Welcome back to another edition of the Calgary Journal newsletter!

There’s been plenty of excitement around the city since you last heard from us. The Calgary Flames treated fans to a nail-biting overtime victory Wednesday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers on the road in an eight-round shootout.

Thanksgiving falls on Monday, Oct. 13, and many Calgarians are looking forward to the long weekend festivities. If you don’t have anything planned just yet, we’ve got some events in this newsletter that might pique your interest!

At the Journal, Thanksgiving doesn’t just mean turkey and mashed potatoes — it also marks the start of Mount Royal University’s reading break. And while it sounds like a week off for students, in reality, it’s less of a “break” and more of an “academic survival mode with snacks.”

Most importantly, Calgary’s Election Day is October 20th. To find out where to place your vote, you can use this interactive map from the City of Calgary.

Additionally, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to vote and other important election details.

Here are this week’s stories that may interest you:

Teachers protest downtown Calgary ahead of largest teachers’ strike in Alberta history

Teachers gather for fair wages and smaller classrooms after dead-end in strike deal

Calgary mayoral candidates go head-to-head in debate at Jack Singer Hall

Five of the nine candidates come together to discuss their visions for the city

Here’s a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries

Trump’s ever-shifting tariff continues to hammer Canadian industries

7 questions for Calgary mayoral candidate Brian Thiessen

Mayoral candidate believes Calgary can prosper under his leadership

Photo Gallery

In the Sheep River area, Southwest of Calgary, bighorn sheep are tagged to help keep a record of population and contribute to disease management. PHOTO: BRENNEN FRENCH
In the Sheep River area, Southwest of Calgary, bighorn sheep are tagged to help keep a record of population and contribute to disease management. PHOTO: BRENNEN FRENCH
Pictured is a wild bighorn lamb before it gets an ear tag. PHOTO: BRENNEN FRENCH
A young child shows his support for his teachers atop his father’s shoulders. PHOTO: BELLA COCO
Photo of the Berlin Wall taken in 2023 in Berlin, Germany. PHOTO: RILEY FONGER

We’ve attached some events happening over the long weekend in Calgary that you may be interested in:

– Calgary Flames Home Opener vs. St. Louis Blues
When: Oct. 11. 8:00 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome
Cost: Ticket prices vary

– Screamfest
When: Friday, Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 11. 7 p.m. to midnight
Where: GMC Stadium, Stampede Park
Cost: $38.12 general admission

– Spark After Dark (18+)
When: Friday, Oct. 10 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: Telus Spark Science Centre
Cost: $27.95 with valid student ID

– Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening at The GRAND
When: Oct. 10. Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. Movie Starts: 7:00 p.m.
Where: The GRAND – 608 1st St SW Flanagan Theatre (Main Floor)
Cost: $20.48

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Riley Fonger currently works as a freelance writer while pursuing a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism and Digital Media, at Mount Royal University.

Riley Stang is a fourth-year journalism and digital media student. She is a passionate Calgarian interested in creating media showcasing our community. Riley is skilled in visual layout and web design.