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

Billets sought for Olds Grizzlys' players

Billet coordinator Julie Johnston says the stipend has been increased and there are other incentives as well

Aug 17, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Smoke Show & Shine in Olds draws fewer entries

About 75 vehicles were on display, down from around 100 in previous years

Aug 16, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Ken and Lisa Hall win Olds Golf Club Mixed Open

The Aug. 10 tournament, presented by Sim's Furniture, was not decided until after a three-hole playoff

Aug 16, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Man wanted in Red Deer County search charged by Olds, Vulcan RCMP

On Aug. 13, Okotoks man arrested in connection with fires set in the middle of the road near Bowden as well as arson, stolen guns and a stolen vehicle in Vulcan County

Aug 15, 2025 3:52 PM Read more >

Olds Pickleball Club celebrates National Pickleball Day

This was the first time the club had celebrated the day of awareness which was started back in 2021

Aug 15, 2025 3:50 PM Read more >

Olds Grizzlys obtain 20-year-old defenceman in trade

Andrew Thompson of the Nepean Raiders of the Central Canada Hockey League traded in return for a player development fee

Aug 15, 2025 11:11 AM Read more >

Area throwing athletes compete in national competitions

Dayley Reimer is competing in the Canada Games in St. John’s, Nfld. and Natalie Harrison competed in the Legion nationals, held Aug. 8-10 in Calgary

Aug 15, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Olds masters athlete has great but frustrating outdoor season

Rachel Andres won both the Open Women’s Athlete of the Year and the Masters Women’s Athlete of the Year awards and is the first athlete to ever win both in the same year

Aug 14, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Only local traffic allowed on Cypress Close in Olds Thursday

Restriction in place Aug. 13 to allow workers to undertake a water service repair project at 6244 Cypress Close

Aug 14, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Avoid 61st Avenue in Olds Wednesday due to water service repairs

While the repair is undertaken, residents can expect occasional interruptions to water service

Aug 13, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

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