A student transit town hall at the University of Alberta on Nov. 20 brought students face-to-face with Edmonton’s key decision makers on transit safety. In collaboration with non-profit organization Edmonton Transit Riders, fourth year U of A business students...
Alberta now has lowest minimum wage in Canada
On Oct. 1, five provinces across the country raised their minimum wages, making Alberta’s the lowest in Canada.
Election season in Edmonton: Student voters have a lot to gain by showing up
The Edmonton municipal election is coming up on Oct. 20, 2025. If reading that evokes little emotion from you, maybe give this article a read. You’re not alone. Elections Canada, covering federal elections, notes that the 2021 Canadian federal election had a youth...
Employed AISH participants soon to ADAPt to change
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...
Ukrainian documentary featuring Canadian hockey legends premieres in Edmonton
A Ukrainian film following the stories of famous NHL players of Ukrainian descent debuted at Ford Hall in Rogers Place for its Canadian premiere on Mar.10. A crowd of over 300 gathered to watch “UKE: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends,” hosted by the Kule Folklore...
Young people drinking less; new mocktail bar helping it happen
Data shows that more young people are choosing to limit their alcohol consumption through challenges like Dry January and easier availability of non-alcoholic options, and one local Edmonton business is reaping the benefits. Andrew Paul, co-founderof the...
The tea on tariffs: What a 25 per cent tariff could mean for NAIT students
What are tariffs? Tariffs are simple. They are a tax on products and services one country imposes on another. A tariff would be imposed for one of the following reasons: Governments impose tariffs to raise revenue: By taxing a country that is sending another country...
What the UCP’s new laws could mean for trans youth
3 bills passed by the UCP have been at the forefront of Alberta’s political dialogue this month due to their focus on transgender youth. With only 0.37% of Alberta’s population identifying as trans or non-binary, many people are wondering how these laws will affect...
Local podcast event tackles mental health stigma among young athletes
While talking about mental health is becoming less taboo in many countries, the world of sports is a little behind. But the hosts of 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, Joshua Marshall and Clay Vanderham, want that to change. At their Nov. 25 event, "The Invisible Game:...
Alberta is supporting veterans, NAIT could do better
The Government of Alberta and Helmets to Hardhats (H2H), an organization that gives retired military members a second career, have announced a partnership to aid retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in a new career in skilled trades. The $300,000...










