News
Lights out for NAIT as power outage hits Blatchford area
At around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 11, the Blatchford and Spruce Avenue area experienced a sudden loss of power, including NAIT’s main campus. Power was restored in buildings west of 106 street by 12:30 p.m., with all power returning at 2:30 p.m. In the...
Domestic tuition and mandatory fees to increase in 2026/27
NAIT has increased domestic tuition for 11 programs and 29 apprenticeship programs. The 2026/27 domestic tuition increase was approved by NAIT’s Board of Governors on March 3. NAIT’s VP Academic, Peter Leclaire, says the increases will “maintain the standard of...
Arts & Life
Métis entrepreneur is closing the loop on PPE waste
When Riley Dewan worked for oil and gas companies, he saw a lot of waste. At one company, he saw anywhere from 10 to 40 pairs of gloves being thrown out every day. “The crew members that I was working with, they would grab a pair of gloves in the morning, go out...
World-famous South Asian magician has tricks up sleeve for Jaadu Night at NAIT
A Vancouver-based magician with global recognition is performing on campus for NAIT students later this month. Anmoldeep Singh, also known as Anmol Magic, is a South Asian mentalist and magician with over half a million Instagram followers. He’ll be taking over the...
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Sports
Women’s basketball qualifies for nationals for first time in 5 years
The NAIT women’s basketball team is headed back to nationals for the first time since winning the championship in 2022. They’ll attempt to reclaim their title at Dawson College from March 18-21. NAIT entered the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)...
2026 nationals recap: Women’s basketball
The NAIT women’s basketball team is competing in the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Basketball Nationals from March 18 to 21 in Montreal. Follow along for daily updates on the Ooks’ journey. Day three: Ooks season comes to an end with loss to...
Opinion
Making sense of NAITSA’s ban on slate campaigning
“Slate campaigning” is a term many NAIT students either don’t understand or just ignore, having no practical effect on their daily student life. But for those who do know what it means, particularly those who have run for any NAITSA elective office in recent years,...
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Entertainment
Media
In review: AV & The Inner City: EP release show
All-female Edmonton band AV & the Inner City debuted their self-titled EP at the Roxy Theatre on Feb. 7. The Nugget's Mathieu Durnford was in attendance to capture the event.
In review: AV & The Inner City: EP release show
All-female Edmonton band AV & the Inner City debuted their self-titled EP at the Roxy Theatre on Feb. 7. The Nugget's Mathieu Durnford was in attendance to capture the event.
Photography
PHOTOS: Umoja Classic game
NAIT debuted a new event for their Black History Month celebrations: a basketball game. The Umoja Classic Game saw two teams of students, staff and community members hit the courts. The Black Caribbean and African team (BCA, for short) took on the World team for...
In review: AV & The Inner City: EP release show
All-female Edmonton band AV & the Inner City debuted their self-titled EP at the Roxy Theatre on Feb. 7. The Nugget's Mathieu Durnford was in attendance to capture the event.
Jan. 22: Dirty Bingo
Students filled the Nest for NAITSA's most popular event: Dirty Bingo. They played trivia, put condoms on bananas, and tested their luck to win an assortment of scandalous prizes.