September 9, 2024 - Council Highlights

From the meeting held on September 9, 2024

Mayor's Report

August 30, 2024 the St. Anthony's Thrift Store held another fundraiser BBQ and thrift store sale in which $3,000 was raised for the Lets'emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre. Mayor Pranger extended her heartfelt thanks to St. Anthony's for being such good corporate community citizens.

Council's Report

Councillor Spaeti highlighted the Ferny Combe Pool's final event End of Summer Splash, which saw over 200 attendees and raised over $800 in donations for the Lets'emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre. The event was a huge success with games, snacks, and even a dunk tank.

The Ferny Coombe Pool 2024 season saw swim lessons once again at capacity in lesson attendings. We look forward to extended lesson offerings when the Lets'emot Regional Recreation & Aquatic Centre is completed. Find out more about the upcoming facility at www.kentbc.ca/LRRAC

Councillor Post mentioned that the Agassiz Community Gardens had 50 plots this year and all 50 plots were filled, this will be a full harvest season with excess vegetables going to Agassiz Harrison Community Services. For more information visit: https://www.kentbc.ca/en/living-here/community-gardens.aspx

United Way B.C. Day Proclamation

Mayor Pranger proclaimed September 12, 2024, as United Way B.C. Day in the District of Kent. United Way British Columbia is a leader in the non-profit sector, supporting the development of healthy, caring and inclusive communities across the province.

United Way B.C. Day is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of uniting in action in the District of Kent, and to recognize the United Way British Columbia's ongoing commitment to offering essential supports and services to District residents. Learn more at https://uwbc.ca/united-way-bc-day/

World Pneumonia Day Proclamation

November 12, 2024 is declared World Pneumonia Day in the District of Kent, in support of the fight against pneumonia. Pneumonia is the world's largest infectious killer, having claimed 2.5 million lives in 2019. On November 12, 2024, Municipal Hall will be illuminated in blue to show our support for those living with Pneumonia.

If you would like to learn more, please visit: https://stoppneumonia.org/about-us/every-breath-counts-members/

Harrison Highlands Open Burning Restrictions

Council directed staff to amend Bylaw 1448 Fire Prevention and Regulation to prohibit all open burning within the Harrison Highlands development. If the amendment is adopted, effective January 1, 2025, only natural gas, propane, or charcoal briquette fires would be permitted. With the densification of phase 3 near completion at Harrison Highlands, it presents a higher risk should a fire occur and may spread from property to property. Consultant BA Blackwell & Associates produced the Community Wildfire Protection Plan in 2018, listing the Mount Woodside corridor as one of three high fire hazards in the District.

Winter Night Lights 2024

Mark your calendars! The fifth Annual Winter Night Light event is back this year with a new holiday decorating contest for businesses, hosted by Tourism Harrison River Valley. This event will include children's activities, informational booths, food trucks, visits with Santa, and the mini-passenger train.

Follow https://www.kentbc.ca/modules/news/en for more information on this and other special events, such as the upcoming Fall Fair!