A Wesmor student models his new boots. (Submitted photo/ Matt Bergen)

By Nigel Maxwell

Positive stories

Local business ensures Wesmor students have warm feet for Christmas

Dec 6, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Students at Wesmor Public High School in Prince Albert have received an early Christmas gift.

OH Pair Shoes in the Gateway Mall has donated 30 pairs of shoes and boots to the school. Owner Tami Paine said she wanted them to go to people in need.

“It was just stock I didnt want to write off and throw out when I know that there are kids that need stuff,” she said.

A mix of shoes and boots were donated to the school. (Submitted photo/ Matt Bergen)

The donated footwear was mostly winter wear and water proof. Matt Bergen is the vice-principal at the school and told paNOW the students were very excited.

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“One of the students had mentioned that he wished he wasn’t wearing a mask so we could see his smile,” he said.

On behalf of all staff and students at the school, Bergen expressed his gratitude to the owner of OH Pair.

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