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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Gretzky assists U of A Brain Centre Campaign
Former Oiler, Wayne Gretzky, donated $99,000 to the Brain Centre Campaign on Tuesday. The campaign, founded by the University of Alberta Hospital is now in its final and most integral phase; a new, state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Currently, the Neuro ICU hasn’t seen any upgrades since the 80s. The vision shared by those involved […]
Citie Ballet begins sixth season of performances
Edmonton Citie Ballet is starting up its sixth season of performances at the end of the month with a new piece titled Illuminate. Artistic director, Jorden Morris, and guest choreographer, Alyssa Prise, are the creative minds behind the new show. Citie Ballet is a local studio whose mission is to support local choreographers in Edmonton and […]
Edmonton Eskimos acquire C.J. Gable
The Edmonton Eskimos have acquired running back, C.J. Gable from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The Eskimos have had a tough season due to unexpected injuries. After losing starting running back John White early in the season, the Eskimos have struggled to keep a high caliber running back in the line-up. The Eskimos Coach says this new addition […]
NAIT NewsWatch – October 6
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: We explore how the aftermath of the Edmonton attack is impacting NAIT students, and we talk to a professional about how to confront feelings of fear. We also take a look at how the increase in minimum wage is impacting both, workers and employers. Plus, we get a look ahead […]
NAIT trades programs add mental health seminar
Beginning this fall, NAIT has introduced a new element to its trades programs. It’s a mental health seminar to help students in the trades feel more comfortable about talking about mental health issues. The mandatory seminar, Tough Enough to Talk About It, is taken by all students enrolled in second year apprenticeships and full-time programs. […]