The Harrison Hot Springs Village Council wrapped up the 2022 term with a final council meeting on Monday (Oct. 17).
The agenda for the final meeting of the term, with only one item for the council’s review. Council unanimously approved writing a letter of support for the District of Kent’s grant application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund in order to develop a regional fire training facility at the Agassiz Fire Hall.
Agassiz fire chief Gerald Basten presented on the topic of regional fire training facility during the Oct. 6 Lets’emot Community to Community (C2c) Forum in Sts’ailes. The idea was met with universally positive feedback.
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The regional facility would allow for opportunities for multiple fire departments across the region and help strengthen bonds and teamwork during mutual aid situations.
The new council – John Buckley, Leo Facio, Allan Jackson and Michie Vidal – and mayor-elect Ed Wood will be sworn in on November 7.
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 7) at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall (290 Esplanade Avenue). If you cannot come in person, you may register to attend via Zoom online at harrisonhotsprings.ca.
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