Online contest puts Silver Star in North American spotlight

VERNON – The Star is getting some international attention for its cross country skiing.

Silver Star Mountain Resort is in the running for a top 10 contest on USA Today for the best nordic resorts in North America.

Three Olympians, Sadie Bjornsen, Holly Brooks and Sophie Caldwell were asked to nominate their favourite cross country resorts, and now the public has a chance to vote for the top ten.

As of Jan. 11, Silver Star ranked second on the leaderboard.

You can vote once a day until Monday, Feb. 8.

To contact a reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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