Staff Trivia
Identify the staff member who has been with the organization the longest.
Angie Amaris
What year did Selections start serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
1979
This river runs through the city of Edmonton.
North Saskatchewan River
This athlete is known as the fastest man in the world.
Usain Bolt.
This green vegetable is famously hated by kids but loved by Popeye for giving him strength.
Spinach.
What staff member had their role change from Career Development Specialist to Career Intake Specialist.
David Juarez
Selections started as a vocational program funded by who?
Edmonton Separate School Board
This annual Edmonton festival is known for its celebration of theater and is one of the largest of its kind in North America.
Edmonton International Fringe Festival.
In this sport, players use a racket to hit a ball over a net.
Tennis.
This spicy pepper, known as the hottest in the world, can cause a burning sensation for hours.
Carolina Reaper.
What staff member loves to cook new dishes for their family & friends.
Ajay Thakur.
Empowerment, Innovation, Inclusion, Adaptability
This large green space is North America’s longest stretch of urban parkland, located right in Edmonton.
The River Valley.
This country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles.
Brazil.
This fruit is known for its strong smell that some people love and others find unbearable.
Durian
Staff member's first day at Selections was on July 15, 2024.
Sonja Brown.
What year did Selections obtain a grant through the Labour Market Transfer Agreement.
2021
This Edmonton-born hockey legend wore number 99 and is widely regarded as the greatest hockey player of all time.
Wayne Gretzky.
This Canadian team won the 2019 NBA Championship.
The Toronto Raptors
This ancient grain, often mistaken for a seed.
Quinoa.
Scientists tried to measure this staff member’s awesomeness… but the scale couldn’t handle it. Who is this?
Brodie Edwards
What year did Selections adopt a new, community-based service model to better meet their primary goals and accommodate a broader scope of program participants interests and desires.
In 1989
The official animal of Edmonton, symbolizing the city's connection to the environment and indigenous heritage.
The Great Horned Owl.
This is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on clay courts.
The French Open
This French dessert’s name translates to “burnt cream".
Crème Brûlée.