NAIT NewsWatch – March 28, 2025
March 31, 2025 - Tonight on NAIT NewsWatch, a look at declining student voter turnout at the polls as preparations begin for the next federal election, NAIT gets provincial funding for a new skills centre, and Tesla f
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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. […]
Edmonton Design Week brings to light a new light-up playground
An area in downtown Edmonton has been transformed into a pop-up space for people of all ages to enjoy a playground with LED lights. The new interactive playground is a part of kick-starting Edmonton Design Week, which runs Sept. 22-30. Two award-winning public art installations are making the area a little brighter with their lights and sounds. […]
YEGnation calls on young adults in Edmonton to vote
With the lack of turnout from young adults in the last civic election, YEGNation, a group of men, is trying to inform and educate young people on the importance of voting on October 16. YEGnation says there was a lacklustre turnout in the 2013 civic election with 34.5% of eligible voters voting, only a percent higher […]