The new school year at SC4 looks promising for ten students from Marine City High School, thanks to the Alexander & Celestine Lamere Fund. This fund, established by the late couple in ’09, has now provided support to 21 students, ensuring they can pursue their education without financial stress. For the upcoming school year, new recipients like Brooke Dornoff and Autumn Quinn are set to receive scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $7,000, enabling them to pursue careers in nursing and criminal justice, respectively.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On September 30th, communities across Canada mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, reflecting on the painful legacy of residential schools. This day is dedicated to honoring the children who never made it home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Events are being held nationwide, including in Sarnia-Lambton, to remember and support healing. The day urges people to engage in meaningful conversations and actions. It’s a chance to learn, reflect, and commit to doing better for the future.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

SC4 is hosting the Wolverine Invitational, a major wheelchair basketball tournament, in partnership with the University of Michigan from Oct. 4-6. Twelve teams from across the U.S. and Canada, including top schools like Arizona and Wisconsin Whitewater, will compete. The event is free, open to the public, and features athletes from the recent Paralympics. The SC4 Skippers face off against U-M Wolverines on that Friday night at 8:30. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable goods to support Skip’s Pantry on campus.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet