A new body scanner is being tested on inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre to counter the smuggling of drugs and other contraband into the jail. The $580,000 body scanner can detect items hidden on the body. Security officials say the risk of narcotics entering the facility is not only a danger to inmates but […]

A survey sheds light on the transgender youth community in Canada and more specifically, in Alberta. 73 percent of youth that participated in the survey reported self-harm in the last year and 67 percent of younger trans youth, said they’ve had serious thoughts of suicide in the past 12 months. 90 per cent of trans […]

This week on NAIT NewsWatch: The debate over sex education curriculum in Alberta and what should be taught to students.  We also look at the importance of getting the flu shot and why students should consider rolling up their sleeves.  Plus we visit one of the three Edmonton restaurants that made it to Air Canada’s […]

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.

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 […]