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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Food banks serving record number of Edmontonians
Picture yourself standing in the middle of Rogers Place, looking out into the packed stands. If every seat in there was filled, that wouldn’t even equal the number of people that visit the Food Bank every month: around 21,000. Now imagine half of those are children. This is the picture painted by Doug Hunter at […]
NAIT NewsWatch – November 19, 2021
This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we see how one group is pushing for a new mode of transportation in Edmonton. YEGWheels is looking to make their electric unicycles a viable way of getting around town. In sports, Canada just had one of their biggest wins in soccer against Mexico at Commonwealth Stadium. The victory pushed […]
Edmonton gamers look to raise money for Extra Life fundraiser
Extra Life’s 24-hour gaming fundraiser is back. Participants look to play video games for 24-hours straight while trying to raise money for the charity. All proceeds raised in Edmonton go straight to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. “[Extra Life is] a charity based out of the U.S. that actually helps all Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals within […]
Alberta’s wildfire season ends this month
Wildfire season ends this month in Alberta. This year Alberta saw more fires, but less area burned on average despite the hot temperatures this summer. Over 1300 fires burned this summer compared to the five-year average of 1100. Government officials say those who helped fight the fires kept them maintained. “Despite seeing more wildfires than […]
Fans back in stands at NAIT Ooks games
It took a petition, with over 8000 signatures, but finally, after nearly 19 months, fans are back in the stands at NAIT. Due to the pandemic, only players and staff were allowed at games. While most professional and amateur sports leagues have allowed fans back, the Alberta College Athletics Conference (ACAC) held firm with its […]