A local queen has added another crown to her collection.

Samantha Sewell of Vernon was crowned Miss Legends International 2025 at the Envy Pageant Production Aug. 1 to 3 in Florida.

Representing all of Canada, Sewell not only earned the international crown but also took home awards for Best Runway and Best National Costume.

For the national costume segment, she wowed the judges with a striking Winter Goddess ensemble featuring a white feathered, light-up headpiece and a flowing cape adorned with a maple leaf — a tribute to her Canadian heritage.

An early childhood educator, Sewell launched Raising Stars Preschool in 2022 in her hometown, welcoming nearly 200 families through its doors to provide a more inclusive and empowering start to education for preschoolers.

Sewell has been award

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