June 26 2023 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on June 26, 2023.

Deputy Mayor’s Update

Deputy Mayor Kerstin Schwichtenberg attended the June 19^th Burger and Brew fundraising event for the Agassiz-Harrison Museum. Mayor Pranger and Councillor Spaeti also attended the sold-out event. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be going towards museum maintenance, including the painting of the main building (just completed) and the painting of the caboose out front.

Thanks, and congratulations to everyone who helped make this their most successful event this year! If you are interested in visiting or volunteering at the museum, please visit their website at: https://agassizharrisonmuseum.org/.

The Deputy Mayor also gave an update on summer programs at the library including the Summer Reading Club which is open to kids, teens, and adults. If you are interested in joining the Fraser Valley Regional Library Summer Reading Club, please visit https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/summer_reading_clubs.php.

Mayor Pranger, Councillors Spaeti and Schwichtenberg, and Fundraising Committee Chair Jean Hicks.
Photo courtesy of the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society

Project AIM

As a result of a presentation by Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon, Ms. Miel Berstein, Ms. Tiffany Francis, and Ms. Elina Kurahashi on menstrual equity, Council approved a motion to refer to staff to report back as to supporting the initiative to offer free menstrual products in District facilities.

Ms. Berstein also provided an update about the status of the organization, saying that they are now non-profit society and are working on becoming a registered charity.

If you or your organization would like to support menstrual equity, please visit either https://www.projectaimcommunity.com/ or https://uwbc.ca/program/period-promise/ for more information on how to get started. If you are looking for support, or know someone in need, please contact Project AIM at projectaimcommunity@gmail.com or 1-604-889-2235.

47^th Annual British Columbia Oldtimers Motocross Club Event

Council approved a request from the British Columbia Oldtimers Motocross Club (BCOT) for a partial closure of Cemetery Road and permission to use of Alm Park for their 47^th Annual BCOT Event from August 4^th to 6^th, 2023. You can find more information about BCOT and their upcoming races at https://www.bcotmotocross.com/.

Classic Car Show

Chef M. Dicks from the Broken Whisk sent an email to Council requesting that Pioneer Avenue be closed for their Annual Car Show and Fundraiser on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Council approved their request, and you can check out the Broken Whisk Facebook page for event details and updates: https://www.facebook.com/BrokenWhiskRestaurantAgassiz.