December 8, 2025 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on December 8, 2025

Mayor's Report

Mayor Pranger, Councillor Spaeti, and Councillor Post volunteered with the Agassiz Harrison Blue Kettle campaign, helping to raise money for the Agassiz Harrison Foodbank. Councillor Post also noted during his volunteer time he appreciated the sharp eyes of Public Works staff who took the time to pick up small pieces of litter in addition to their regular waste pick up.

On December 2, Mayor Pranger attended the sold-out Agassiz Harrison Museum Dickens Christmas Tea event, which she noted was a pleasure to attend thanks to the hardworking volunteers.

Council's Report

Councillor Spaeti highlighted that if any residents are still looking for stocking stuffers, the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre have socks that are sure to make a splash! Buy a pair of themed socks and all proceeds go to support the Lets'emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre. Socks can be purchased for $15 at the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre, 6660 Pioneer Avenue.  

Councillor Post noted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, the 56th Annual Carol Festival will be held at the Agassiz Agricultural Hall (6800 Pioneer Avenue). Free-will donations will be accepted for Agassiz-Harrison Community Services.

Councillor Schwichtenberg attended the November 29, Community Seeding event along the Agassiz Slough. This event was attended by ten volunteers who planted on behalf of Holberg Farms.

Friends of the Dike – Delegation

Laurens van Vliet, local resident and representative of the Friends of the Dike, presented Council with information on a proposed expansion of the dike trails as part of a three phased plan. In 2021 phase one was approved by Council, and saw select sections of the Agassiz dike opened for non-motorized recreation. Proposed phase two and three would expand available sections of the Dike for non-motorized recreation and open an additional 7.5km of continuous trail.

Upcoming Community Events:

• Tickets for the 5th annual Agassiz Harrison Museum Beef Raffle are available from Councillor Schwichtenberg or from the Agassiz Harrison Museum at 7011 Pioneer Avenue. Tickets are available until the draw date of December 13, 2025. Learn more by visiting: https://www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org/event-details-registration/5th-annual-beef-raffle

• Winter Night Lights: December 12 (4:30 PM – 8:30 PM) and 13 (2:30 PM – 7:30 PM) – Winter Night Lights is back for the sixth year! During the event you can enjoy food trucks, mini train rides, and other fun activities along Pioneer Avenue. For the full schedule of events be sure to follow the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre on Facebook!

• CPKC Holiday Train: December 19 (Pre-Show: 4:30 PM) (Train: 5:45 PM) – The CPKC Holiday Train will include live music (The Barenaked Ladies!), food trucks, a concession hosted by the Agricultural Association, and children's activities! At each stop the Holiday Train makes CPKC donates to the local foodbank, and they encourage all attendees to help raise money, food, and awareness to support local Foodbanks. Please be aware of anticipated high levels of traffic, and difficulty finding parking. Those planning to drive to the event may need to find alternate parking along Pioneer Avenue or side streets, and to walk to the event.