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
LATEST HEADLINES
How to keep your sleep on track after daylight saving time
Losing an hour to daylight saving time has hit students hard. Many were seen napping across campus at NAIT or indulging in a larger than usual coffee. Studies conclude that when we lose an hour to daylight saving time, we see many negative side effects, including an increase in car accidents, a 5.7 per cent […]
NAIT welcomes new Chef in Residence Rod Butters
Okanagan chef Rod Butters is NAIT’s 10th chef in residence and paid a visit to students in the Culinary Arts program from March 12-16. Launched in 2009, the Hokanson Chef in Residence program provides NAIT’s culinary arts students with a chance to learn from inspirational chefs from across the world. Students have the chance to […]
Edmonton medical students put to the test in real-life emergency simulations
Students studying in 24 different health care fields gathered at NAIT on Saturday for the Save Stan event. The purpose of the event is for students to put their skills to the test, by participating in real-life medical simulations. “Students learn what their role is in the health care environment and they also learn what […]
Edmonton drag queens compete to become Alberta’s Next Drag Superstar
Drag queens are competing in Edmonton for a $1000 prize and the chance to call themselves 2018’s champion. Evolution Wonderlounge is hosting Alberta’s Next Drag Superstar. The first round of eliminations happened on March 9, where nine drag queens presented their best costumes, makeup and lip-synching skills. A panel of judges rated each presentation, and every […]
Edmonton Squash Club to host world class female players
The Edmonton Squash Club is set to host four of the best professional female squash players in the world on March 16 and 17. The club is hosting an exhibition tournament and is bringing in current world champion Reneem Welily. The other three are top 40 ranked, and this includes reigning Canadian Nationals Champion Hollie […]