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From the meeting held on December 9, 2024
Mayor's Report
Mayor Pranger thanked the Agassiz Fire Department, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue, and BC Ambulance for their hard work on December 5, collecting donations throughout the community for their annual food drive. All donations have gone to Agassiz-Harrison Community Services.
Mayor Pranger acknowledged two senior members of staff who were recognized by Member of Parliament Brad Vis. on December 6, MP Vis presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals to Chief Administrative Officer Wallace Mah and Fire Chief Gerald Basten who were nominated for their respective leadership and significant contributions to our community. Wallace for his 44 years in local government and Gerald's 40 years with the Agassiz Fire Department. Congratulations!
(Gerald Basten (Left), and Brad Vis (Right))
(Wallace Mah (Left), and Brad Vis (Right))
Mayor Pranger also commended the Agassiz Elementary Secondary School boys' 200m medley relay team for achieving first place in the Eastern Fraser Valley Zone Meet. Going into the Provincial Championships, the team was in 22nd place and finished in 19th place. This is an amazing accomplishment for a school that does not have access to a year-round pool. The District can't wait to see what can be achieved once the Lets'emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre is completed. To learn how you can help fill the pool, visit: www.kentbc.ca/fillthepool
(From Left to Right: Rylan MacNeil, Greg Hinton, Aubrey Sutton, and Jaymes Gill.
Photo Credit: Heather Redmond)
Councillor Schwichtenberg reported that the draw for the Agassiz Harrison Museum annual Christmas Beef Raffle will be on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Tickets are still available for $5 each or $20 for five tickets and can be purchased at the Agassiz Harrison Museum (7011 Pioneer Ave), or by calling 604-796-3545. The raffle will provide funding for restoration of the caboose and speeder, as well as repair of the museum windows. For more information please visit: https://www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org/raffles
Councillor Schwichtenberg also noted that the new Farmland Advantage Fraser Valley Watershed Coalition Collaboration project on the north side of the Maria Slough will receive $4,500 worth of trees and shrubs. The Agassiz Slough has benefited from this collaboration for a number of years, as they maintain the Slough and keep the blackberries under control.
On November 27, Councillor Spaeti attended an Agassiz Harrison Food Coalition meeting. She noted the Earthwise community farm and orchard produced 1,000 lbs of produce which was harvested and distributed to Agassiz Harrison Community Services, Family Parenting Place, and Seabird Island Band. The Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee has been invited to appoint a representative to the AHFC. https://earthwisesociety.bc.ca/food-security/
On December 7, Mayor Pranger attended the sold out Agassiz Harrison Museum Dickens Christmas Tea. Mayor Pranger highlighted the hard work of the volunteers who made this event possible.
(Photo Credit: Christine Livingston-Smillie)
Enbridge Regional Update - Delegation
Community & Indigenous Engagement Advisor Ms. Jennifer Pochera presented the District with information regarding their Sunrise Expansion Program as well as a Regional Enbridge Update. Highlights of their presentation include:
- Introduction of the Sunrise Expansion Program, which is a proposed expansion of the southern portion of the BC Pipeline system. The project is proposed due to demand for natural gas capacity to serve BC and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. In the District of Kent, the project scope is proposed in the following area:
- They have begun their 450-day regulatory review and hearing process, you can attend their Sunrise Expansion Program Virtual Open House at https://sunrise-program.com/ to learn more and provide your feedback on the program.
- To learn more about Enbridge and the Sunrise Expansion Program please visit: https://www.enbridge.com/sunrise
- The Enbridge Corporation has contributed over $280,000 directly to the Fraser Valley Regional District Community. Including the Agassiz Fall Fair and Corn Festival, Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue, and the Lets'emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre.
"Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month"
Mayor Pranger has declared December as "Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month" in the District of Kent. As the District is an interfaith community, it is important to highlight peace, tolerance and mutual understanding between people of all religions, convictions and beliefs.
The celebration of "Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month" calls upon groups of goodwill, people of different faiths and those with no faith to recognize common values and cooperatively enhance interfaith harmony and interreligious dialogue.
Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser
Mayor and Council are waiving the fees for a four hour gymnasium rental on January 25, 2025 in support of the fundraising pickleball tournament. The fundraiser is in support of the Lets'emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre, to learn how you can contribute please contact: Susan Inkman at 604-845-0890 or email suziinkman@gmail.com
2025 Business Licence Renewal Discount and Penalty Extension
The 10% 2025 Business Licence Renewal Discount will be extended from December 15, 2024 to January 30, 2025 due to the Canada Postal strike disruptions. Further the late penalty fee of 10% will be extended from January 31, 2025 to February 28, 2025.
Business Owners are reminded that a business licence is required to operate in the District of Kent. If you have any questions, please contact the Bylaw Officer/Business Licence Inspector at 604-796-2235.
Winter Night Lights
On December 13 & 14 the Agassiz Winter Night Lights event will take place along 7011 Pioneer Ave. During the event you can enjoy food trucks, mini train rides, and other fun activities. For more information on the event visit the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DOKCRCC
Local District Businesses can register to participate in the Light up the District of Kent contest. To participate decorate your business for the season, decorations should be up by December 1, and remain in place for the judges until January 2. The winner will receive a $100 prepaid Visa card generously donated by Tourism Harrison River Valley. Please register your business by December 13. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhrSKgHzm7Sjvi5AAhZflfhOmC_GnjwGlxD5c0pp64sfbItw/viewform
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