NAIT NewsWatch – October 2, 2026
October 6, 2026 - In our first NewsWatch episode of the season, we look at the NEXT in Trades event, NAIT’s search for its next president and the NAIT Ooks’ new coach.
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NAIT’s Safe Walk program aims to improve safety on campus
As the fall semester comes to a close, final exams begin. Students and instructors are spending more time on campus, often walking to their cars, bus stops or the LRT late at night. NAIT’s Safe Walk program aims to help students, staff and faculty feel safe while travelling to their destinations. NAIT Protective Services says […]
U of A infectious diseases doctor warns as measles surge hits Alberta
A local infectious disease doctor cautions that measles cases are rapidly rising in Alberta as of late, marking the province’s most significant spread of the virus in more than a decade. Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious diseases doctor and professor of medicine at the University of Alberta says that falling vaccination rates are a driving […]
Waste-less Holiday Market promotes sustainable shopping in Edmonton
With holiday waste on the rise, Edmonton’s Waste-less Holiday Market returned for its fourth year at the Reuse Centre on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering shoppers a chance to support local vendors and embrace sustainable gift-giving. Sustainable shopping options: From gift tags made out of old holiday cards to little gnomes made out of felt and […]
NAIT NewsWatch – November 28, 2025
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we go into the possible speed limit increase on certain highways that are causing Edmontonians to raise concern. We also check out how the decreasing holiday spending is effecting smaller and local businesses.
Stuff a Bus kicks off in Edmonton with Stuff a Cruiser
Some Edmonton peace officers were parked outside Edmonton Save-On-Foods locations in Namao, Magrath and Stadium on Nov. 26 looking for donations for the 31st annual Stuff a Bus campaign. “Stuff a Cruiser is our annual food-bank drive done in partnership with Edmonton Transit’s Stuff a Bus campaign,” said Tom O’Neill, Edmonton peace officer. “We’re at […]
