October 14 2026 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on October 14, 2026

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Pranger and Council hosted the recent grand opening of the Lets’emò:t Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre (LRRAC) on September 25. Councillor Post noted that despite the weather and delayed start, the event was incredibly rewarding, and it was impressive to see. Thanks to staff’s hard work the facility was not only on budget but also on time. Mayor Pranger expressed her gratitude to everyone who helped prepare for the event, as well as all those who came out to celebrate. 

(Pictured Left to Right: Councillor Post, MP Vis, Mayor-Elect Spaeti, Mayor Pranger, Peter Prevost, Tribal Council Chief McNeil, Kelsey Charlie, Councillor Schwichtenberg, Councillor Watchorn)

On October 3 Mayor Pranger along with Councillors Schwichtenberg, and Spaeti, attended the Kent Harrison Search and Rescue 50th anniversary. Mayor Pranger thanked the team for their years of service, stepping up to tackle increasingly difficult work. She also expressed her delight at seeing multiple generations of family members volunteering as part of the team.

Mayor Pranger took a moment to remind residents that as of 2025, per representative house, taxes in the District of Kent continue to be the lowest in the Fraser Valley. Mayor, Council, and District staff are proud to maintain low taxes while delivering robust services including parks and playgrounds, road paving and maintenance, and providing facilities including the newly opened Lets’emò:t Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre. To find a breakdown of tax rates in all BC Municipalities please visit the Provinces website at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/local-governments/facts-framework/statistics/tax-rates-tax-burden

Council’s Report

Councillor Spaeti thanked the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce for hosting the All-Candidates meetings for the District of Kent and Village of Harrison Hot Springs. She also noted the Harrison-Agassiz Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Harrison Hot Springs Resort, and attendees can register by visiting their website at: https://business.harrison.ca/chamber-events/Details/harrison-agassiz-chamber-of-commerce-annual-general-meeting-2026-agm-1878248?sourceTypeId=Website

Councillors Post and Spaeti visited the grade five and six classes of the Kent Elementary School to speak to the students as part of the student votes program discussing Local Governments and Elections. Students were engaged with questions ranging from the Agassiz-Rosedale Bridge to skateparks and parks and trails.

Foster Family Month Proclamation

Mayor Pranger proclaimed October as Foster Family Month in the District of Kent, she noted that foster families step up to be a very important role in a child’s life. This will be the 36th Foster Family Month in British Columbia, providing an important opportunity to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of family and foster caregivers across our province.

Learn more at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/fostering

Expansion of Kent Resident Program

Mayor and Council unanimously approved expanding the Kent Resident Program to recognize contributions to the LRRAC by commercial businesses through property taxation. The expansion will allow business owners, their employees and family members residing in the same household, regardless of personal residency, access to benefits available in the Kent Resident Program.

For more information contact the Director of Recreation and Culture Jason Blood via email at lrrac@kentbc.ca or by phoning 604-796-8891.

Upcoming Events:

1)    Municipal Election General Voting Day – Saturday, October 17, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (6800 Pioneer Ave)

Your final opportunity to have your say in our local Municipal election is this Saturday, October 17. Taking place in the Agassiz Agricultural Hall (6800 Pioneer Ave) from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Voting for School District 78, Agassiz-Harrison Trustees for District of Kent electors, will also take place on this day at the same location.

2)    CPKC Holiday Train – Saturday, December 19, 5:30 pm

The CPKC Holiday Train includes live music and fun activities while aiming to raise funds and donations for local food banks at each stop the train makes. CPKC encourages all attendees to help raise money, food, and awareness to support local Foodbanks. 

To view the full train schedule and the list of performers visit the CPKC website at: https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain?mibextid=Zxz2cZ