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...
NAIT tech fees start with HP Centre, loanable technology
One month after the introduction of NAIT’s mandatory tech fee, the school’s priorities are to address Wi-Fi concerns at the HP Centre and ensure that students get enough access to loanable equipment. The $30 mandatory non-instructional fee (MNIF) announced last...
NAIT receives $4.9 million for additional apprenticeship seats
The Government of Alberta has announced an additional $12.4 million in funding to support 2,000 new apprenticeship seats in the province. NAIT is set to receive $4.9 million to accommodate increasing demands for apprenticeships. “The demand continues to grow for...
NAIT receives $4.9 million for additional apprenticeship seats
The Government of Alberta has announced an additional $12.4 million in funding to support 2,000 new apprenticeship seats in the province. NAIT is set to receive $4.9 million to accommodate increasing demands for apprenticeships. “The demand continues to grow for...
New flag plaza “important step” for NAIT
NAIT has begun construction on a new flag plaza that will display seven flags important to the institution’s vision and commitments. The new plaza will now display the Treaty 6 and Métis flag, in addition to two NAIT flags, a Canadian flag, a province of Alberta flag...
NAITSA introduces new advisor position for academic support
Students have a new support system for dealing with academic challenges: NAITSA’s Student Academic Rights Advisor. Renata Medeiros, former NAITSA VP Academic and new Student Academic Rights Advisor, can help students with “basically anything they are struggling...
Gallivan data breach could put some NAIT students’ info at risk
Update: This article was originally published with the statement that students' ID number, name, email, address and/or date of birth were compromised. This is incorrect. Only the students' name, ID number and date of birth were included in the breach. Personal...
Non-stop gaming event set to return to Leduc this summer
4-days of non-stop gaming will return to Leduc Rec Centre this summer. From August 10th to 13th, gamers can attend Fragapalooza, a non-stop gaming event created “by gamers for gamers.” Fragapalooza will see hundreds of attendees bring their own devices to play PC or...
Family of geese saved from NAIT courtyard
A family of geese were rescued from a NAIT courtyard on May 17. Two adult geese and their three goslings were first spotted in Courtyard 6 on Saturday, though it is unknown when they first arrived. NAIT Protective Services (NPS) received numerous calls from concerned...
Incorporate edible landscapes into your environment by listening to podcast started by NAIT LAT students
A group of NAIT Landscape Architectural Technology students are helping Edmontonians learn how to better design our environments with the goal of sustainable long-term food production. Through their podcast, Edible Landscapes YEG, podcast founders Adam Klint, Bethany...