A new study at the University of Alberta shows women and members of minority groups are less likely to run in student elections. According to the study, women show just as much interest as men in running for the Students’ Union; however, the number of women that actually run is still very low. “Women often identify a […]

Things got hot in the kitchen when RCMP claimed first place over the Strathcona County Fire Department during the 5th Annual Chili Cook-off. Hosted by The Pan Tree in Sherwood Park, the event was founded as a means to raise funds for the Kids With Cancer Society. The Pan Tree co-owner, Natalie Nelson, says her […]

The FISE (International Festival of Extreme Sports) World Series made its way to the capital city for the second time and brought all the adrenaline-pumping excitement with it. Hundreds of athletes from all over the world converged Hawrelak Park with their bikes and skateboards, and competed in various extreme-sporting events. Edmonton is the only North […]

Hundreds of beagles and their owners crowded Queen Mary Park for Beagle Mania last weekend, to raise money and awareness for abused beagles in Canada. Participants gathered with their dogs to eat food and play games, but the true reason for this annual event is much more serious. In 2003, the not-for-profit organization Beagle Paws […]

This week on NAIT NewsWatch: We take a look at ‘Talk Enough to Talk About It,’ a new mandatory mental seminar at NAIT for students in the trades. We also dig deeper into a U of A study that looks at why some women choose not to run for student elections; plus we hit the streets with YEGNation, an […]