Not-so-breaking news: School’s back in session.

We hope you all had a fantastic summer holiday and are enjoying the transition into fall on campus.

Writing to you are Sadaf Karami and Cassie Bonderoff, and we’re stoked to be the newsletter editors this semester.

We’ll be sharing new stories, local events, and photo galleries every week; with a special edition to the newsletter called Calgary Lore of the Week, where we bring you cool and unusal facts about the city you call home.

This semester, our newsroom is packed with curious minds, big ideas and a whole lot of womenโ€ฆ plus Stephen. Weโ€™re ready to bring you the Calgary stories worth knowing. Get to know our editors here.


Dive into some of our top stories from this week

From Shakespeare to pop hits: What to expect from & Juliet at Calgary’s Jubilee

By Alexia Sabau, The classic jukebox musical puts an unexpected twist on a story audiences already know

Amazing Race Canada highlights Calgary Stampede, local businesses in season finale

By Sierra Kaliel, Reality showโ€™s final leg put top three teams to the test in Cowtown

Ongoing renovations at Mount Royal University make students question accessibility, timeliness

By Abby Weidman and Aubree Quapp, Frustrated by delays and inconveniences, students voice their concerns regarding the ongoing construction


Calgary Lore of the Week

What time is it? Alberta Time.

Alberta has officially introduced Alberta Time (ABT), meaning our clocks will stay put year-round. This November, Calgary wonโ€™t turn the clocks back an hourโ€”keeping us on UTCโˆ’6 permanently.

Albertans actually voted on permanent daylight time in 2021, with half rejecting it (50.2% voted no).


โ—‰ Photo Gallery

Photos brought to you by Journalism students!

LEGO tower built around a city landpost by Zach Lowe in the community of Killarney on Sept. 23. PHOTO: CASSIE BONDEROFF
A decayed tree stands out off Route 66, new growth surrounds it in the Californian desert on June 8, 2026. PHOTO: GABRIELLA LINDLAND
West Point Lighthouse on a sunny day in summer on June 29, 2026 in Prince Edward Island. PHOTO: SADAF KARAMI

Check out these upcoming events in the city!

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Night Light โ€“ Light Art Festival

When: Sept. 24โ€“26, from 6โ€“11 p.m. each night
Where: Multiple locations throughout Victoria Park, including Central Memorial
Cost: Free
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Indigenous Beading Program #2
When: Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. โ€“ 2 p.m.
Where: Cultural Inclusion Centre, Room Z203, Wyckham House, Mount Royal University
Cost: Free; supplies are provided
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Music Day in Canada 2026
When: Sept. 26, 2026, from 7:30โ€“11 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Rose, 1012 17 Ave. S.W.
Cost: $20 regular ticket ($22.97 listed through Showpass with fees)


Caught You Reading… Now Share it!

Any time you see an article published on the Calgary Journal website that you enjoy, please don’t be afraid to share it with your network โ€” our reporters and editorial team appreciate the exposure.

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Thank you for reading. Until next week!



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Sadaf Karami is in her final semester of Journalism and Digital Media with years of practical experience writing, producing, and publishing valuable multimedia pieces that align with audience interests....

Cassie Bonderoff is a fourth-year Journalism and Digital Media student who really enjoys being able to share people's stories. She has experience in writing, photography, social media, and multimedia storytelling...