After almost a three-year delay, the long-awaited Valley Line Southeast LRT finally opened for passenger service on November 4, 2023. The completion of the project brings an end to a seemingly never-ending saga of delays. Let's look back at the journey that brought us...
The Nugget’s guide to winter driving
Chances are you’ve seen the results of the first winter snowfall, and you might be anticipating the state of Edmonton’s roads for the next one. According to CTV Edmonton, one to three centimetres of snow caused 193 reported crashes on October 23 by 3:40 p.m. It can be...
Why are professional sports teams worth so much?
If you keep an eye on the latest National Hockey League (NHL) news, the recent sale of the Ottawa Senators for $950 million might have caught your eye. While this is already an excessive amount, $950 million is still on the low end of the spectrum compared to other...
Ooks hockey 2023-23 season preview
With the new academic year in full swing, the NAIT Ooks men’s hockey team is ready to drop the puck on a new season. They open their season Friday, October 13, on the road against the SAIT Trojans. Their counterparts, the Ooks women’s hockey team started their season...
New opening date announced for troubled Valley Line Southeast LRT
Edmonton’s new Valley Line Southeast LRT has an updated opening date. While the original opening date was in 2020, a series of unfortunate events led to the date being pushed back multiple times from 2021 to 2022, with the last update pushing for Fall 2023. According...
Mental health boost: Alberta government to spend $92 million on youth mental health supports
With the arrival of March, budget talks for the upcoming year have begun at the legislature. On March 6, 2023, the Alberta government announced it would spend 92 million dollars over three years on providing mental health services for children and youth. These...
From soldier to software: NAIT student feature
NAIT student Brendan Spence is looking for a career, not just a job. After eight years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces as a combat engineer, he is now studying software development—his second NAIT diploma. “Typically, a lot of guys who go through my...
Sloppy Oilers prevail over Canucks in thrilling season opener
The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a five-to-three victory over the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday night. While the situation looked bleak at the start for the boys in orange and blue, they showed resilience battling back from a three-to-nothing deficit scoring...