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 NewsWatch – October 20, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: A new study reveals the challenges transgender youth in Alberta are facing. We also take you to a special seniors home that’s trying to bridge the gap between generations; and Mayor Don Iveson talks about his landslide victory and his excitement about a more diverse council.
NAIT apprentices represent Canada overseas
Three NAIT apprentices are headed to Abu Dhabi this week to represent Canada in the 44th annual WorldSkills competition. WorldSkills is an international competition held every two years where competitors are selected from the winners of the Skills Canada national contest. Ryley LaFrance (industrial control), Ryan Matsuba (refrigeration) and Aaron Taves (auto service) walked away […]
Alberta offers Arabic bilingual program next fall
The province announced a new Arabic curriculum that will be coming to schools across Alberta. Next fall, the new program is going to be available to students in kindergarten to grade 12. “Any school in the province with 12 or more students interested in taking Arabic, the school is obligated to hire teachers and teach the […]
Edmonton Ghost Tours spooks guests in Old Strathcona
Once the sun has set on Whyte Avenue, you might be surprised to see a group of people following a woman in a cape down the sidewalk. Don’t be alarmed if you overhear her sharing stories of a murderer in the Strathcona Hotel or a suicidal bride living in the suites above the Princess Theatre. […]
University of Alberta students develop all-natural lipstick
Two University of Alberta students have created an all-natural lipstick using their knowledge of chemicals. Akash Gupta and Sravya Kalyanapu are chemical engineering students who were surprised to discover what chemicals are used in lipsticks; chemicals they couldn’t even pronounce, so together they decided to make a change. “I was really shocked because I have […]