Agassiz-Harrison Observer

2 days ago | agassizharrisonobserver.com | Adam Louis

The weather's getting warmer and Canada Day will be here before you know it. During a rather brief District of Kent Council meeting, district officials unanimously approved the groundwork for Kent's Canada Day celebration. According to a report from manager of recreation, culture and projects Skylar Gormley, this year's Canada Day theme is Prehistoric Party.

3 days ago | agassizharrisonobserver.com | Adam Louis

High tourism season is at the doorstep of Harrison Hot Springs – and so is the pay parking program that comes with it. Thursday – May 15 – marks the first day of pay parking for 2025 in the village. Much of the beachfront along Esplanade avenue and a portion of its neighbouring main corridor, Lillooet Avenue as well as a number of connecting side streets, will be pay to park as of late this week. This year's parking fee structure has not changed since last year.

4 days ago | agassizharrisonobserver.com | Adam Louis

The local MLA paid tribute to a District of Kent hero during a recent legislative session in Victoria. During the May 5 session of the Legislative Assembly, Fraser-Nicola MLA Tony Luck recognized the achievements of the late manager of Kent-Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR), Neil Brewer. Brewer is the inaugural recipient of the Freedom of the District of Kent Award, the highest civilian honour bestowed by the Kent government. Brewer passed away in March, just weeks after receiving the honour.

5 days ago | agassizharrisonobserver.com | Adam Louis

Harrison Hot Springs officials announced that the village received $40,000 from the provincial Community Emergency Preparedness Fund through the Emergency Support Services Equipment and Training Stream. The grant will fund a number of emergency preparedness initiatives, including first aid training for Emergency Support Services, improvements to the village's reception centre and technology upgrades.

6 days ago | agassizharrisonobserver.com | Adam Louis

A group of friends takes advantage of a lovely day, getting in a round of pickleball in Harrison Hot Springs. Pikcleball reportedly originated from the Pacific Northwest – specifically Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joel Prichard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum founded the paddle sport in 1965, and it has since gained popularity across the states and in Canada.