November 10, 2025 - Council Highlights

Mayor's Report

Mayor Pranger and Councillor Schwichtenberg attended the October 30 tree planting event at the Hammersley Nature Park. Council previously approved a general structure to allocate provincial funding received under the Local Government Climate Action Plan, of which the Hammersley Nature Park was part of this plan. The initial phase of park development is focused on increasing the tree canopy area.

800 trees were planted during this tree planting event. Thanks to the Fraser Valley Conservancy, District staff, and countless hardworking volunteers. Mayor and Council are excited to see the small forest these trees will grow into in three to five years.

On October 28, 2025, Mayor Pranger was pleased to attend the inaugural Fraser Valley East Inclusive Employer Awards. The Inclusive Employer Awards celebrate local businesses and organizations that go above and beyond to create welcoming, accessible, and empowering workplaces—through hiring, work experience placements, or community advocacy. Two local Agassiz businesses were recognized for their contributions in building diverse, supportive, and accessible work environments: congratulations to Cabin Fever Junction Bakery and Fraser River Lodge!

For more information on inclusion services please see https://inclusionchilliwack.org/.

Council's Report

Councillor Spaeti took a moment to highlight the $26,449.27 raised by the Agassiz Fire Department Charitable Society during their 24^th Annual Golf Classic. The money raised will go directly to local charities.

Nominations for the Teaching Excellence Awards

The Province is seeking nominations of outstanding teachers and educators for the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence. Nominations should be for educators who provide Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and for Early Childhood Education.

Anyone can nominate an educator for the award. To learn more about the Teaching Excellence Awards and how you can nominate an educator, visit: https://www.canada.ca/pm-awards

Upcoming Community Events:

• Tickets for the 5^th annual Agassiz Harrison Museum Beef Raffle are available from Councillor Schwichtenberg or from the Agassiz Harrison Museum at 7011 Pioneer Avenue. Learn more by visiting:

 https://www.agassizharrisonmuseum.org/event-details-registration/5th-annual-beef-raffle

• Agassiz Food Drive: December 2 – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – The annual Agassiz food drive run by the Agassiz Fire Department, Emergency Services Partners, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue, and BC Ambulance Service is back! Firefighters and First Responders will be going door to door seeking your donations to help those in need during this holiday season. Firefighters would appreciate If donations could be left outside at the front door for speedy neighborhood canvassing. Donations can also be dropped off at the Fire Hall located at 7652 Industrial Way.

• 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.