Author: Muriel Schmidt

How Many Silver Balls Is The Edmonton?

Composed of nearly 1,000 handcrafted stainless steel spheres forming an abstract talus shape, the sculpture reflects the sky, weather and the river of cars that pass by it. How much did Edmonton pay for the silver balls? The sculpture has been a hotly debated Edmonton talking point ever since it’s installation in 2011: you either […]

When Can I Transfer To Rutgers New Brunswick?

Rutgers proudly welcomes transfers students like you: Applicants who have already graduated high school and completed 12 or more college credits at an accredited postsecondary institution. When should I apply to Rutgers as a transfer student? To be considered, apply to Rutgers, and submit all required credentials by the application due date (Oct. 1–spring or […]

Why Is There A Teacher Shortage In Victoria?

“Teachers are leaving the profession, citing unsustainable workloads and burnout as their primary reason. “We’re seeing unprecedented levels of staffing vacancies in learning areas such as Generalist Primary, English, Maths and PE. Is there a shortage of teachers in Victoria? “The issue of teacher numbers and recruiting teachers has been an issue that’s been around […]

Are There Counties In New Brunswick?

The Canadian province of New Brunswick has 15 counties. While they no longer serve as a local government territorial division as traditionally defined with shire towns or county towns, they continue to define a regional community. How is New Brunswick divided? The Canadian province of New Brunswick is divided into 340 local entities. New Brunswick […]

When Did They Become Edmonton Elks?

Edmonton Eskimos (1949) The current Edmonton Elks franchise was founded as the Edmonton Eskimos in 1949, in what is now known as the modern era of Canadian football. Why did the Edmonton Eskimos change their names to Elks? The team, founded in 1949, decided to move on from Eskimos after agreeing that the name could […]

Why Does The Water Taste Weird Edmonton?

The odor and slightly different taste to Edmonton’s water in recent days is a yearly occurrence, due to spring runoff. Every spring, as the snow melts and flows into the North Saskatchewan River, it brings with it large amounts of sediments, vegetation and other organic material that is washed off the land. Why does my […]