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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Edmonton game developers new project hitting it big
SnakeTakes Studios is an in-home game development company. For the past three years, about 25 programmers have been working on their biggest project yet; End of the Beginning. This futuristic game is about an alien invasion, putting the world at risk of extinction. Players must use skill and strategy to save mankind. End of the […]
NAIT health officials encouraging students to get flu shot
NAIT opened two flu clinics this week offering shots to staff and students; however, health officials on campus are finding it difficult to convince the younger students to get their shot. Christine Bannerman, NAIT’s supervisor at Health Services, says students are not interested in getting the shot because may lack education about its benefits. “There […]
Ooks look to keep great season going at provincials
The NAIT Ooks women’s soccer team is heading to provincials in Calgary with an undefeated record. The team currently has a record of ten wins and no losses, giving them a bye to the semi-finals. The team has gone largely unchallenged in league play, averaging nearly six goals per game. Carole Holt, the NAIT’s head […]
NAIT NewsWatch – October 26, 2018
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at why students may be reluctant to get the flu shot. Plus, retiring Police Chief Rod Knecht shares some final thoughts about his time on the job and we take you to the Uniquely Me fundraiser in support of the Down Syndrome Society. In sports, the Ooks […]
NAIT finalizes policy and guidelines on marijuana legalization
With marijuana becoming legal on October 17, NAIT is working on putting the final touches on its guidelines. The school has currently not released its plans but they do have a plan in place to communicate with its students once legalization comes. Clint Galloway, NAIT’s director of Student Well-Being, says that they are planning to have […]
