British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 4th Session (2023) Statements, 25 Apr 2023

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From YouTube: APRIL 25 2023 Statements Kelli Paddon

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament

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Thank you, honorable speaker. If you have been lucky enough to spend some time in Chilliwack, Kent I hope that you've had the opportunity to visit the Kent area, which includes the small But Mighty Agassi at the foot of the beautiful Mount Shem Kent also includes the small But Mighty mayor Sylvia pringer, this past Saturday mayor panger, laced up her running shoes, actually a couple of pairs and set out on a 26 kilometer Trek from Agassi to Chilliwack.

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More specifically, the mayor left the District of Kent Municipal Hall and walked to the closest indoor pool facility at the Landing Leisure Center in Chilliwack. Why? Well this walk and the distance covered was to demonstrate the need for an all-season pool in Agassi and a fundraise so that there is accessibility and inclusivity for all in order to make the pool a reality. The District of Kent has a goal to fundraise one million dollars to be added to provincial and federal grants.

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Last year our government committed 9.5 million dollars to the project, But Rising costs and inflation means a little more support is needed, and so the community is fundraising. Mayor pranger began the walk with Chief Andrew Victor of Shem First Nation and was met at the End by a city of chilak, Mayor, Ken Popov with so many supporters, Walkers businesses and volunteers all along the way when I spoke with mayor pranger yesterday to see how her spirits and her feet were feeling she shared that she is so thankful to the community in the province.

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She said she feels wonderful and was so grateful for the strength, the good weather and all the encouragement along the way. Honorable speaker, the project is more than just a pool. It is to be a regional center operated by the District of Kent serving all partnering communities equitably.

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Its name is letsamat regional Aquatic Center, the Hulk mailum word for let's Mott stands for one heart one mind and the district will be incorporating this concept into the plans in the spirit of embracing all neighboring communities communities, including fvrd Harrison, Hot, Springs, seabird, Island, Shem, First, Nation, staleless, First, Nation and scoutlets First Nation, mayor pranger's, walk raised an estimated estimated thirty thousand dollar dollars towards this exciting project, but there's still more to raise. So, if you're interested in learning more check out www.kentbc.ca, thank you.