Mark your calendars for Oct 21! Starting at 11:00 am we’ll be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the refreshed Evergreen Park Playground!
📍 Location: 1700 Evergreen Drive
Bring your family by to help us celebrate this exciting upgrade in our community!
Else Road is scheduled for culvert replacement construction beginning tomorrow, October 20, there will be a full road closure (with access for local traffic only) from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Single lane alternating traffic will begin on October 21 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Signage will be in place to direct travellers, please expect delays and obey all signs and flagging personnel. A detour is available by taking Ashton Rd.
For questions regarding this project contact Jonathan Mothus, Director of Public Works, at 604-796-2235 or [email protected]
Flags at District facilities are lowered to half-mast in honour of the tragedy that occurred at the Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright on Oct 17. Flags will remain half-mast until further notice in remembrance of the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who lost their lives.
DISTRICT OF KENT PRELIMINARY ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN!
To view the 2026 preliminary results please visit our website at kentbc.ca/election. Official results will be posted by Oct 21, 2026, once they are confirmed by the Chief Election Officer.
📣 Press Release – A ribbon cutting ceremony for the updated Evergreen Park is scheduled for Wednesday October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 1700 Evergreen Drive. Read the full press release on our website: kentbc.ca/news/posts/press-r…
Mayor Pranger proclaimed October 2026 as “Foster Family Month” in the District of Kent. This declaration is the 36th Foster Family Month in British Columbia, a time to celebrate caregivers.
Read the full Proclamation on our website at: kentbc.ca/news/posts/proclam…
🍂 Community News – To stay informed about local news, tips, activities, and events visit our website at: kentbc.ca/news/posts/communi…
Highlights from the October 14, 2026 Council Meeting are now on our website: kentbc.ca/news/posts/october…
Your last chance to have a say in our local Municipal election is Sat Oct 17. Taking place in Agassiz Agricultural Hall (6800 Pioneer Ave) from 8 am – 8 pm. Voting for School District 78, Agassiz-Harrison Trustees for District of Kent electors, will also take place on this day.
Provincial services affect BC and include: Education, health care, housing, public transit, highways including bridges, social services.
Federal services affect all of Canada and include: Citizenship, pension, banking, national defense, postal services.
These are not comprehensive lists, and to learn more about what each level of government in Canada provides we recommend residents visit the government of Canada website at: canada.ca/en/immigration-ref…
Mayor Pranger has declared October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day in the District of Kent. In addition, today Municipal Hall will be illuminated in pink and blue to help raise awareness. Read the full Proclamation on our website at: kentbc.ca/news/posts/proclam…
Mayor Pranger proclaimed Oct 10, 2026, as “National Dental Care Day” in the District of Kent. The National Dental Care Day Foundation is a Canadian initiative dedicated to improving access to oral healthcare.
Read the full Proclamation on our website at: kentbc.ca/news/posts/proclam…
This Day mobilizes volunteer dental professionals, students, clinics, educators, and community partners across Canada to provide free essential dental care to underserved individuals and families - without cost, barriers, or judgment.
To learn more visit nationaldentalcareday.ca.
