Well Folks, there's no doubt about it. Skies are bluer, the sun shines hotter and that weird transition from winter to now that us Edmontonians are supposed to call spring has come and gone again. It's summer. There are a lot of things that I look for to signal the...
COVID-19 Restrictions In Long-Term Care Homes: “His dementia is getting worse”
By Mia Hildebrandt Since the threat of COVID-19 has forced long-term care homes to enact restrictions on visitations, Justina Bergmann has noticed a decline in her husband Rudy Pankratz’s mental capacity. “His dementia has really sped up and I’ve heard other people...
Editorial: Why I May Not Return to NAIT In The Fall
By Karlie Mickanuik I am debating deferring my classes to a future semester to better my education, but I don’t want to. If my classes at NAIT are to be completely online I am unsure my education will set me up for success when I graduate. Everything can change in a...
The Man Behind the Camera
By David Madawo From his humble beginnings in highschool photography, Tyrell Kerr Douglas, also known as Kerrtisy, has captured Edmonton’s hip hop scene with expertise. Kerrtisy’s first foray into digital visual media was taking pictures of architecture and his...
Surprising Things That Have Kept Me Going During The Pandemic
By Karlie Mickanuik During this pandemic, one of the things I’ve realized about myself is how much I appreciate the little things in life. Even the smallest things made me feel okay during a time when everything in the world really wasn’t. I’m sharing a few things...
3 Best Binge-Worthy Quarantine Series
By Mia Hildebrandt With COVID-19 keeping most of us indoors over the last couple of months I, like many others, have probably spent way too much time watching Netflix than I should have. With what’s hopefully the worst of the virus behind us, here are some of the best...
Live Chat Now Available On NAITSA Website
By Stephanie Swensrude NAITSA has added a live chat feature to their website to assist students with questions and concerns. When students visit the website, a chat bubble pops up in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. NAITSA Service Hub staff will man the...
Everything You Need To Know About Sun Protection
By Stephanie Swensrude Did you know the sun’s rays are responsible for 90 per cent of visible signs of ageing? It’s important to wear sunscreen every day of the year, not just when you’re at the beach. Up to 20 per cent of the sun’s rays can get to your...
The Asian Giant Hornet: 3 Ways You Can Prevent Them
By Tora Matys There are over 200 types of bees native to Alberta, and each plays an integral roll in the environment. However, they have become threatened by the use of pesticides, pollutions and non-native invasive species like the Asian giant hornet. As of late...
6 Tips For Cutting Your Hair At Home
By Mia Hildebrandt With most businesses and services forced to close down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hair salons are included as non-essential. If you're one of the few people who hasn’t taken a pair of scissors to your own hair, congratulations. However, you might...










