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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Warmer weather in Alberta helps farmers finish up harvest
Recent warmer temperatures have been a welcome change to farmers working to finish up their harvest for the season, with nearly 78 per cent of the crop in the bin in the province according to the latest crop report from October 23. The latest report marks a 28 per cent increase from the middle of […]
Martin Mayer’s homecoming to Edmonton
Martin Mayer, an internationally renowned pianist, played his first hometown performance in Edmonton this past weekend, since 2002. A concert by pianist Martin Mayer would stir up a large crowd across Europe and Asia; however, in Canada, his home country, he’s not as well known. He was born and raised in Edmonton and studied music at MacEwan […]
Edmonton game developers new project hitting it big
SnakeTakes Studios is an in-home game development company. For the past three years, about 25 programmers have been working on their biggest project yet; End of the Beginning. This futuristic game is about an alien invasion, putting the world at risk of extinction. Players must use skill and strategy to save mankind. End of the […]
NAIT health officials encouraging students to get flu shot
NAIT opened two flu clinics this week offering shots to staff and students; however, health officials on campus are finding it difficult to convince the younger students to get their shot. Christine Bannerman, NAIT’s supervisor at Health Services, says students are not interested in getting the shot because may lack education about its benefits. “There […]
Ooks look to keep great season going at provincials
The NAIT Ooks women’s soccer team is heading to provincials in Calgary with an undefeated record. The team currently has a record of ten wins and no losses, giving them a bye to the semi-finals. The team has gone largely unchallenged in league play, averaging nearly six goals per game. Carole Holt, the NAIT’s head […]