By Nicole Murphy The Alberta Government has asked all post secondary schools to align with a freedom of speech policy created out of Chicago. The Chicago Principles were implemented after a series of students at various schools wanted to stop controversial speakers...
Suicide Prevention Campaign Launched in Edmonton
By Linda Shaw On Sep. 10, Edmonton launched a campaign for suicide prevention, education and awareness. It is called 11 of Us because eleven is the number of people that attempt or die by suicide each day in Edmonton. Eleven is eleven too many. 11 of Us was developed...
Interim President to Begin December 16
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...
Life After NAIT: “up to 85 percent of jobs found through networking”
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...
Local Pot Shop Busiest in Alberta
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...
Migraines Cured by Mushrooms
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...
Edibles to be Legalized October 21
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...
Alberta Safe Injection Sites Under Review
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...
Funds Cut for Smoking Reduction Program
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...
The International Centre: For Everyone
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...