District of Kent
7170 Cheam Avenue V0M 1A0 Agassiz, BC, Canada

Working smoke alarms save lives!

Follow these safety tips this Halloween. To learn more, visit: http://www.bccdc.ca//2020/treat-yo-self-to-a-safe-halloween

Pre-registration is required and space is limited so sign up when the link goes live Friday night! https://chilliwackflushot.myhealthinfo.ca

Yesterdays storm brought down a lot of leaves and debris. You can help minimize flooding and drainage problems by cleaning the catch basins in front of your home. If you notice large amounts of pooling water, contact Municipal Hall at 604-796-2235 or [email protected].

For more safety tips, visit: http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/

The countdown to #WasteReductionWeek is on less than 1 week to go! Waste Reduction Week in Canada

Have you seen the little libraries around town? The Friends of the Library society is looking for a couple of volunteers in the Pioneer Park area to keep an e...ye on our popular book box. They just need a someone or two who would be willing check it a few times a week to tidy it up if it gets muddled, and let us know if it needs a restock. If you are interested in helping out, please email [email protected]. Thanks! Photo: Adam Lewis - Observer

https://www.kentbc.ca/Bylaws

Save the dates! October 19 - 25 is Waste Reduction Week #wastereductionweek

We continue to see a rapid and concerning increase in positive cases of COVID-19 in our communities. Even small gatherings are risky right now. Please minimize risk for yourself and those we care for. We can flatten the curve, together. Learn more: http://ow.ly/ve9T50C5oLt

Dog waste bags have become a hot topic in the District of Kent. #BringYourOwnDogBag

Online booking is available for all Fraser Health COVID-19 test collection centres. Book a COVID-19 testing appointment by filling out an online booking form. Learn more: http://ow.ly/r7Jf50BOO8f

Highlights from last night's Council Meeting are now on our website. https://www.kentbc.ca/en/index.aspx

Parking Lot improvements in effect from October 27th to October 29th. Limited parking at Breakwater Beach.

For more information contact the Engineering Department at 604-796-2235 or [email protected]

Keep lookin’ at what you’re cookin’! Carefully monitor food that’s simmering, baking, or roasting. Set a timer to promptly remove it from the oven or stove. Learn more about cooking safety during this year’s #FirePreventionWeek campaign, Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! https://www.nfpa.org/fpw

Keep little ones safe when you’re cooking! Create a kid-free zone of at least 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove and areas where hot food or drinks are being prepared or carried. #FirePreventionWeek https://www.nfpa.org/fpw

Life is hectic, turning many of us into great multi-taskers. But don’t let your great multi-tasking skills distract you in the kitchen! Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of home cooking fires: Stay focused and keep a close eye on what you’re cooking! #FirePreventionWeek https://www.nfpa.org/fpw

Sgt. Mike Sargent (Right) is joined with Darlene Wahlstrom, Agassiz Victim Services Coordinator (Centre) and Cpl. Carl Wellwood (Left) of the Agassiz RCMP Detachment. The Agassiz RCMP Detachment and Municipal Hall will shine purple to take a stand against domestic violence. The Campaign is to raise awareness of domestic violence in our community and its affects upon children and families. For more information contact the Agassiz RCMP Detachment at 604-796-2211 or www.purplelightnights.org BC RCMP