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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Last rodeo for the CFR in Edmonton
The Canadian Finals Rodeo will wrap this weekend for what could be its last ride. For the 44th and final time, the five-day rodeo event will come to a close following Sunday’s championship presentations. What can people expect come Wednesday? Well, the main attractions will be: Steer Riding Team Roping Bareback Bull Riding There will […]
New Connor McDavid book for kids hits shelves
A new book by Lorna Schultz Nicholson titled Connor McDavid: A Threat With a Puck is the first book in her new series Amazing Hockey Stories. The book traces the life of the young phenom from a young boy growing up in Ontario, all the way to leading the Oilers to their first playoff appearance […]
Alberta job market creates unique employment opportunities
While Alberta’s economy slowly recovers, academic advisors at NAIT have noticed a growing demand for skilled craftsmen in job positions that have otherwise been dubbed old-fashioned in our tech-driven society. Academic advisors say that a shift in consumerism from mass-produced goods and services to locally sourced products has created a resurgence of jobs that require […]
Proposed legislation for cannabis-impaired driving
The province introduced new legislation that is intended to put drug-impaired driving laws into place, before pot is legalized next year. With impaired driving being the leading cause of criminal death in Canada, the Alberta government says making these updates to the Traffic Safety Act is crucial to keeping Alberta roads safe. “Impairment, is impairment, […]
Jamie Foxx gives Edmonton charity a shout-out
A local Edmonton charity, Santa YEG, got a huge shout-out from actor Jamie Foxx this past week. “Let me tell you what I love, Jamie loves Santa YEG,” Foxx said in the video. “Let’s get those donations going, let’s get those smiles going, let’s give back.” Founder Jeff Tetz ran into Jamie Foxx while working out […]