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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

Playhouse fundraising drive for emergency shelter in final stages

Playhouse fundraising drive for emergency shelter in final stages

The campaign will be capped off July 1 by a friendly competition in Olds between two teams of playhouse builders
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AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Olds College

AI technology that could transform human, animal health tested at Olds College

Researchers are testing a device that listens to the "symphony" of organs to obtain early warning of illness or other issues in livestock and potentially people
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Olds track and field athlete wins gold, silver in provincials

Olds track and field athlete wins gold, silver in provincials

Four École Olds High School athletes competed in the provincials in Calgary June 6-7, all finishing in the top 10 in various events
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Olds College clubs raise $10,000 for boy battling cancer

Olds College clubs raise $10,000 for boy battling cancer

As of June 3, a GoFundMe page had also raised $44,918 to help the family cover medical costs, travel and other expenses related incurred as a result of the battle
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Expect summertime crackdown on impaired drivers: Olds RCMP

Expect summertime crackdown on impaired drivers: Olds RCMP

Cpl. Leif Svendsen told town council that under a law passed in 2018, police can conduct mandatory screening for impairment
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Number of "offensive weapons" seized nothing to worry about: Olds RCMP

Number of "offensive weapons" seized nothing to worry about: Olds RCMP

The term “offensive weapon” could refer to a baton or even a pocket knife, Olds RCMP Cpl. Leif Svendsen said
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A chance for Olds residents to say what town's priorities should be

A chance for Olds residents to say what town's priorities should be

Residents can provide input via an online survey on town's website that takes 10 minutes to complete and remains open until July 17
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June 23 discussion on Olds "naturalized" green spaces planned

June 23 discussion on Olds "naturalized" green spaces planned

Some residents are complaining that lack of mowing and other care is leading to dandelions, tall grass and mosquitoes, but councillors say the move was made to cut costs and avoid a greater tax hike
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Olds implements level 2 water restriction

Olds implements level 2 water restriction

Town officials say a contractor accidentally caused the water line break near Tim Hortons; it's not yet known how long it will take to repair
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Watch for sewer and water tie-in work in Olds

Watch for sewer and water tie-in work in Olds

Residents should expect intermittent interruptions to water services over the next couple of days while the work is underway
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