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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

Grizzlys forward named to second AJHL all-rookie team

Grizzlys forward named to second AJHL all-rookie team

Grizzlys forward Mitchell Patrick, born in 2006, scored nine goals and picked up 17 assists for 26 points in 47 games this season.
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Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Olds considering panhandling bylaw due to harassment complaints

Out-of-town panhandlers are said to be “taking advantage somewhat of the goodwill and the hospitality of people in rural communities”
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Rural hospital bomb threat traced to Calgary youth

Rural hospital bomb threat traced to Calgary youth

A female caller said, “I planted a bomb at your hospital.”
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Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

Alberta town ponders road maintenance policy change after City of Calgary found liable in deadly car crash

If town is aware of a priority one road issue that doesn't get rectified, it is liable in full according to the courts now, says Olds CAO
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Alberta teacher eliminated from pottery reality TV show

Alberta teacher eliminated from pottery reality TV show

Judges bid Renu Mathew goodbye at the end of episode 6 of The Great Pottery Throw Down
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Central Alberta teacher survives next round in CBC's Great Pottery Throwdown

Central Alberta teacher survives next round in CBC's Great Pottery Throwdown

Renu Mathew appearing on episode 6 of the The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down on March 14
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RCMP investigate fatal semi-truck crash east of Olds

RCMP investigate fatal semi-truck crash east of Olds

Red Deer man dies in crash at the intersection of highways 27 and 791
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Olds Grizzlys play-in series starts in Grande Prairie Thursday

Olds Grizzlys play-in series starts in Grande Prairie Thursday

The Grizzlys host Game 3 of the series Sunday, March 10 in Olds, starting at 5 p.m.
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Alberta potter shines in reality TV show's lamp competition

Alberta potter shines in reality TV show's lamp competition

A teacher from Olds, Alberta proved her talents again with a lamp that impressed judges in the CBC show The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down.
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Alberta teacher makes the cut on CBC's pottery reality series

Alberta teacher makes the cut on CBC's pottery reality series

Renu Mathew has survived a third week on CBC’s The Great Pottery Throw Down
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