District of Kent officials released a few more details concerning the upcoming celebration to thank the community members for doing their part to keep each other safe from COVID-19.
District officials are now calling the celebration “Let’s Connect Kent,” and it will take place on Saturday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Pioneer Park in Agassiz.
During the March 14 meeting of the district council, councillors unanimously agreed on a celebration of appreciation for the community safety efforts. About 85 per cent of adults aged 18 and older in Agassiz-Harrison have received at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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In other council business:
– Representatives from the District of Kent, including Mayor Sylvia Pranger, and members of the Les’emot COmmunity to Community Forum met with B.C. Premier John Horgan in-person to discuss the impacts of last year’s atmospheric river disaster and potential improvements in response to other natural disasters.
– Council thanked CAO Wallace Mah and district staff, who put together a report highlighting this past year’s accomplishments. Coun. Susan Spaeti highlighted $3 million received in grants to fund multiple projects, including the Agassiz Slough Floodbox replacement, Victim Services Grant and Kent Flood Risk and Mitigation Plan. These highlights will be included in the upcoming 2021 annual report, set to release in June.
– Coun. Duane Post congratulated former district director of engineering Mick Thiessen on his retirement.
– Council approved a request from the Agassiz-Harrison Lions Club to close Pioneer Avenue for one day for the club’s annual car show. This year’s event is scheduled for July 24.
The next regular District of Kent Council meeting is scheduled for March. 14 at 7 p.m. at Municipal Hall. Online attendance is also available via Microsoft Teams; those interested can register through kentbc.ca.
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