Wednesday in Calgary

Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Showcase tournament in Calgary Sept. 25
Olds Grizzlys sport 1-1 record going into Friday's Grande Prairie game

Olds Grizzlys sport 1-1 record going into Friday's Grande Prairie game

The Grizzlys lost homeopener to the Drumheller Dragons 9-4 but rebounded the next night to edge the Dragons 3-2
Rail stoppage cost Old-area ag business thousands of dollars

Rail stoppage cost Old-area ag business thousands of dollars

Barr-Ag Ltd. president Barry Schmitt says the company, which ships millions of dollars of product overseas yearly, hasn't needed to lay off workers
Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Al Simms and Bill Main have been buying, refurbishing and selling old guns for about a decade
Rail strike would be 'devastating' says Central Alberta grain, hay exporter

Rail strike would be 'devastating' says Central Alberta grain, hay exporter

With no-back-to work legislation, Barr-Ag owner says a strike could go on for a long time impacting more than the agriculture industry
Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

The changes, announced July 30 during AgSmart in Olds, are aimed at helping more people into farming and assist with succession planning
RCMP find stolen military weapons including , grenades on Alberta property

RCMP find stolen military weapons including , grenades on Alberta property

Canadian military bomb squad dispatched to Olds RCMP detachment to help dispose of three white phosphorous grenades found during the search of a property in Mountain View County
More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

Red Deer, Edmonton, Blackfalds businesses and First Nation project also among those sharing in agriculture funding provided through five federal programs
Alberta man in ICU after traumatic motorcycle racing crash

Alberta man in ICU after traumatic motorcycle racing crash

An Alberta man suffered severe injuries, including crushed ribs, two punctured lungs and a broken sternum June 23 during a motorcycle race at the Olds Regional Exhibition track June 23.
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