NAIT NewsWatch – November 29, 2024
December 3, 2024 - For this week’s NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at how businesses are dealing with Canadians spending less on Christmas shopping, the Ooks women’s hockey team is heading to Europe over Chri
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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 […]
NAIT NewsWatch – November 24, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: Parents Empowering Parents discuss the upcoming legalization of marijuana and share their concerns about the effect it will have on Canadian youth. We also looked at some ways you can help provide and support local charities this holiday season. Plus, we take a look at what the Keystone’s approval will […]
2nd Edition – November 16, 2017
This week on 2nd Edition: Puppies join students on the yoga mats at NAIT. Plus our Ooks men’s hockey team crushed it at home against the Portage Voyagers and we’re cooking up a sweet recipe with a chef from Ernest’s.