Prime Minister Carney speaks to Edmonton crowd at Forever Canadian rally
At least 5,000 people gathered at the Edmonton EXPO Centre to hear Prime Minister Mark Carney and other speakers urge Albertans to stand together ahead of the province’s referendum last Monday. The Nugget’s Denny Williams and Ash Wijesinghe were on site.
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‘The vibes are high’: Ooks women’s soccer team secures playoff spot after dominant winning streak
The women’s soccer team is building on last year’s success with an outstanding season that leaps above 2025-26’s high bar. Of the 12 conference games they’ve played, the women have won 11 and tied one. They’ll compete at provincials in Calgary from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
From the Board: Sept. 29 Board of Governors recap
Sept. 29 marked the NAIT Board of Governors’ first meeting of the 2026-27 school year. The topics discussed included an update on NAIT’s finances, OKRs and AI goals.
Finding life among the graves at Edmonton Cemetery
A cemetery is often referred to as a symbol of the bridge between life and death. “It gets into our fascination and very arm’s-length relationship, especially in Western culture, with death and grief,” says Shawn Hamm, a university professor and seasonal groundskeeper at the Edmonton Cemetery.
Pit bit: Tour hosted by NAIT grad ‘celebrates’ neglected development sites
A niche online community came together to “celebrate” neglected development sites through a Pit Tour led by NAIT grad and Taproot reporter Stephanie Swensrude.
What makes a club successful?
Every semester, NAITSA provides students opportunities through campus clubs. While there are highly visible clubs, there are also those that seemingly show up for a few semesters before slowly fading away. So, what makes some clubs more successful than others?
Nest announces reopening date after temporary closure
After carbon monoxide forced a temporary closure in the Nest’s first week of opening, the campus bar installed new cooling equipment and will be reopening.
Meet NAIT’s new VP students and campus experience
After more than two decades at NAIT, Clayton Davis was appointed as NAIT’s vice-president students and campus experience.
Groundbreaking marks next step for NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre
Construction of NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony.
New platform centralizes NAITSA volunteer opportunities
NAITSA will be using a new platform that aims to make it easier for students to find volunteer opportunities and get involved on campus. Vome, an online volunteer management software, was introduced to students in mid-August and brings NAITSA’s volunteer opportunities...
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When Harry Potter consumerism causes harm, is a donut really worth it?
Before the new Harry Potter television series comes out in December, a fresh wave of promotional content boosted both the franchise and the author’s fame. Although the Tim Horton’s promotion is over, the consumerism of Harry Potter clearly isn’t — and those impacted have noticed.
Dying to work for Deadmonton
Nugget writer Samantha Lajeunesse has wanted to be a scare actor her entire life, so she applied at Deadmonton — and got the gig. What does it take to build a nightmare?
AI hater reviews benefits of NAIT’s new AI diploma
As an AI hater, Nugget writer Liam Salmon will proceed to make the argument that NAIT’s new Applied AI diploma is actually a good idea. Yep, you read that correctly.
Sports
NAIT men’s volleyball aims for familiar heights after roster turnover
New talent and spirit enter NAIT’s men’s volleyball team in the form of nine new rookies. However, the determination of this team has not faltered in the slightest.
Ooks men’s hockey team bounces back with home opener win against Portage College
After a 8-7 shootout loss Oct. 16, the Ooks men’s hockey team met the Portage College Voyageurs again on Oct. 17. This time, NAIT came back harder and faster.
‘The vibes are high’: Ooks women’s soccer team secures playoff spot after dominant winning streak
The women’s soccer team is building on last year’s success with an outstanding season that leaps above 2025-26’s high bar. Of the 12 conference games they’ve played, the women have won 11 and tied one. They’ll compete at provincials in Calgary from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
Media
NAIT’s South Lobby is turning into what?!
It may look like the ping pong tables in NAIT’s South Lobby were moved for no reason, but behind the scenes, the area is getting gutted for a three-year long, $12 million project designed to streamline the student experience.
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