February 23, 2026 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on February 23, 2026

Mayor's Report

Mayor Pranger took a moment to express the District's sincere condolences to the Community of Tumbler Ridge.

"On behalf of the Community and Council of the District of Kent, we pray the pain of loss will eventually lessen, and that you will find strength in each other."

Council's Report

Councillor Spaeti highlighted the upcoming Business and Brews event which will be held on March 12 – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Old Settler Pub (222 Cedar Ave). The Agassiz Harrison Chamber of Commerce event will help fellow business owners, professionals, and chamber members mingle in a relaxed pub setting. Registration is required, and tickets are free for chamber members, and $27 for non-members.

Learn more and register online at: business.harrison.ca/chamber-events

Councillor Schwichtenberg noted that the Agassiz Harrison Museum (7011 Pioneer Ave) received 10,000 visitors in 2025, additionally selling $6,000 worth of jam products (a favourite across the region), and raising $26,000 in donations which went towards renovating the existing bathrooms and painting the interior of the building. The museum was also lucky to receive 6,000 hours of volunteer time in 2025, the equivalent of over $100,000 of minimum wage work.

To find more information regarding hours of operation and available exhibits visit: www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org/

On February 12, 2026, several Councillors attended the Feedback Forum at Agassiz Elementary Secondary School for the 2025/26 Strategic Plan for Fraser Cascade School District 78. Two more sessions are being offered: March 12, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the Spirit of Hope Secondary School (444 Stuart St, Hope) and April 27, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Boston Bar Elementary-Secondary School (47632 Old Boston Bar Rd, Boston Bar). Those unable to attend in person, can provide feedback online at: sd78.bc.ca/board/strategic-plan

RCMP 15^th Annual "Recognizing Excellence" Awards Ceremony

A designate for Mayor Pranger will attend the April 15, Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Officer In Charge "Recognizing Excellence" Awards Ceremony. This ceremony will recognize a number of RCMP Officers and individuals who have provided excellent service to the communities of the Upper Fraser Valley during the year of 2025.

Dogs in the District

Mayor and Council received the 4^th Quarter Cleanup Summary from the Friends of the Dike. Of note, the volunteers removed 29 pieces of garbage from the parking lot areas, as well as 18 dog feces and observed three dogs off leash. The District would like to remind users of the dikes that dogs must be on leash, to properly dispose of dog excrement and to utilize the many garbage cans. Keeping our public spaces clean and dogs on leash allows everyone to enjoy the area.

 

There are two dog parks in the District where dogs can safely be off leash. The small dog park is at 7666 Morrow Road, and the large dog park is along Pixley Lane.    

To report an animal control issue please call 1-844-495-CARE or email animalcontrol@fvrd.ca.