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2012 May Event
The 2012 Committee will be hosting a Community Clean-up Day & Plant Exchange this upcoming Saturday, May 26, 2012. For more details, please contact the Town Office.
Watering Bylaw
All even numbered houses will water on even numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. only!
All odd numbered houses will water on odd numbered calendar days between 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. only!
Complete bylaw to be posted shortly!
2011 Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Colleen Edwards for being the overall Grand Prize Winner of the 2011 Photo Contest with her "Winter in Herbert" photo entry. This photo will be on display in the Town Office. Check out our Gallery page to see the sub-category winners.
Thank you to Hedi Gossweiler & Marsha Cannon for being our judges for the 2011 Photo Contest!
Prize Challenge
Dr. Kassett has generously offered $200 towards the 2012 Parade Entry Prizes and would like to challenge all the businesses in town to help provide prize money. Contact the Town Office for more information.
"Thank You"s...
• Thank you to the volunteers at the Titanic supper event- Iris Siemens, June Buhr, Shirley Heffley, Shelly Moore, Connie Stevenson, Craig and Marilyn Bayliss, Larry and Rhonda Kolskog, Sheyenne Funk, Brayden Friesen, Alisha Beach; violinists Sierra Francis and Rebecca Treen; Lions member bartenders Mike Francis, Jim Paterson and Bob Macfarlane; Gail Seymour for the brilliant idea to host this event and Fran Schwartz for her vision and her crew for their help.
• Thank you to Doug Robertson and Robertson Implements for his generous donation of discer blades for the new cemetery project.
Attention Pet Owners
Pet Owners are responsible for ensuring that your pets are not running loose. Please do not let your pet damage or defecate on others' properties. Please pick up after your pet and keep our community clean. Fines can be enforced should a pet be identified.
Herbert Landfill Open Hours
The Herbert Landfill will be open starting Friday, April 20, 2012. After that, the landfill will be open on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Herbert 2012 Celebrations
Click here for information and updates on the
100th Anniversary Celebrations taking place
August 3-5, 2012, as well as Class Reunion info., RV Hookups, and
more. Here, you will also find forms for Pre-Registration,
and for the Memorial Wall Family Brick.
2012 Celebration: Pre-Registration
Pre-Registration forms for the 2012 Celebration are available at the Town Office, or click here to view the form online. It is $15 for registration, free for ages 17 & under.
Be a Part of Herbert's 2012 Memorial Wall!
Click here to see details of how you can purchase your own "Family Brick", or purchase one in memory of someone.
Cemetery Grant
The Saskatchewan Cemetery Care and Maintenance Program (SCCMP) is a project focused on the care and maintenance of abandoned and/or neglected cemeteries throughout Saskatchewan. The program is designed to assist individuals, families, landowners, churches, community groups, cemetery committees and service groups to restore, care and maintain a neglected cemetery. If you are interested in applying for this grant for a cemetery outside of Herbert, contact us for an application. Or click here to visit the website directly for more information and applications.
Toilet Replacement Rebates
For anyone purchasing a water efficient toilet anytime between May 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012, may be eligible to receive a $50 rebate from the Town of Herbert. You may also be eligible to receive an additional $50 rebate from Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. Click here for more information about rebate eligibility. Again, this offer expires end of 2012.
House Numbers - Would you be easily located in an Emergency?
Police officers, firefighters, EMR, and other emergency personnel, who respond to 911 calls, say visible house numbers to identify homes can mean the difference between life and death. Protect your family and property by making sure the address on your home is clearly visible from the street!
