By William Doney NAIT announced an interim president to begin Dec.16 when Dr. Glenn Feltham retires. Dr. Ray Block will step into the shoes of President and CEO of NAIT. Dr. Block is currently NAIT’s vice-president administration and CFO. The search is on for NAIT’s...
By Mahmuda Sheikh As students prepare to graduate this winter, NAIT is hosting a few events to help them explore all of their options entering the workforce. Life After NAIT is an event happening at the Fresh Express cafeteria from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 and...
By Elijah O’Donnell Alternative Greens is “Edmonton’s Original Ma & Pa Cannabis Store.” You may have seen them set up right on the corner of 97th and the Yellowhead, a location that Owner and CEO Trevor Miller, NAIT alumni and former NAIT instructor, says has...
By Emily Devereux A patient who struggled with migraines found solace in an unusual remedy. Prescription drugs brought no relief to her debilitating pain and she felt like doctors weren’t taking her seriously. Eventually, she found a thread on Reddit that suggested...
By Elijah O’Donnell Edible cannabis products will soon hit the Canadian market. Full legalization is planned for Oct 21 and sales are set to start mid-December. The edibles are launching alongside cannabis extracts, commonly known as “shatter” or “dabs”. Cannabis...
By Eryn Pinksen Alberta Health Services is conducting a review of the province’s supervised consumption services. Edmonton currently has four safe-injection sites, after the Royal Alexandra Hospital recently opened a site in April. The review began in September and a...
By Nicole Murphy A free nicotine reduction program on campus is coming to an end. Staff and students can access the patches until supplies run out. Cut the Craving Tobacco Reduction Program consists of a few different elements that are designed to help students and...
By Mahmuda Sheikh The International Center provides a safe space, resource base and a networking platform for all new and continuing students at NAIT. This includes international and domestic students, as well as permanent residents. Dishant Gera is a NAIT...
By Nicole Murphy The Alberta International Women’s Film Festival is offering a free screening for students Friday September 27 at Noon in the Shaw theatre. The three day event is presenting We All Believe in You, a documentary about an organization that holds weekly...
By Eryn Pinksen NAIT is no longer a zone for Lime scooters. Scooters are not permitted on private property as defined by the e-scooter bylaw with the City of Edmonton and NAIT has been removed from Lime’s interactive map. Protective Services Manager, Darrin Kirk,...
