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.
The Nest ‘temporarily closed’ after carbon monoxide detected
The closure came after an incident involving “what appeared to be heat-related symptoms” and the detection of carbon monoxide in the kitchen. The Nest will remain closed until the investigation is complete and NAITSA is confident the space is safe to reopen.
School spirit: Lived, not manufactured
Last semester, I passed a student in an Ooks shirt and shorts and instantly pictured her as a basketball player. That image stayed with me. That is the power of branding. Gilles Prefontaine, a marketing instructor at NAIT, believes branding is more than a logo on a wall or a slogan on a poster.
5 things to do in your first month at NAIT
Nervous about your first month of at NAIT? Don’t be! We have compiled the ultimate checklist of the top 5 things you can do to master campus life, make friends, and set yourself up for a successful semester at NAIT.
South Lobby revitalization project streamlines student experience
It may look like the ping pong tables were moved for no reason, but behind the scenes, South Lobby is getting gutted for a three-year long, $12 million project designed to streamline the student experience.
Former NAIT VP facing $250k in lawsuits for alleged harassment of former colleague
The former VP denies the claims filed against him by NAIT and NAIT’s newly appointed VP students and campus life.
8 downtown Edmonton bars and restaurants I’d hate to lose
In a short amount of time, we’ve seen multiple downtown Edmonton restaurants and bars announce their closure. I live in central Edmonton and go out to eat and drink a lot. In fact, my partner and I joke about how good we are for the local economy… though we...
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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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