As organizations and events continue to react to the COVID-19 pandemic, Edmonton’s International Fringe Theatre Festival has cancelled its shows for the summer. This would have been its 39th year. “It’s hard to imagine an Edmonton summer without Fringe. While the decision to cancel is difficult and emotional, we also know it’s necessary. The health […]

The University of Alberta hosted its 5 Days for the Homeless campaign from March 9 to 13. For the entire week, business students slept outside in an effort to raise awareness and funds for youth at risk in Edmonton. Originating on U of A’s campus 15 years ago, the campaign has since gone national. Despite […]

NAIT culinary students got a chance to learn some east coast dishes from Chef Jeremy Charles. Charles, NAIT’s 2020 Chef in Residence, is the chef and co-owner of the restaurant Raymonds in Newfoundland. He was featured on a travel and food show in 2008. Charles said he became a chef as he likes hunting, fishing […]

This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at what precautions NAIT is taking to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Plus some furry friends visit NAIT’s Animal Blood Bank, giving the gift of life. And it’s one of the fastest-growing sports, we learn the basics of pickleball. 

Last Thursday, the Alberta government tabled its 2020 Budget, which immediately received backlash. In attendance at the Legislature, speakers such as members of Alberta’s NDP and Edmonton Public School Board addressed the media about their concerns. Opposition Leader Rachel Notley said that “at the end of the day this budget fails on every count. It […]