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Subject: McMurrayite-raised woman hoping for shot at Miss Universe crown

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Date Posted: 09:23:57 02/13/09 Fri

The journey to being Miss Universe can start right here in the Oilsands City.

Fort McMurray's own Paula Bailey will be travelling to Toronto in May in hopes of being crowned Miss Universe Canada. The winner of that pageant goes on to be Canada's representative in the international Miss Universe pageant.

Bailey attended Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School before going to Keyano College to pursue a nursing degree. She said that her background in Fort McMurray has instilled in her several values that will help her to become Miss Universe.

"Fort McMurray is definitely full of hard workers and I've learned some of those values from my family. My parents actually worked for Syncrude (Canada)," said Bailey. "For me, it has been good because I've had those surroundings of hard workers."

Bailey has never even thought about taking part in a beauty pageant. Having modeled for a few years she developed several contacts in the modeling world, one of which, the person who selects Alberta representatives to the world-famous pageant, suggested Bailey take part.

While many people criticize pageants like Miss Universe, Bailey said they are about more than just looks.

"Beauty is not just physical appearance �� it's about the person you are and what you stand for," Bailey said. "Previous winners haven't won just because they are beautiful on the outside. It's because they represent something and they're confident, and they feel like they can help other people."

Bailey believes her motivation and drive to succeed is what will set her apart from the other contestants. If she wins the pageant's title, Bailey hopes to be able to work with Canada's First Nations youth, which she said would be unique for a Miss Universe.

Rebecca Flett has been a friend of Bailey's since high school and she thinks she has a pretty good shot at winning the pageant's title.

"She's from aboriginal descent which symbolizes Canada and I think the multicultural aspect of it... gives her a good chance and I guess also she's beautiful from the inside out. Its not only looks �� she also has personality," Flett said.

Bailey is currently in the process of planning a fundraising event to help support her Miss Universe bid. Anyone interested in helping her with sponsorship can contact Bailey by email at paulabailey@shaw.ca

By ROLAND CILLIERS

"Today" staff

http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1433332

Another article:

Beauty more than skin deep for Miss Universe contestant

http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2009/02/18/8427656-sun.html

Paula Bailey is a local nurse who has her eyes set on winning the title of Miss Universe Canada 2009. (JORDAN VERLAGE/Sun Media)

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