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Miss Universe Canada contestant receives local support 15, with the help of the Youth Transition program in Alberta, she had already forged a life for herself: living independently, finishing school and learning the importance of guidance for youth. At age 18, she earned the manager position for the program because of her maturity and her drive to give back. Being separated from her family and growing up without her parents in Canada, Nova is acutely aware of the importance of fostering healthy development of children and youth from all walks of life. “In 2014, I entered the Miss Universe Canada event with no experience and I not only made the top 65 to enter, but made it to the top 12. This time, I want to win it with the experience I have gained,” said Nova. Growing up, Nova shone as a natural leader. She has been involved with youth leadership programs throughout high school;
she championed the importance of education for youth and helped their families foster that environment. She has always excelled in sports, competing competitively in volleyball, track and field, and basketball. This led to a full basketball scholarship out of high school (SAIT). She continues to maintain an active lifestyle and practices mindfulness to remain focused on her goals, which are as big as her personality. Through her persistence and disciplined goal setting, she has become a published international model working in the fashion capitals of New York, Paris and Milan. Currently, she is SuperModel Canada’s 2017 first runner up. Nova can be seen on the cover of Jamaque magazine’s latest fall issue. She is currently working as a model and actress who can be found in commercials for Dairy Queen, Toyota Corolla and Macy’s.
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Adut Mabior, left, of Camrose welcome her cousin Nova Stevens to Camrose. Stevens will be competing in Miss Universe Canada in August. By Murray Green
Camrose resident Adut Mabior brought her cousin Nova Stevens to our city to meet her supporters and sponsors. Nova is in the running for the Miss Universe Canada title this summer. “Futurized Media (a Camrose company operated by Mabior and Tiffany Doig) has been big part of my journey all around. They have been a tremendous help; from planning events and aiding with finding sponsorships. The initial reason as to why I flew out here was so that I could pick up merchandise from a few local businesses that have expressed interest. Tish’s Fashion and Finery is my biggest sponsor here; she has been gracious enough to allow me to wear her beautiful dresses for various events during pageant week. As well, she is giving me evening gowns for the times I
will be on stage competing for the title of Miss Universe Canada,” said Nova. “Another sponsor of mine from Camrose is Fringe Benefits and they too have given me items to wear during pageant week. I have been receiving such a warm welcome from a lot of people here in Camrose; so for that reason, we decided to host a meet and greet for me to really get to know the people of Camrose and share awareness on the charity that I’ve been supporting–SOS Children’s Village,” continued Nova. “They are a non-governmental charity with villages all over the world with the goal of providing loving homes for underprivileged children and orphans.” The Miss Universe Canada begins with a preliminary competition on Aug. 16 to narrow the field down to 65 contestants.
The final competition is on Aug. 18. Nova, 6’0”, is from Vancouver, BC and is a model, actress, spokesperson and mentor. Dynamic, resilient, persistent and full of life; this is how those who know her best would describe Nova. However, when asked to describe herself, Nova would emphasize resiliency and the power of faith in being able to change your circumstances. After her family fled a brutal civil war in South Sudan, Nova was sent alone to Canada at age six to be able to have a better life. Leaving behind her mother in a UN camp in South Sudan and her father and siblings in Ethiopia, Nova uses her new chance at life in Canada as a driving factor in her mission to provide mentorship and support to children and youth in need. By the young age of
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose Arts Council members Laurel Warkentin, Lisa Boren Miller and Valerie Sims presented Katelyn Kelly of the Camrose & District Music Festival with $2,000 to assist with the costs of the 2018 event.