This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at what precautions NAIT is taking to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Plus some furry friends visit NAIT’s Animal Blood Bank, giving the gift of life. And it’s one of the fastest-growing sports, we learn the basics of pickleball. 

Last Thursday, the Alberta government tabled its 2020 Budget, which immediately received backlash. In attendance at the Legislature, speakers such as members of Alberta’s NDP and Edmonton Public School Board addressed the media about their concerns. Opposition Leader Rachel Notley said that “at the end of the day this budget fails on every count. It […]

The Hempact team, at the University of Alberta, is creating a hygiene pad without plastic. This eco-friendly product uses hemp as its main material to reduce plastic waste. “We don’t usually think about this problem, but there are actually many tons of product waste with one woman’s whole life usage of plastic material waste,” said […]

A student from NAIT brought home a bronze medal from the Culinary Olympics. Hizarrah Rosenally is a member of NAIT’s Culinary team. The team flew to Germany to compete in the 2020 IKA Culinary Olympics back in February to represent Canada. They came back two weeks later and brought home a bronze medal. Hizarrah is […]

This week on NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at the first presumptive case of coronavirus in Alberta.  We also focus on NAIT preparing to cut more than 200 jobs in the wake of Alberta’s post-secondary funding reduction. Plus, we learn how to go-kart and check in on NAIT’s hockey and basketball teams as they […]