October 2017
Shared student and senior housing in Edmonton
The seniors of Strathcona Place have opened their doors to the responsible students of Edmonton. For the past few years, the senior home has been allowing the younger population to fill the unused rooms in its building. This co-habitation comes out of one key factor, accessibility. “They’re only about 325 square feet. For me, or […]
Eskimos clinch playoff spot, now what?
The Eskimos just keep winning. The team is on a three-game winning streak, after beating the BC Lions on Saturday. This victory follows a thrilling comeback win over the Toronto Argonauts, which punched their ticket to the CFL playoffs. The Eskimos head coach says his team went out and did exactly what he wanted them […]
Edmonton Remand Centre launches new inmate security checking device
A new body scanner is being tested on inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre to counter the smuggling of drugs and other contraband into the jail. The $580,000 body scanner can detect items hidden on the body. Security officials say the risk of narcotics entering the facility is not only a danger to inmates but […]
New study finds trans youth in Alberta concerned about safety
A survey sheds light on the transgender youth community in Canada and more specifically, in Alberta. 73 percent of youth that participated in the survey reported self-harm in the last year and 67 percent of younger trans youth, said they’ve had serious thoughts of suicide in the past 12 months. 90 per cent of trans […]
NAIT NewsWatch – October 27, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: The debate over sex education curriculum in Alberta and what should be taught to students. We also look at the importance of getting the flu shot and why students should consider rolling up their sleeves. Plus we visit one of the three Edmonton restaurants that made it to Air Canada’s […]
NAIT NewsWatch – October 20, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: A new study reveals the challenges transgender youth in Alberta are facing. We also take you to a special seniors home that’s trying to bridge the gap between generations; and Mayor Don Iveson talks about his landslide victory and his excitement about a more diverse council.
NAIT apprentices represent Canada overseas
Three NAIT apprentices are headed to Abu Dhabi this week to represent Canada in the 44th annual WorldSkills competition. WorldSkills is an international competition held every two years where competitors are selected from the winners of the Skills Canada national contest. Ryley LaFrance (industrial control), Ryan Matsuba (refrigeration) and Aaron Taves (auto service) walked away […]
Alberta offers Arabic bilingual program next fall
The province announced a new Arabic curriculum that will be coming to schools across Alberta. Next fall, the new program is going to be available to students in kindergarten to grade 12. “Any school in the province with 12 or more students interested in taking Arabic, the school is obligated to hire teachers and teach the […]