NAIT NewsWatch – November 1, 2024
November 5, 2024 - NAIT NewsWatch returns this week, and we cover stories on international student policy changes, a new gambling course at the University of Alberta, Edmonton’s festivals struggling to keep up wit
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NAIT lays plans for a new trades facility, student housing
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology‘s trades programs train over 10,000 students per year and with NAIT’s inaugural class graduating in 1965, many of these original tradespeople have since retired. Deans and department heads wonder why the aging building has yet to be retired or upgraded to meet current industry demands. To meet those demands, NAIT […]
AI in journalism: A two-edged next step
A double-edged sword, by definition, is a sword with two edges. But figuratively, it’s more well-known as something with both good and bad parts, and that’s precisely what artificial intelligence is. The growth of artificial intelligence in the last year is a technological marvel. AI allows people to generate ideas, essays, artwork and many other […]
Learning to coexist with wildlife in urban environments
As the birthing season for urban wildlife begins, Edmontonians may see an increase in furry friends in their surroundings. Understanding what to do if your path crosses with a wild animal in an urban setting is important so both groups can coexist peacefully and humanely. WILDNorth: Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation can’t stress this […]
Edmonton’s Downtown Dining Week offers deals on menus in selected restaurants
Over 60 restaurants are participating in this year’s Downtown Dining Week from March 15 to 26. “It’s an important event for downtown businesses, and it’s a way we have to promote and get the people motivated to come inside and try our products,” said Beatriz Ubeda, A Bite of Brazil’s co-owner. Downtown Dining Week offers […]
Husband and wife team up to raise funds for front-line workers’ mental health resources
Gary and Colette Benoit know firsthand the stress and trauma front-line workers face daily. Gary has been a police officer in Edmonton for 24 years. He sees the impact of constant exposure to traumatic events on an individual’s mental health. Additionally, he has seen how it can also affect their families. That’s why they founded […]