Deep and Diverse: Gorgeous inner architecture
By Alexandra Nicholson and Richie Nguyen
Calgarians spend a lot of time indoors, especially during the winter. These photos celebrate some of Calgary’s most unique and beautiful inside spaces, from the modern aesthetic of the Central Library to the art at the Chinese Cultural Centre.
Perspective city: An introspective look at different worlds through unique angles
April 02, 2019
By Alexandra Nicholson
Our day-to-day life in a busy city like Calgary can sometimes seem like a narrow tunnel of ordinary. But by looking up or down you can often find new ways of seeing the world. Here we present photographs of the familiar shot from unfamiliar vantage points. They might turn your world upside-down.
Untouched by time
March 14, 2019
By Alexandra Nicholson & Richie Nguyen
Inglewood is one of Calgary's oldest neighbourhoods, established in 1875 under the name 'Calgary East', remaining as such until 1911 when it was changed to the current. According to InglewoodYYC, “Atlantic Avenue, now 9th Avenue, was the city’s first main street.”
Bright lights, big city
February 19, 2019
Photos by Alexandra Nicholson & Richie Nguyen
Bright. Bold. Colourful. These are just some words to describe Calgary's downtown. Flashing lights and neon signs have become a symbol for having a good time, be it dancing in a club or going out for a late night snack.
Calgary women's march fills downtown streets
January 20, 2019
Photo by Alexandra Nicholson
Hundreds of Calgarians braved the cold January air to march down to city hall on Saturday, for the third annual March On event supporting and rallying for women's rights. The event originally started in 2017 rallying against women’s socio-economic oppression after the Donald Trump election.
Banff’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights
November 19, 2018
Photo by Alexandra Nicholson
Many gather from all around southern Alberta to see Banff’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Nov 17, 2018, on Banff Avenue.
Calgary remembers: How the city honoured Remembrance Day
November 12, 2018
Photos by Alexandra Nicholson and Richie Nguyen
Despite snowy conditions, hundreds of Calgarians braved the cold to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice Agreement of 1918 that ended the First World War and honour those who have fought, currently fight and will fight in years to come.
Spooky Halloween captures
November 02, 2018
By Chloe Chapdelaine, Alexandra Nicholson and David Kim
Halloween is a time for colour, glamour and spooky happenings. Calgary Journal reporters bring you into their mysterious neighbourhoods through photos on this dark and stormy holiday.
Finding fall and celebrating Thanksgiving
October 11, 2018
Photos by David Stanich and Alexandra Nicholson
With this year's early snow melting, families gather to give thanks and take time to stroll around searching for traces of fall before the next snowfall covers it again.
The Lens: Capturing Calgary during early autumn blizzard
October 04, 2018
By Alexandra Nicholson, Robyn Welsh, Andi Endruhn and Cassie Jamieson
Autumn is a time for colourful leaves, spiced drinks and gathering with loved ones. However, after only ten days into the season and 40 cm of snow in 12 hours, Calgarians were stuck in a white blizzard that held the city at a standstill on Oct 2, 2018.
Calgary Landscapes
March 23, 2017
Photos by Alexandra Nicholson
Three photographs featured in the Calgary Journal.
1. Red sculpture named “benny” stands along Stephen Avenue on his phone.
2. Metal Horse sculpture shows the rapid development of Calgary through references to horses and the iconic Calgary Tower
3. Historical buildings along Stephen Avenue offer a mix of old and new to the city’s architecture.
Impact Photos
January 01, 2016
Photo by Alexandra Nicholson
The idea of learning by "old-fashioned means" has become lost in today’s society. People in the 21st century have become far too reliant on their phones, tablets, and computers to acquire knowledge. The long-forgotten book dusted with leaves is meant to show that people have moved on from traditional ways of learning. This same book, as well as hundreds of other novels, can now be stored on a device much smaller and lighter. Humankind is moving forward and forgetting the old ways of retrieving information.
April 3, 2019
Gorgeous inner architecture
Calgarians spend a lot of time indoors, especially during the winter. These photos celebrate some of Calgary’s most unique and beautiful inside spaces, from the modern aesthetic of the Central Library to the art at the Chinese Cultural Centre.