Good morning and happy Saturday.

Usually, we strive to make our newsletters a little bit lighter and more upbeat, but given the mass shooting this week in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., this morning’s email is more subdued.

With that in mind, below are a few stories from this week that you may be interested in reading, along with some images in our photo gallery that you might appreciate looking at.

We hope that during these dark times, you can find some peace this long weekend, catch up on the Olympics and spend some time outdoors before it gets colder next week. We also encourage you to give your friends and family members a hug today if you haven’t already (let’s share the love). 

One last thing: thank you for all the support with our newsletter. We appreciate you all. 

Here are some standout stories from this week:

Advocates, experts warn against vilifying transgender people in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting

By Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press, Experts warn against blaming transgender community after Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Photos: Students build and battle robots at Calgary’s Mecha Mayhem

By Keira Solomon, Mecha Mayhem, the largest robotics competition in Canada, came to Calgary for a three-day exhibition from Feb. 6 to 8 at the BMO Centre. 

Indigenous market brings culture and community to Chinook Blast

By Faith Naslovar, This year, Chinook Blast welcomed Authentically Indigenous, which hosted the Winter Frost: Indigenous Market which features more than 40 vendors, including beadwork, painting and pottery

Featured Podcast Listening:

MRU Listening

CPI: UNTOLD

This series exploring the stories of Jamaicans across Alberta was produced by journalism students at Mount Royal University in Calgary, as part of the Community Podcast Initiative.

News+Business

Vox’s Today, Explained: AI is gossiping about you

This daily podcast from Vox takes daily news and current issues and breaks them down, explainer-style.

Lifestyle+Culture

This American Life: What Is Your Emergency?

As U.S. I.C.E. continues to ramp up its operations across the country, this episode takes a look at a variety of 911 calls prompted by those operations.

What we are listening to!

My Victorian Nightmare: Madame Tussaud’s MACARBE Origin Story

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

Photo Gallery:

Thayendanegea, who also went by Joseph Brant, was one of the few Indigenous representatives who made diplomatic visits to Britain on behalf of the Mohawk during the American War of Independence. While the original 1785 portrait is held in the archives of the British Museum, a copy is on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
Depictions of Greek Mythology can be found in seemingly countless corners of the British Museum, such as this marble sculpture of the Goddess Iris, who was believed to be the personification of a rainbow. Along with several other sculptures and pieces of temple architecture, this depiction of Iris was brought to England in 1804 by Thomas Bruce. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
Toussaint L’Ouverture was a Haitian General, born into slavery, who gained his freedom in his thirties. L’Ouverture led one of the only uprisings of enslaved peoples where the plantation system was entirely overpowered. The painting above features a contemporary interpretation of the figure painted by François Cauvin in 2009, which is displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in London today. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER
Within Churchill’s War Rooms in London, a photo of Peggy Lindars working at her desk in the Downing Street bunker is displayed. Lindars was a typist who worked within the Joint Planning staff typing pool. PHOTO: EMMA MILLER

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

– Heated Rivalry Dance Party at Hudsons
When: Feb. 14-15, times vary
Where: 1201 5 Street Southwest, Calgary, AB T2R 0Y6
Cost: Sold out

-Family Day at Studio Bell
When: Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, 850 4 Street SE
Cost: Free

– Black History Month: An Evening with Wakefield Brewster
When: Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park Library
Cost: Free with a reservation

Here’s what’s happening with MRU athletics:

Men’s hockey — Mount Royal defeated the Calgary Dinos 4-3 in a shootout Saturday at Flames Community Arena. Jayden Wiens scored the winner while Shane Farkas made 18 saves and stopped all seven shooters in the shootout, extending its winning streak to three games.

Women’s hockey — Mount Royal fell 2-1 to the Calgary Dinos in the Crowchild Classic at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Gabby Lindsay scored the lone Cougars goal while Scout Anderson made her debut in net.

Men’s basketball — Mount Royal defeated the Calgary Dinos 100-91 on Saturday at Jack Simpson Gymnasium. Jacob McLellan led the Cougars with 25 points.

Women’s basketball — Mount Royal fell 71-41 to the Calgary Dinos on Saturday at Jack Simpson Gymnasium.

Men’s volleyball — Mount Royal swept the Calgary Dinos in straight sets Saturday at Kenyon Court (25-18, 25-20, 25-15). Kale Orr led the Cougars with 13 kills.

Women’s volleyball — Mount Royal fell 3-1 to the Calgary Dinos on Saturday at Kenyon Court (25-23, 20-25, 25-15, 25-23). Sydney Scatcherd led the Cougars with 16 kills.

Athlete of the week — Men’s hockey goaltender Shane Farkas backstopped two victories over the Calgary Dinos, including a 2-1 Crowchild Classic win and a 4-3 shootout triumph, while becoming MRU’s all-time leader in games played by a goalie

MRU returns to action this weekend as playoff races tighten across Canada West. Finally, Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury added another Olympic medal to his record haul, taking silver in men’s moguls after finishing tied on points with Australia’s Cooper Woods, who won gold on a tiebreak. The medal is Kingsbury’s fourth Olympic podium finish and extends his status as one of Canada’s most decorated winter athletes. Milano-Cortina 2026 live: Team Canada Day 6

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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...

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