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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

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

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

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

'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
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Olds Grizzlys host Lloydminster Wednesday after weekend loss

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
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Olds Grizzlys make final moves before trade deadline

Olds Grizzlys make final moves before trade deadline

Head coach Brad Tobin says the moves provide opportunities for younger players to step up
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Rough weekend for Olds Grizzlys

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
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Olds Grizzlys acquire D-man in trade with Whitecourt

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
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Trapped man found dead in wake of Central Alberta house fire

Trapped man found dead in wake of Central Alberta house fire

Firefighters were called to a house in Olds, Alberta at 11:17 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of fire in the basement and an occupant trapped inside.
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Olds Grizzlys drop two at home to Grande Prairie

Olds Grizzlys drop two at home to Grande Prairie

The Grizzlys’ next action is Tuesday, Nov. 5, when they host the Whitecourt Wolverines
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Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Central Alberta school supports seven-year-old battling blood cancer

Seven-year-old Hudson Faught was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia on Sept. 28
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