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 seniors staying fit through Shumka dance
Shumka Dance Centre is heading into the 10th year of its Seniors Can Shumka program. A group that started off small, with only eight dancers, has grown to 41 seniors. “The absolute energy in this classroom is just so much fun, they are all here to have a good time,” said Tasha Orysiuk, Artistic Director […]
New report shows reading habit changing in Canada
THE CANADIAN READER 2024.pdf by BENJAMIN WANG
NAIT NewsWatch – October 31, 2025
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we’re diving into the rise of scams targeting Albertans and how to protect yourself online. We’ll also explore the aftermath of the recent teachers’ strike and its ongoing impact. Plus we’ll take a look at how rising living and rental costs are affecting Edmontonians. In sports, your host Gage Russell […]
Ooks chase national redemption at CCAA championship
The NAIT Ooks men’s soccer team is jetting east to the national championship in Saint-Lambert, QUE., after winning a second straight ACAC title this season. The boys in blue open the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association National Tournament (CCAA) on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against the host, the Saint-Lambert Cavaliers on Seaway Park Three Turf. “I […]
Shooting rates are up, general crime is down in Edmonton
Edmonton Police released a report that shows Edmonton’s current crime rates are down six per cent compared to last year, but shootings are up. In 2024, Edmonton saw 92 shootings. So far in 2025, there have been 102, an 11 per cent increase. The Edmonton Police Service have seized a total of 563 so far […]
