NAIT NewsWatch – November 29, 2024
December 3, 2024 - For this week’s NAIT NewsWatch, we take a look at how businesses are dealing with Canadians spending less on Christmas shopping, the Ooks women’s hockey team is heading to Europe over Chri
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Alberta post-secondary schools hold meetings after budget cuts
The University of Alberta hosted a forum Wednesday to address the uncertainty surrounding provincial budget cuts. Advanced education was one of the hardest-hit departments in last week’s provincial budget. President David Turpin spoke to staff and students about the impacts of the budget and what steps will be taken. “We will not act reflexively, we […]
Flashfood app brings low prices, less waste to local grocery stores
Flashfood, an app that offers discounts on food nearing its best-before date, has teamed up with a number of grocery stores in Edmonton. The idea for the app was originally featured on the reality show Dragons’ Den, where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of venture capitalists. The app sells food, close to its expiry […]
Local cancer survivor uses sports therapy to overcome nerve damage
Adam Brown had his life all figured out. He was a happy husband and father and was perfectly healthy. In the summer of 2015, Adam’s life was tragically flipped on its head. Adam found what he assumed was a canker sore on his tongue and soon discovered that it was cancerous. After a half dozen […]
NAIT NewsWatch – November 8th
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: What should student housing look like at NAIT? The school is asking students to weigh in. Plus a new report finds an increase of lead in Edmonton’s drinking water and how Alberta filmmakers are reacting to the latest budget cuts.
Uniquely Me Fashion Show highlights the beauty in everyone
The Edmonton Down Syndrome Society celebrated its 8th annual Uniquely Me Fashion Show and Gala on October 23. The event showcases how every person born with Down syndrome can live a fun, fulfilling life. “Well, it raises awareness for people with Down syndrome, and the money goes to our centre for the services that we access,” said […]