Billionaire Clay Riddell dies at 81
MRU Library is named after this oil tycoon and Flames co-owner By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor On Sept. 7 2017, Mount Royal University (MRU) held a formal opening for the Riddell Library and Learning Centre....
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New Changemakers Studio opens at Mount Royal University
By Kyra Bird, Contributor The Trico Changemakers Studio, located in the Bissett School of Business, held their official launch on Sept. 27, welcoming guests from on and off campus to tour and learn about the...
An inside look at NOVA cannabis prior to legalization
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor On Oct. 14, 2018 the Reflector was invited to one of NOVA Cannabis’ locations in Calgary. The location on McLeod Trail is one of few cannabis stores that opened...
Calgary 2026 Olympic plans begin to take shape
Hosting plan rolls out ahead of upcoming plebiscite By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor As Calgarians prepare to vote in an Olympic plebiscite on Nov. 13, the Calgary 2026 BidCo released a hosting plan concept on...
New name for SAMRU Student Life
Title change from Student Life to Student Affairs approved By Kyra Bird, Contributor Each new school year brings with it countless changes for students returning to classrooms. For one SAMRU representative, the start of this...
Backlash to Kenney “Labour Day” tweet
UCP leader uses MRU photo in tweet without permission By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor Jason Kenney posted four photos on Sept. 3 for Labour Day. Two of the photos caused backlash because he used them...
Photo gallery: Calgary Pride Parade
Calgarians gathered downtown to celebrate The Calgary Pride Parade and the LGBTQ+ community. Thousands took place in the most colourful event of the year on Sunday September 2 at 11 a.m. The parade ran down 6th Avenue...
Hottest day, poor air quality for Calgary’s summer
Smoky air across Canada from fires in B.C. By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor MRU community members living in Calgary may already be aware, but for those returning to the city, you missed out on a...
David Docherty to become president of Brandon University
MRU begins the search for a new president by May By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor Mount Royal University president, David Docherty, will be moving on to become Brandon University president effective May 1, 2019. A...
MRU taking steps to further recognize the LGBTQ+ community
By Nathan Woolridge, News Editor On Aug. 28, MRU students, faculty and community members gathered for an unveiling of Calgary’s first permanent pride crosswalk between the EA building and the Riddell Library and Learning Centre....
