Hello, it’s back to school already!

We hope you all had a lovely holiday season and that the readjustment from the cottage back to reality wasn’t too difficult. 😉

Welcome back to our weekly newsletter. 2026 is finally upon us! How did we get here? Your guess is as good as ours.

Writing to you now are Emma Miller and Daria Orth, and we are so excited to be your new Calgary Journal newsletter editors for the semester!

Get ready to read about some local events, trending news stories, and intriguing photo galleries. We are also thrilled to announce a new newsletter feature: weekly podcast listening to help keep you informed on the go!


​This semester, you will be getting an all-star team of editors, all women, who are excited and eager to bring you relevant, top-notch reporting (plus our wonderful mentors Brooks DeCillia and Robson Fletcher, of course). You can learn more about us here. 

Here are some standout stories from this week:

Calgary film spotlights Alberta’s small-town eccentric museums

By Nadoo Abaagu, A documentary explores Alberta’s eccentric small-town museums and the stories behind them

Is Blue Monday really the most depressing day of the year?

By Ava Free, Do factors such as weather, debt, motivation and the time since Christmas really determine depression?

Calgary’s classic Hollywood night look

By Brennen French, Calgary Journal photojournalist, Brennen French exposes the city’s gritty, “neo-noir” look

Featured Podcast Listening:

MRU

Recovery on Campus: Lived Stories from Our Community

In this episode, MRU faculty member Dr. Stasha Huntingford sits down with MRU student Dylan to discuss navigating recovery as a member of a university community.

News+Business

Front Burner: Mark Carney and ‘The Speech’

It was an eventful World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week, with striking speeches by both the U.S. President and Canadian Prime Minister.

Lifestyle+Culture

Self Care Club: Gratitude Mini Series Part 1-3

This three-part series explores gratitude through science-backed discussions about strategies to apply gratitude in your day-to-day life.

What we are listening to!

anything goes with emma chamberlain: chasing happiness is making you miserable, advice season

This is our news and podcast editor, Emma Marshall’s, podcast pick of the week.

Photo Gallery:

Tucked into a corner that was off limits and under construction, one of the British Museum’s most disputed displays still captured the undivided attention of visitors. The Caryatid statue is one of six that stood together atop the Acropolis of Athens and was taken in 1804 by Thomas Bruce, the seventh Lord of Elgin. The other five statues are currently on display in the Acropolis Museum, with an honorary space kept empty between them in hopes that the British Museum will return the statue and reunite them in their place of origin. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
Portrait of a Woman was painted by Catharina van Hemessen in 1548 and now resides within the National Gallery of London. The Gallery hosts a collection of over 2,300 paintings, with van Hemessen’s work among one of only 27 female artists displayed. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
During World War two, the Nazi’s initiated devastating attacks on the city of London from the sky with flying bombs. The three pages at the top document the attacks on the city from mid-June to early September of 1944. The two record sheets at the bottom display the overall numbers from the bombings, including casualties, injuries, and damage to the city. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
The view of Westminster Hall and the Houses of Parliament from within the courtyard of Westminster Abbey. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER

Below are some Calgary events taking place this week that you may want to check out:

– Crowchild classic
When: Jan. 29, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Now sold out

– Yellow Tape Muzik 
When: Jan. 23-24
Where: 628 8 Ave SW B, Calgary, AB T2P 1G4
Cost: Free before 10:30 with RSVP

– Lina’s Gnocchi Masterclass
When: Jan. 23
Where: 901 64 Avenue Northeast Calgary, AB T2E 7P4
Cost: $90.00

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Emma Miller is a fourth-year journalism student who is passionate about infusing historical perspectives into her reporting and using audio as a creative and effective storytelling method. Along with her...

Daria is a Newsletter Editor at The Calgary Journal while completing the final semester of her Journalism & Digital Media degree. She is also the Associate Editor at FashionX Magazine, and will continue...