October 27, 2025 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on October 27, 2025

Mayor's Report

Mayor Pranger was presented with the first poppy from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #32 on October 23, 2025. If you would like to learn more about the 2025 Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign, you can find information and "Poppy Stories" on their website: https://www.legion.ca/remembrance/the-poppy-campaign

October 23, 2025 – Royal Canadian Legion members Carol Breland (left, Branch #32 2^nd Vice President) and Frank Stover (right, Branch #32 President) present the 2025 First Poppy to Mayor Sylvia Pranger.

Council's Report

On October 21, 2025, Councillor Post attended the Community Futures North Fraser meeting where the District's request for financial support of Winter Night Lights was approved.

Councillors Schwichtenberg and Spaeti, along with Mayor Pranger and senior staff, attended the first of three Emergency Management – Cultural Capacity training sessions hosted by Sq'éwqel.

At the October 21, 2025 Agassiz Harrison Healthy Communities meeting, Councillor Spaeti reported that Dr. Bernard Klop, District Counsellor at Fraser Cascade School District 78 presented some concerning data on middle years youth, which resulted in the creation of a Youth Inclusion subcommittee that includes a District staff representative. The subcommittee focus is on promoting youth inclusion in the community through events, recreation programming, activities, and opportunities.

Councillor Watchorn presented Mayor Pranger with a plaque of appreciation from the Agassiz Speedway. As the Council liaison appointed to the Agassiz Speedway, Councillor Watchorn attended the 2025 Awards Banquet where he shared a wonderful meal and learned more about the many different types of cars that race, as well as the wide range of communities where drivers originate from. The Agassiz Speedway's Annual General Meeting will be coming up in two weeks.

Remembrance Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying

Mayor Pranger will be placing a wreath at the Cenotaph on November 11, 2025. There will be a Parade leaving the Agassiz Legion Hall at 10:45 AM, the Parade will make its way to the Cenotaph for the ceremony which will begin at 11:00 AM.

To stay up to date on Agassiz Legion events be sure to join their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/228938057770045/

Community Recreation and Cultural Centre – Hours

Mayor and Council have approved extending summer hours for the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre (CRCC). Due to an increase of CRCC users and high attendance the CRCC will have a consistent closing time of 9:00 PM.

To see what programs are available at the CRCC this fall view our Leisure Guide at: https://www.kentbc.ca/guide/

Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month - Proclamation

Mayor Pranger has declared December as "Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month" in the District of Kent. As the District is an interfaith community, it is important to highlight peace, tolerance and mutual understanding between people of all religions, convictions and beliefs.

The celebration of "Christian Heritage and Interfaith Collaboration Month" calls upon groups of goodwill, people of different faiths and those with no faith to recognize common values and cooperatively enhance interfaith harmony and interreligious dialogue.

Upcoming Community Events:

• October 28 - 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM - Attend the Official Community Plan update open house at the Community Recreation and Cultural Centre (6660 Pioneer Avenue). When you attend the open house or complete the online survey (before October 31) you can be entered into a chance to win some great prizes! To learn more or complete the survey visit our website at www.kentbc.ca/OCPUpdate

• October 31 - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Come down to the Agricultural Hall and join us for our Free Annual Halloween Spooktacular! Community Pumpkin Carving Contest, Games, Boo Bank for Prizes, and Haunted Hot Dogs by the Agassiz Harrison Lions Club. Costumes Encouraged.

• 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

• 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.