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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Albertans prepare for auto insurance hike
The provincial government has lifted an insurance cap on auto insurance, meaning that it will become harder for road users to keep their cars on the road. The N.D.P. introduced the cap in Aug. 2017 to stop insurance companies from overcharging consumers. However, it caused many problems for the industry, one of which being financial […]
MakeItShow returns to Edmonton Expo Centre
Siblings Jenna and Chandler Herbut, started the MakeItShow market back in 2011. Since then, the market has evolved into a family of over 180 “makies.” From handmade clothing, to unique bath bombs, all the way to customizable dog bandanas – there’s something different at every booth! “It feels good to support someone’s dream. Because, everyone […]
NAIT game-day staffer celebrates 18 seasons with the Ooks
At an institution like NAIT where students cycle through programs every two, three or four years, the NAIT Athletics game-day crew sees a similar turnover. One staff member, however, has been running the score clock at NAIT’s basketball games for nearly two decades. “I love being around people and watching basketball and all the different […]
NAIT partners with Inter Pipeline to reduce plastic waste
NAIT announced a new partnership with Inter Pipeline to research ways to reduce plastic waste. Inter Pipeline committed $10 million over 10 years as part of a new partnership called the Plastics Research in Action (“PRIA”). The PRIA is the largest applied research partnership in NAIT’s history. “This is an exciting time for NAIT. This […]
Carole Holt steps down as Ooks women’s soccer coach
Carole Holt is stepping down after eight years at the helm of NAIT’s women’s soccer program. Holt leaves on a high note having captured a provincial championship and the ACAC North Coach of the Year award. “I’m really proud of what we’ve done, it’s gone by really fast. There’s been some great athletes I’ve had […]