The Alberta government, through Premier Danielle Smith, recently announced a provincial referendum scheduled this fall. On Oct. 19, Albertans will be asked to vote on a range of government policy topics. Critics have referred to this as an “anti-immigrant” referendum,...
To say this city has gone to hell with snow removal is an understatement. If you’re an Edmontonian commuting the residential streets, the public sidewalks and worst of all, past the windrows, best of luck. Honestly, it seems like the powers that be forgot that people...
I’ve always wanted to be born in another decade. So when I heard that the iconic “Wild Rose Country” license plates, that have been a consistent sight throughout Alberta since the 80’s, will be replaced by a new design, of course I was sad. Alberta plates have gone...
The history of unions in Canada is a long one. Trade and skilled-worker unions have existed since the 1820s, but it was typographers that took the first union action in 1872. Unions exist to assist workers with negotiations in the workplace for things like wages,...
YIKES! Film Festival took place last weekend, marking a successful third year of this NAIT alumni-founded event. The local event showed four feature films and various short films, most of them under 20 minutes. In total there were 43 showings over the course of three...
I feel like college students are often overlooked in city planning. Growing populations, increased infrastructure needs and rising costs in Edmonton impact everyone — including students. When it comes to what makes a city student-friendly, the QS World University...
If you had told me last year that the Blue Jays were going to participate in the best World Series in recent times, I would never have believed you. I’ve been watching this team since 2022, and it has been rocky. But Alex Rodriguez, hall of famer and one of the...
What is all the buzz in Alberta about Bill 2 and the notwithstanding clause? This article breaks down the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Bill 2 and the notwithstanding clause.
Starting in July 2026, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) participants will have to undergo a new application process and evaluations to determine whether they can stay on AISH or a new program, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). AISH...
When studies and school get busy, I and many other students turn to travelling as a way to relax and unwind from the stresses of studies. Many NAIT students might choose to go to popular locations in Alberta, like Banff or Jasper, to escape the city and immerse...
