Students donate prize to help Fort McMurray fire victims

Grade 8 students atKensingtonIntermediate School have donated the cash value of their runner-up prize in a national Parks Canada contest to helpvictims of the FortMcMurraywildfire.

The students were to receive the prize for the video they created and submitted to thenational Canada's Coolest School Trip Contest. The video highlighted theconservation efforts and fun activities people can take part in when they visit Prince Edward Island National Park.

The video was one of 69 made and posted and voted for online to determine the top 10. Parks Canada staff then selected the winners.

Rather than enjoy anovernight camping trip atCavendishcampground in P.E.I. National Park and a private sensational sandcastlesprogram with local sand sculptor, Maurice Bernard, the students decided to donate the prize's value of $750 to the Red Cross.

The students receivedcertificates of recognition Friday from Parks Canada team members and its mascot, Parka the Beaver.

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