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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

Chinese tariffs will hit canola farmers hard, says Red Deer-Mountain View MP

Earl Dreeshen says by fall, Chinese tariffs on canola could drop that commodity's price to $9 a bushel, which would be "below the cost of production"

Mar 20, 2025 5:45 PM Read more >

Central Alberta college losing $5.1 million in funding due to fewer international students

Olds College is suspending three programs due to lower international student enrolment and smaller funding grants from the provincial government in recent years.

Feb 28, 2025 8:49 AM Read more >

Telling doctors where to practise a possibility but not preferable says Alberta MLA

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper told Olds councillors it can be "helpful" to encourage new medical grads to spend a certain amount of time practising in rural Alberta

Feb 24, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >

'Join USA' billboard near Bowden draws criticism, response from municipality

Wexit-like organization that put the billboard up is asking for donations to help make "West Canada" the 51st American State

Feb 20, 2025 5:25 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys host Lloydminster Wednesday after weekend loss

The Grizzlys host the Lloydminster Bobcats Wednesday night, the Canmore Eagles on Friday, then host the Calgary Canucks Saturday night

Feb 12, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys host Canmore Tuesday after tough two-game road trip

The Olds Grizzlys were beaten 8-2 on Saturday and 6-4 on Sunday by the host Fort McMurray Oil Barons

Jan 27, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys win shootout thanks to former BCHL player

Keeghan Dunn, who joined the team from the BCHL's Vernon Vipers, was the hero of the Jan. 21 game, scoring all three Grizzlys goals, including one in the shootout

Jan 23, 2025 11:50 AM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys make final moves before trade deadline

Head coach Brad Tobin says the moves provide opportunities for younger players to step up

Jan 13, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

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 >

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