“EMPTY TH E NE ST ” ON APRIL 9 THE P l e a s e r e c y c l e t h i s Thursday, April 8, 2010 newspaper when you are Volume 47, Issue 25 finished with it. NUGGETYOUR STUDENT NEWSPAPER EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA OOKS COACH fired Hockey head coach Terry Ballard let go by NAIT Athletics after 14 years, story Page 8 Photo by Claro Cagulada Terminated coach Terry Ballard, inset and behind the bench, above right, watches the action during a game in October against Briercrest. 2 The Nugget Thursday, April 8, 2010 NEWS&FEATURES Plan to graze the roof By Darylann huTChingS “Between our own staff, Tonko personnel plants that are going to be in the mix includ- Students in their final year of the Bachelor and some students from NAIT, the system will ing; Blue Flax, Low Golden Rod, Rocky Moun- of Technology program have partnered with have a number of maintainers and otherwise tain Fescue, Sandberg Blue Grass and a host of Williams Engineering in Edmonton to build a interested parties.” others. greener rooftop. Students will have the opportunity to test Rajewski says the project should be a suc- Gord Rajewski of Wil- and understand the grow- cess, but not without its share of obstacles. liams Engineering is head- This project will allow ing medium that will thrive “We may have some roadblocks, considering ing the project. on a green roof in Edmon- the location of the Williams Engineering Build- “The project is about [naiT students] to ton’s harsh climate with its ing. We will have to contend with gusting winds demonstrating what types test many different often-drastic temperature created by the river valley of the North Saskatch- of vegetation can be suc- types of vegetation fluctuations. ewan River, as well as the two towering Telus cessfully grown on a roof- “The advantage will be building towers that consistently reflect heat and top in downtown Edmon- that would be best for the NAIT students. This cast shadows onto Williams’ roof during the ton,” Rajewski said. suited for Edmonton’s project will allow them to day,” he said. “The objective of Green test many different types Last fall, Williams Engineering completed a Roof projects is to provide harsh climate.” of vegetation that would be green roof design on behalf of the City of Red insulation, help lower urban – Gord Rajewski best suited for Edmonton’s Deer at the Fort Normandeau Interpretive Cen- air temperatures and filter harsh climate.” tre. They are also in preliminary designs for other pollutants and carbon dioxide out of the air.” Rajewski says the partnership NAIT has with significant buildings in Edmonton at this time. Landscape contractor Erscon Canada has a Williams Engineering should prove to be benefi- “Our firm is committed to becoming sustain- two-year warranty on the system. Erscon will be cial for both his company and NAIT students. able in our practices as well as in the designs we providing the maintenance for the duration of the “Williams is a strong promoter of research offer to our clients. “Living Roofs” are good for warranty. and development and will continue to support the earth, and they add to the architectural appeal www.williamsengineering.com “The system will require vigorous watering the interests of NAIT students.” of buildings,” Rajewski said. gord rajewski of Williams Engineering is care and attention during the first six months to The plants will stay on the roof of Williams The Native Plant Producers Society of heading the project, with naiT students a year, until the growing media becomes rooted Engineering until the assembly is completed, Alberta has donated 1,500 seedlings to the Wil- as partners. and established,” Rajewski explains. then it will be removed. There are a variety of liams project. Clean water project for student club By SamanTha Silva win prizes, including beer for the rest of the year from Hud- are found in contaminated water. Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) business club is hoping son’s Tap House, dinner prize packages and more. The Water Wealthy team says students can take simple steps that NAIT students will help make a difference. All proceeds from the raffle will be used to purchase Filter- to help solve clean water scarcity. With Royal Bank as a sponsor, the SIFE Blue Water project Pure filters. FilterPure is a non-profit organization that has cre- Would you drink water from the North Saskatchewan River? is meant to effectively help the community through global fresh ated a filter for clean water that is made and used in the Domin- Millions of people around the world drink unsanitary water each water initiatives. ican Republic and Tanzania, as well as shipped to other Third day because they have no