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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4DX theatre opens in Edmonton
Cineplex’s Scotiabank Theatre in West Edmonton Mall is home to a 4DX auditorium. It’s the third to open in Canada this week. “It really lends itself well to action films, thrillers as well as animations – we’re really excited for Frozen 2 to come out in a few short weeks,” said Sarah Van-Lange, Cineplex’s Executive of Communications. […]
Frankenstein ballet dances its way to the Jubilee
The Alberta Ballet is performing a modern retelling of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old Frankenstein. The show’s artistic director says this version of Frankenstein took two years to perfect. “In terms of horror story, horror genre, I could tell you it’s probably the most brilliant ever written. As well, the layers are there’s psychological, philosophical, science ethics […]
Alberta post-secondary schools hold meetings after budget cuts
The University of Alberta hosted a forum Wednesday to address the uncertainty surrounding provincial budget cuts. Advanced education was one of the hardest-hit departments in last week’s provincial budget. President David Turpin spoke to staff and students about the impacts of the budget and what steps will be taken. “We will not act reflexively, we […]
Flashfood app brings low prices, less waste to local grocery stores
Flashfood, an app that offers discounts on food nearing its best-before date, has teamed up with a number of grocery stores in Edmonton. The idea for the app was originally featured on the reality show Dragons’ Den, where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists. The app sells food, close to its expiry […]
Local cancer survivor uses sports therapy to overcome nerve damage
Adam Brown had his life all figured out. He was a happy husband and father and was perfectly healthy. In the summer of 2015, Adam’s life was tragically flipped on its head. Adam found what he assumed was a canker sore on his tongue and soon discovered that it was cancerous. After a half dozen […]