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 medical students put to the test in real-life emergency simulations
Students studying in 24 different health care fields gathered at NAIT on Saturday for the Save Stan event. The purpose of the event is for students to put their skills to the test, by participating in real-life medical simulations. “Students learn what their role is in the health care environment and they also learn what […]
Edmonton drag queens compete to become Alberta’s Next Drag Superstar
Drag queens are competing in Edmonton for a $1000 prize and the chance to call themselves 2018’s champion. Evolution Wonderlounge is hosting Alberta’s Next Drag Superstar. The first round of eliminations happened on March 9, where nine drag queens presented their best costumes, makeup and lip-synching skills. A panel of judges rated each presentation, and every […]
Edmonton Squash Club to host world class female players
The Edmonton Squash Club is set to host four of the best professional female squash players in the world on March 16 and 17. The club is hosting an exhibition tournament and is bringing in current world champion Reneem Welily. The other three are top 40 ranked, and this includes reigning Canadian Nationals Champion Hollie […]
NAIT NewsWatch – March 16, 2018
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, the provincial government tables a bill that would open 3,000 post-secondary tech spaces in Alberta. The government held a news conference at NAIT this week to share details of Bill 2. Also, the spring weather is here to stay! While the warm weather is welcomed by most Edmontonians, Epcor conducts […]
Researchers finding new links in procrastination and mental health in college students
In a survey done by Piers Steel, a psychology professor at the University of Calgary, 80 to 95 per cent of students say that they procrastinate regularly. This type of procrastination is often situational and not a chronic problem for most. “I’m in my fourth semester now. I’ve had issues with procrastination in the past,” […]
