Photo via Darren Longstaff's Facebook November 11 is Remembrance Day, “a time to reflect and remember,” says Darren Longstaff. The former Sergeant with Canadian Forces has created a Remembrance display in his front yard. “Every other holiday, people put up...
2SLGBTQ+ street kids find home and community at downtown drop-in centre
It’s hard enough to live on the streets in Edmonton, and 2SLGBTQ+ people can have a harder time finding safe shelter. The CHEW Project wants to change that. Around twenty queer teens visit the CHEW Project OUTpost on a regular basis. It is a place to shower, eat, and...
25-Hour Gaming Marathon for the Children’s Stollery
By Destiny Meilleur A 25-hour gaming marathon being held this month will raise money for sick children at Edmonton’s Stollery Children’s Hospital. Extra Life Edmonton is one of many Extra Life guilds throughout North America. A company that originally started out of...
Naloxone, the “miraculous” drug that stops overdoses
As the drug supply in downtown Edmonton turns more toxic and more people die from opioid poisoning, employees at a Boyle Street pharmacy are hoping more people will start carrying naloxone kits around. “If you have one on you, you could literally save someone’s...
Tech Startup Making Waves in the World of Job Searching
Job searching in a world where technology is constantly evolving has some people wondering if the standard paper resume should become a thing of the past. With social media and remote work becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, is there a better way for...
Edmonton in the Top 100 Cities in the World
Resonance Consultancy has ranked Edmonton #86 on their list of best cities in the world. Edmonton is named “The City of Festivals” and has world-renowned amenities like the University of Alberta (U of A) and West Edmonton Mall. It’s also known for its economic...
Students Can Help Each Other Through NAITSA’s Food Centre This Winter
It's getting colder, and that means the economic landscape of Edmonton is changing. Across the city, Edmonton's impoverished are working to provide for their families while heating prices and the cost of living increase. At this time of the year, NAITSA’s Food Centre...
NAITSA shines a spotlight on role model students
By Zeah Spiegel The Executive Council at NAIT’s Students’ Association created an Ooks Student Spotlight to highlight role model students. The program started this summer but wasn’t announced until September of this school year. The program recognizes students who have...
Registered Veterinary Technician Awareness Month: AHT Students “Purrrvide” Services for NAIT’s Pet Owners
No one is more dependable in my life than my pet cockapoo Marty. I'm sure many could say the same about their pets. In 2018, Marty gave me a scare when he was attacked by another dog at the park. I was told on my way home from school and immediately noticed his...
Career development should be top of mind from first year
By Stephanie Swensrude Students don’t prioritize career development until their last semester, and that might end up being too late. Although students are famously busy people and it may feel hard to find time to work on it, Nicole Blomme from Career Services at NAIT...