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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

New Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee in Olds starts work

New Health Professionals Attraction and Retention Committee in Olds starts work

A new committee to attract and retain health-care workers in Olds met for the first time May 25 in town council chambers
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Change coming to livestock marketing industry

Change coming to livestock marketing industry

Feedlot operator Ian Marshall, winner of the outstanding farmer award and Scott Anderson who runs a bred heifer program also in the Bowden area, had some advice and observations for livestock market operators
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Olds library's first anonymous art show & auction a success

Olds library's first anonymous art show & auction a success

The Olds Municipal Library’s (OML) first Anonymous Artist Show & Auction raised more than $1,400 for the library
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Sign dedicating memorial garden unveiled in Olds

Sign dedicating memorial garden unveiled in Olds

The Donna and Glen Coonfer Memorial Garden in Olds was dedicated May 27 during the Mountain View Museum & Archives’ Spring Fling celebration
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Mountain View Power grants approved

Mountain View Power grants approved

Olds town council has approved grants totalling $72,000 for projects to improve the community
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Olds air cadets honoured during parade, inspection, awards banquet (5 photos)

Olds air cadets honoured during parade, inspection, awards banquet (5 photos)

The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 105 held its annual parade and inspection on May 25, capped off with a banquet and awards
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Olds Special Olympics chair receives lifetime achievement award

Olds Special Olympics chair receives lifetime achievement award

Olds & District Special Olympics chair Karen Mengersen has received a Volunteer Lifetime Achievement Award for her involvement with Special Olympics Alberta
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Olds council backs clean-up order in battle with property owner

Olds council backs clean-up order in battle with property owner

A clean-up order was issued late last year by an Olds peace officer for property on Beech Cres.
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Olds valedictorian praises classmates for overcoming COVID challenges to graduate

Olds valedictorian praises classmates for overcoming COVID challenges to graduate

“This is only the beginning for our graduating class and I’m sure that there are big plans in store for us for the rest of our lives," Olds High School valedictorian, Emily Cartwright, told the crowd amassed for the cap and gown ceremony
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Nathan Cooper re-elected in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills

Nathan Cooper re-elected in Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills

With the UCP forming a majority government, Nathan Cooper is open to remaining as speaker or getting cabinet post
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