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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

Rail stoppage cost Old-area ag business thousands of dollars

Rail stoppage cost Old-area ag business thousands of dollars

Barr-Ag Ltd. president Barry Schmitt says the company, which ships millions of dollars of product overseas yearly, hasn't needed to lay off workers
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Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Central Alberta duo loves to buy, refurbish, sell old guns

Al Simms and Bill Main have been buying, refurbishing and selling old guns for about a decade
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Rail strike would be 'devastating' says Central Alberta grain, hay exporter

Rail strike would be 'devastating' says Central Alberta grain, hay exporter

With no-back-to work legislation, Barr-Ag owner says a strike could go on for a long time impacting more than the agriculture industry
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Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

Alberta ag minister announces changes to ag loan program

The changes, announced July 30 during AgSmart in Olds, are aimed at helping more people into farming and assist with succession planning
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RCMP find stolen military weapons including , grenades on Alberta property

RCMP find stolen military weapons including , grenades on Alberta property

Canadian military bomb squad dispatched to Olds RCMP detachment to help dispose of three white phosphorous grenades found during the search of a property in Mountain View County
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More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

More than $21 million for Alberta ag initiatives announced at Olds College

Red Deer, Edmonton, Blackfalds businesses and First Nation project also among those sharing in agriculture funding provided through five federal programs
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Alberta man in ICU after traumatic motorcycle racing crash

Alberta man in ICU after traumatic motorcycle racing crash

An Alberta man suffered severe injuries, including crushed ribs, two punctured lungs and a broken sternum June 23 during a motorcycle race at the Olds Regional Exhibition track June 23.
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Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Former Albertan cycled across Canada in 30 days

Kevin Spicer says he now has a real appreciation for just how big and sparsely populated Canada really is after cycling the country in 30 days.
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Free introduction to flying at Olds-Didsbury Airport this weekend

Free introduction to flying at Olds-Didsbury Airport this weekend

Youth ages eight to 19 invited to learn about aviation June 8
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Vehicle slams into building in Olds, trapping one person inside

Vehicle slams into building in Olds, trapping one person inside

Person living in Olds commercial building was home when a Jeep smashed into the building.
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