other options. The Water Wealthy team runs NAIT’s Blue Water project World countries. With SIFE’s event, NAIT can join together to conserve water and the team will be in the South Lobby today (Thursday) talk- One $30 filter from FilterPure Filters can support up to seven here at home, while creating clean water overseas for those who ing about how students can become more water efficient with a individuals and removes 99 per cent of bacteria from the water, don’t have it. few small steps in their own homes, while helping those in Third saving individuals from the deadly parasites and illnesses that Imagine the possibilities. World countries receive clean water. “Water scarcity is a big problem in every part of the world,” said Hans Larsen, president of SIFE. “With this event we hope to educate people on how to conserve water here at home but also give them a chance to create drinkable water for those who don’t have it abroad.” Students can talk to SIFE team members about what they can do to be more water efficient. There will also be a raffle to cleanwaterontap.com Clean water should be available to everyone. Thursday, April 8, 2010 NEWS AND features The Nugget 3 dr. Shaw promoted The nugget By Darylann Room E-128B huTChingS 11762–106 Street It was a cold and windy Edmonton, Alberta March 25 morning when squad- T5G 2R1 ron members, families and Production Office 471-8866 media gathered in the main han- www.thenuggetonline.com gar of the 408 Tactical Helicop- Editor-in-Chief ter Squadron (THS) to witness Chris Carmichael-Powell an historical moment. This was the day that 408 [email protected] THS announced their fourth Issues Editor honorary colonel/lieutenant-col- Ryan Flaherty onel and this year, NAIT’s pres- [email protected] ident and CEO Dr. Sam Shaw, Assistant Issues Editor was awarded the title. Linda Hoang ‘Terrific leadership’ [email protected] “Under terrific leadership, Sports Editor the men and women of 408 Taylor Pollmann Squadron are amongst the fin- [email protected] est examples of those providing Assistant Sports Editor service to our country, and Dr. Garit Byington Shaw is a most fitting addition [email protected] to the Squadron’s family,” said 1 Entertainment Editor Wing Commander Col. Coates. Colleen Nuc “I am very pleased to be [email protected] able to share this time with 408 Squadron as they welcome their Assist. Entertainment Editor new honorary colonel.” Kathy Le The squadron’s new honorary [email protected] colonel was noticeably excited Photo Editor about this role. Raymond Ip naiT photo “To be named honorary col- [email protected] NAIT President Dr. Sam Shaw, honorary Colonel of the 408 Tactical helicopter Squadron, gets onel of 408 Tactical Helicopter Production Manager Squadron is such a privilege,” a feel for one of the choppers in the unit. Frank MacKay said Dr. Shaw. “408 Squadron has played an important part in the Cana- [email protected] dian Forces’ aviation history and contin- For advertising, call 471-8866 ues to provide critical tactical air sup- or e-mail: [email protected] port to a variety of missions at home and abroad.” Submissions encouraged: [email protected] Behind the scenes The deadline is noon on the last As an officer on virtually all issues school day of the week. (All sub- except operations, HCol. Shaw’s respon- missions must include your name sibilities will range from participating in and student ID number.) unit and community functions, fostering The opinions expressed by contribu- unit esprit de corps and providing exper- tors to the Nugget are not necessarily tise when and where requested. shared by NAIT officials, NAITSA or Essentially, he will be working elected school representatives. behind the scenes to provide a connec- tion between the community and the Canadian Forces. “This is a memorable day for 408 Letters Squadron,” the squadron’s acting Com- manding Officer Maj. Trevor Teller said. We want your views “We are very fortunate and pleased to Is something bugging you have Dr. Shaw as our honorary colonel. about NAIT or the rest of the As the president and CEO of NAIT, Dr. world? Do you have some praise Shaw represents one of Alberta’s finest to dish out about the school or life post-secondary institutions.” in general? “He brings an incredible background, Get those thoughts into print. as well as an enthusiasm for Air Force Keep them short and to the Tactical Aviation, that will serve us well. point. No more than 100 words. Hell, we’re a newspaper not an Having him represent our squadron con- encyclopedia. Give us a break! tinues a tradition of excellence that Submit your letters with your has been a part of 408 Squadron since real name and phone number to: 1941.” [email protected].