Anika Jones, a third-year Auto Body Technician student, is set to be the first woman to represent NAIT at the WorldSkills Competition for car painting. “I always liked the look of cars, never really understood the technology and the mechanics behind it, so I went into...
When NAIT paused its Photographic Technology program in 2021, faculty believed the break would be temporary. For the next two years, they lobbied to bring it back. But their efforts fell short, and in September 2023, NAIT’s Academic Council voted to suspend the...
YIKES! Film Festival is gearing up for its third year in Edmonton on Nov. 6, 7 and 8. The festival focuses on horror, sci-fi and experimental films in an atypical, laid-back atmosphere. Danny Chamberlin, Festival Director and NAIT alum, said YIKES! differs from other...
On Oct. 1, five provinces across the country raised their minimum wages, making Alberta’s the lowest in Canada.
Edmonton-based radio station Sonic 102.9 is using an Artificial Intelligence radio host during a late-night slot. Sonic’s AI host, Sarah, has been hosting the Sunday night 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. radio slot for a few years now, but Edmontonians are now beginning to take...
It seems like new union negotiations and strikes are popping up more and more. From WestJet to Canada Post to Edmonton Public Schools, it can be difficult to understand why strikes happen. In the case of Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) support staff’s current strike,...
3 bills passed by the UCP have been at the forefront of Alberta’s political dialogue this month due to their focus on transgender youth. With only 0.37% of Alberta’s population identifying as trans or non-binary, many people are wondering how these laws will affect...
It can be daunting to cook a meal during the holidays. You want to wow your family and friends, but it’s difficult to know where to start. With the help of Boyd Mearns, NAIT’s Artisanal Food Market team lead, here’s a guide to help you create the perfect holiday feast...
