Ten finalists are from Alberta.

At 5’3” Shanelle Connell said her petite stature would also make her an outlier at the Miss Universe competition.

The Saskatchewan government proclaimed Feb. 1-7 eating disorders awareness week to destigmatize the potentially life-threatening mental illness.

"The standards society has for women is unacceptable and I will not stand by it."

Saskatchewan’s Siera Bearchell was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2016 and will represent the country later this year at the Miss Universe pageant.

Paola Nunez Valdez has caused a flurry of controversy with the costume she chose to represent Canada at the Miss Universe pageant.

Denise Garrido was Miss Universe Canada for a full 24 hours in 2013 before she was told there had been a mistake.

A woman from the Enoch Cree Nation has made history by becoming the first First Nations woman to be crowned Mrs. Universe.

Monika Horvat is eager to take on the world. She's decided the best way to do it is by throwing her name in the ring to compete for Miss Universe Canada.

Miss Universe Canada is hoping to take home the crown at the pageant, but she's already scored big buzz with her outlandish hockey-themed costume.