Still In The Picture
Dec 18, 2007 
Lloydminster Source | By Katie Ryan, staff writer
Though the people have spoke, having designated their Common Wealth Credit Union spokesperson St. Albert native, Larissa Walkiw—Lloydminster's favourite, Paula Mickelson, is not out of the picture.
Taking second place with the overwhelming support she received from the Border City community, Mickelson will stay involved with Common Wealth's local promotion.
"I am not out," said Mickelson.
"They said they really like what I did and wanted to keep me involved because they think I'll have a positive influence in Lloydminster. It is their biggest market, so they are going to keep me on to do local events."
As a self-described chameleon who is comfortable in all situations, from the oilfield to being on love television, Michelson has no regrets about the competition and believes she did her best promoting herself.
"The experience was so good. There are lots of things that I had ideas for, but working full time and trying to do the competition, I found I could only do so much."
Having met Walkiw during their appearance of Breakfast Television during the competition, Mickelson is happy for the new spokesperson.
"Just looking at her videos and the stuff on the website, I knew she had it," revealed Mickelson. "I know she's a good girl and I know she is going to be a great spokesperson."
With the competition over and time to reflect on the experience, Mickelson has found that she has learned a great deal.
"I learnt so much about computers, posting videos and doing all the crazy things I never had to do before on a computer." I am still going to be posting a few videos and blogs here and there on the website, so I am still involved just not on a regular basis like Larissa will be."
