August 18, 2025 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on August 18, 2025

Mayor's Report

On July 23, Mayor Pranger and Councillor Post, Councillor Schwitchtenberg, Councillor Spaeti, and CAO Wallace Mah attended a tour of the construction site for the Lets'emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Councillor Post noted the construction of the project is moving along nicely.

(From left to right: Wallace Mah, Councillor Kerstin Schwichtenberg, Councillor Susan Spaeti, Councillor Duane Post, Mayor Sylvia Pranger)

To see all the latest construction photos visit our website gallery at: www.kentbc.ca/lrrac-gallery and help us fill the pool by contributing to the Aquatic Centre by visiting www.kentbc.ca/FillThePool, every donation makes a difference! Plus, tax receipts are available for donations of $25.00 or more.

Council's Report

Councillor Spaeti highlighted the free FireSmart home assessment program that the Agassiz Fire Department provides to District of Kent residents. Getting FireSmart can help improve your property's resilience during wildfire season. To book your free FireSmart home assessment within the District of Kent, please reach out to FireSmart@kentbc.ca or phone 604-491-9042 and for FireSmart tips visit: www.firesmartbc.ca/prepare

Councillor Post thanked staff for the earlier window of the Rural Road paving project on Cameron Road south of Highway 7, beginning August 14 and lasting four weeks. Single lane traffic will be in place from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (and including some Saturdays).

Construction will begin on Bridge Road in early September. Please expect delays and obey all signs and flagging personnel during the completion of this project.

Agassiz RCMP - Delegation

Two months ago, Superintendent Darren Pankratz was appointed as the Officer-in-Charge of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment. This was his first opportunity to come before Mayor and Council in his new role. The purpose of the delegation was to acknowledge the outgoing commander of the Agassiz Community Police Office (CPO) and to introduce the incoming commander.

Superintendent Pankratz presented Staff Seargeant (S/Sgt.) Mike Sargent with a Certificate of Appreciation for his dedicated service at the Agassiz CPO, which he joined in 2015. Then in 2024, S/Sgt. Sargent (who was a Seargeant at the time) was promoted to S/Sgt. of the Hope CPO. Currently, S/Sgt. Sargent is also the Acting Inspector of Management and Admin Services for Kent, Hope and Boston Bar. Superintendent Pankratz introduced S/Sgt. Darryl Peppler, from Grand Forks, as the new commander of the Agassiz CPO.

Mayor Pranger thanked S/Sgt. Sargent for all his contributions to the District, and looks forward to working with S/Sgt. Peppler.

Superintendent Darren Pankratz (left) and S/Sgt Mike Sargent (right)

2025 Terry Fox Run

The annual Agassiz-Harrison Terry Fox run will be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs at the Beach Plaza. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM with the run beginning at 10:00 AM, to pre-register or donate please visit https://run.terryfox.ca/93069, t-shirts can be ordered online during pre registration with all sales funds going towards the local fundraising total.

Runners have the option of a 1K or 5K route, the 1K route will loop once around the Harrison Lagoon, while the 5K will loop twice around the Harrison Lagoon and then continue to the Harrison Hot Springs Source. The run is dog friendly, with a leash required, and will be entirely off road and traffic free for participant safety. To learn more about this event visit the Agassiz Harrison Terry Fox Run Facebook page.

Literacy is Life Proclamation

Mayor Pranger proclaimed September as Literacy Month in the District of Kent. Agassiz-Harrison Community Services with the support of the Agassiz Branch of the Fraser Valley Regional Library, are campaigning to raise awareness of the importance of literacy for all British Columbians. This province-wide campaign, held each September, has three goals: to raise awareness of the importance of literacy for all British Columbians, to raise awareness about community-based resources, and to raise funds to support community-based literacy programs, initiatives, and organizations.

For more information about youth and adult literacy programs, contact Agassiz-Harrison Community Services at literacy@agassizcs.ca.

End of Summer Splash

On August 29 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM there will be an End of Summer Splash at the Ferny Coombe Pool (6820 Pioneer Ave). This will include a dunk tank, BBQ, pool games and more! Admission and activities by donation, the event will be cash only. Learn more by visiting the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre Facebook Page.

2025 Agassiz Fall Fair & Corn Festival

Mayor Pranger, or her designate will attend the opening ceremonies for the Agassiz Fall Fair & Corn Festival on Saturday September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Agassiz Fairgrounds. The annual parade will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am.

To learn more about this event, or to register for the parade, please visit: https://www.agassizfallfair.com/parade-registration

Harrison Highlands Multi-Use Game Area

Council approved AMR Systems Multi-Use Game Area submission to supply, design, and install the Multi-Use Game Area in the Harrison Highlands Park. An open house was held on October 21, 2023 where residents provided feedback on amenities they would like to see added to the park. Based on this feedback, District staff developed a three-phased plan, with phase one including the addition of a nature inspired playground.

AMR Systems Multi-Use Game Area Mockup: