The Nest at NAIT temporarily closed after carbon monoxide and kitchen ventilation issues
The campus bar shut down Thursday after two staff members were sent to hospital. The kitchen had been rebuilt over summer to address heat and ventilation problems—but issues persisted.
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The Nest, the campus bar at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, closed temporarily on September 4 following carbon monoxide detection and excessive kitchen heat during its first week of semester operations.
Two Nest staff members were taken to hospital for precautionary reasons. NAIT and The Nest said the immediate incident has been addressed and there is no ongoing emergency, but the bar will remain closed until the school is satisfied it can provide a safe environment for staff and customers.
The kitchen underwent work over the summer to address longstanding ventilation and temperature concerns, but according to The Nest's statement, excessive temperatures continued throughout the first three days of operation this semester. The incident made clear that further investigation is required.
An investigation is underway with the school regarding the kitchen and the source of the carbon monoxide detected. The Nest has not disclosed when it expects to reopen or when the closure review will be completed. The source of the summer kitchen work and what specifically was done to address ventilation remains unclear.
What exactly was done during the summer kitchen renovation, and by which contractor?
How many carbon monoxide or excessive-heat incidents had been reported at The Nest before September 4?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When did The Nest at NAIT close?
The Nest closed on Friday, September 4, 2026, after carbon monoxide detection and excessive kitchen heat during its first week of semester operations.
Why did The Nest close?
Carbon monoxide was detected in the bar and excessive temperatures persisted in the kitchen despite renovation work completed over the summer to address ventilation and heat issues.
How many staff members were hospitalized?
Two Nest staff members were taken to hospital for precautionary reasons.
