The ACAC is slowly becoming home to many players from outside Canada. The ACAC and CCAA, the leagues that NAIT competes in, have a cap on the number of international players allowed and as of late, it is a growing trend for ACAC teams to reach this capacity –...
Free speech the issue
It didn’t take long for Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to book a new venue in Edmonton. Just days after the Citadel Theatre’s abrupt cancellation of Peterson’s Feb. 12 book tour date, Hyatt Place Edmonton-Downtown swooped in and booked the author. Tickets were gone within...
Cold causes $50,000 leak
A leak in the pedway connecting the CAT Building and M Parkade over the Christmas break will cost up to $50,000 in repairs. The leak on Dec. 29 appears to be the result of extremely cold temperatures during the holidays. “It was a fire sprinkler line that froze up and...
Students to rate courses, Instructors
NAIT is piloting an online survey that will allow students the opportunity to give campus-wide feedback on their instructors. The goal is to have the survey fully implemented by early 2019. “Students have been asking for a number of years, and rightly so, for a more...
Chef-in-residence named
Students of the culinary department will have to start thinking local as NAIT announced Rod Butters as its new chef-in residence. The Kelowna chef and restaurateur will be the 10th Hokanson Chef-in- Residence and will be sharing with students his expertise in local...
Parking fines doubled
NAIT students clamouring for parking spots: be advised. The City of Edmonton’s new parking fine is in place and will hurt the wallet more than in the past. Due to a new bylaw in effect since Jan. 1, parking without a valid permit or payment stub will cost $100, twice...
Embracing Vulnerability
I grew up with a strong, hardworking mother. I can count on one hand the number of times she allowed herself to shed tears in front of my brothers and I. My father, while incredibly supportive and the funniest person I know, was always well composed. Among the many...