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 recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities with special guests
Angela Marino’s mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis nine years ago. Although it’s been a difficult road, Marino uses her experience and her art to create awareness for those living with disabilities. “I want people to understand that this is a disease that affects the internalization of a person. So being confronted by an image of […]
12-year-old St.Albert girl is trying to find a bone marrow donor
All in for Alex was organized after 12-year-old Alex Pasichnyk went into total bone marrow failure over the summer. She was diagnosed with a rare form of aplastic anemia and is in need of a bone marrow donor. Since the start of the event on November 25th, they have seen an overwhelming amount of support. […]
NAIT NewsWatch Extra
The NAIT NewsWatch team has been working hard all semester to create news and entertainment features. This week we take a look at some of those features on NewsWatch Extra. From generational farming to an Instagram-based business, we’ve got all that and more.
NAIT NewsWatch – December 1, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: Hundreds of post-secondary students line up to help find a cure for a young girl from St. Albert in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Plus the province announces another freeze on post-secondary tuition and we’ll talk to the owner of a local food truck who got a shout-out […]
Parents talk about legalization of marijuana
With the legalization of marijuana just around the corner, parents are voicing their concerns over the risks of market-ready cannabis. Parents empowering parents, also known as PEP, hosted “PEP talks Pot” last week. PEP talks Pot is an open mic event where parents are encouraged to ask doctors, educators and politicians questions to further understand the […]