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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Chili cook-off with a charitable cause in Sherwood Park
Things got hot in the kitchen when RCMP claimed first place over the Strathcona County Fire Department during the 5th Annual Chili Cook-off. Hosted by The Pan Tree in Sherwood Park, the event was founded as a means to raise funds for the Kids With Cancer Society. The Pan Tree co-owner, Natalie Nelson, says her […]
FISE Festival comes to Edmonton
The FISE (International Festival of Extreme Sports) World Series made its way to the capital city for the second time and brought all the adrenaline-pumping excitement with it. Hundreds of athletes from all over the world converged Hawrelak Park with their bikes and skateboards, and competed in various extreme-sporting events. Edmonton is the only North […]
Beagle Mania takes over Queen Mary Park
Hundreds of beagles and their owners crowded Queen Mary Park for Beagle Mania last weekend, to raise money and awareness for abused beagles in Canada. Participants gathered with their dogs to eat food and play games, but the true reason for this annual event is much more serious. In 2003, the not-for-profit organization Beagle Paws […]
NAIT NewsWatch – September 29
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: We take a look at ‘Talk Enough to Talk About It,’ a new mandatory mental seminar at NAIT for students in the trades. We also dig deeper into a U of A study that looks at why some women choose not to run for student elections; plus we hit the streets with YEGNation, an […]
Alberta solar panel rebate well-received at NAIT
The Government of Alberta announced a new province-wide rebate program for solar panel installations. The rebate program, which will launch this summer, is expected to return up to 30% of the total cost for homes and 25% for businesses. The announcement was well received at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, as the rebate program hopes to create […]