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Disinfecting Deadouts

By Lynae Ovinge and Nicole McCormick

Every year, stacks of dead hives come back to honey farms across Alberta. Workers go through them, scraping frames, boxes, and bottom boards, removing broken frames, replacing old comb, and so on. Most beekeeping operations have this down to an exact science, and I’ve seen some pretty awesome sorting stations.

When you have a big winter kill, are unsure what caused it, and want the option to disinfect comb, how is that done and are there any benefits? Throughout this article we will investigate the current researched and used methods for disinfecting deadouts. It is an important area of knowledge as no beekeeper wants to be consistently re-introducing disease to their bees, but are there any practical solutions available?

Irradiation

Irradiation is the closest thing we have for a “cure-all” for dead outs. The typical irradiation dose (10 kGy) has been demonstrated multiple times to be effective against AFB, Chalkbrood, and Nosema. Whether this rate is completely effective for EFB has not been fully established. Irradiation can reduce viral loads, but typically it needs to be at a higher dose than currently used, and it varies between virus types (Colwell et al 2024). Multiple studies have shown that bees hived onto irradiated comb are healthier than those hived onto controls.

Unfortunately, the obstacles to irradiation are proving to be too much for most Alberta beekeepers. Aside from the high cost of irradiation (currently $12 a box for 10 kGy, plus the costs for other hive components), the equipment must be honey-free, bagged, shipped to Sterigenics in Coquitlam, and beekeepers have recently reported problems with loads being rejected.

Storage

Recently published research by Megan Colwell (2024) shows that regardless of storage temperature, just holding comb for 30 days will decrease viral abundance on the wax. Given many deadouts arise from Varroa (and hence viruses), allowing the viruses to decline naturally on the comb during storage periods is probably useful before re-introducing frames into hives.

MacInnis et al (2020) also showed that storage at various temperatures resulted in decreased Nosema viability on comb.

Ozone

While oxygen is O2, ozone is O3. As such, it can be “made” from oxygen anywhere, and it quickly converts back to oxygen, and does not harm the ozone layer. Several studies on disinfecting comb with ozone were done 10 years ago, but there has been little traction since, largely due to it being dangerous and extremely difficult to work with.

Ozone is effective against chalkbrood, but for AFB it needs to be combined with high humidity and heat to become effective (James 2011). Studies have also shown its effectiveness against Nosema (Zanet et al 2018).

One perk of ozone not covered by other methods is that it lowers the concentration of many common pesticides on comb (James et al 2013). A lot of research has shown that pesticide residues in wax have innumerable colony health implications, so reducing residues would likely result in healthier hives.

Heat

Heat treatment has been shown multiple times to decrease the number of Nosema spores on comb. While heat treatments are relatively easy to access for beekeepers given honey house hot

rooms, they are limited to the melting point of beeswax, and if long periods of heat treatment are necessary, they may result in wax moth outbreaks.

Acetic Acid Fumigation

Fumigation with 80% acetic acid is widely recommended for disinfecting comb, but information on its effectiveness is sparse. Household vinegar is 5% acetic acid, so be aware this is strong stuff!!

Nosema: It is well established that acetic acid fumigation is capable of killing Nosema spores on comb. I think it is highly unlikely fumigation could kill Nosema spores in capped honey.

EFB/Chalkbrood: There are claims that acetic acid comb fumigation is also effective for Chalkbrood and European Foulbrood. We could not find any proof of this published in the last 50 years, therefore I would hesitate to recommend this method until further research is presented.

Comb Replacement

One of the most useful things beekeepers do when they bring deadouts home is replace comb. Replacing comb has tons of benefits, and research has shown bees hived onto fresh comb are healthier. There is a cost to comb replacement that beekeepers have to weigh to decide how frequently they can do this. The details on this will be the subject of a future bee news article!

References

Colwell, M. J., Pernal, S. F., & Currie, R. W. (2024). Treatment of waxborne honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) viruses using time, temperature, and electron-beam irradiation. Journal of Economic Entomology, 117(1), 34-42.

James, R. R. (2011). Potential of ozone as a fumigant to control pests in honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) hives. Journal of Economic Entomology, 104(2), 353-359.

James, R., Ellis, J., & Duehl, A. (2013). The potential for using ozone to decrease pesticide residues in honey bee comb. Agricultural Science, 1(1), 1-16.

MacInnis, C. I., Keddie, B. A., & Pernal, S. F. (2020). Nosema ceranae (Microspora: Nosematidae): a sweet surprise? Investigating the viability and infectivity of N. ceranae spores maintained in honey and on beeswax. Journal of Economic Entomology, 113(5), 2069-2078.

Zanet, S., Battisti, E., Alciati, R., Trisciuoglio, A., Cauda, C., & Ferroglio, E. (2019). Nosema ceranae contamination in bee keeping material: the use of ozone as disinfection method. Journal of Apicultural Research, 58(1), 62-66.

Obstacles to comb disinfection

When we set out to write this article, I thought there would be some practical recommendations I could give beekeepers just in time for deadout season. I’ve now realized the available tools are limited for a few reasons:

Honey - Whether a deadout arrives at the farm with lots of honey really depends on the cause of colony death and the season it died in. I’m sure we’ve all seen both extremes, but most deadouts have some honey, and any bacteria or spores in honey is protected from exposure to fumigants by the honey and the wax capping. Courtney MacInnis (2020) found that honey protects Nosema spores from temperature treatments, and honey cannot go through an irradiation line. Essentially, any comb containing honey cannot be fully disinfected without removal of the honey.

Bees are a disease reservoir - Unless you’re looking at a 100% winter loss, you have remaining bees that you will use to make up your numbers, possibly in conjunction with packages. Those bees will be a reservoir of disease and will re-transmit some diseases easier than comb will!

Cost of inputs - beekeepers have to choose where to make cuts, and are usually pressed for time, particularly in years like this. The methods I’ve gone over typically do provide a bit of protection against disease, but is that benefit worth the price of labor and materials?

An Interesting Mathematical Question….

I was interested in the situation where if we did have a smoking gun for deadouts, how many years would it take for all the hives to eventually get back to the farm as deadouts?

Assuming winterkill is random and that it is fixed at 20% a year (lovely assumptions), it would take an average 43 years for every hive in a 1000 hive operation to make it back to the farm as a deadout.

I was surprised by 43 years – maybe some beekeepers are not! If you’re wondering how I came up with this number, it was much more complicated than I thought and involved a Ph.D. student, her boyfriend, Chat GPT, rephrasing the question for coupons, and the programming language Python.

BEE A BOSS: HOW TO BANISH SMALL HIVE BEETLES FROM YOUR HIVES

By Rusty Burlow, Honey Bee Suite

https://www.honeybeesuite.com/how-to-banish-small-hive-beetles-from-your-hives/

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Bands of beetles nudging north

Prevent small hive beetle infestations and safeguard your bee colonies and honey harvest.

Learn how to protect your apiary in this informative guide.

• Hive beetles exploit the weak and ambush the strong

• The landscape of sun and shade

• Pupation: the weak link in the beetle life cycle

• Soil turned assassin

• Roundworms to the rescue

• Commercial insecticides

• If you can’t treat it, bury it

• In-hive mechanical controls

• The bees’ red-light district

• When the red lids disappeared

• Beetles cause a sea change in hive management

• You must keep up with the pests

• Back in Georgia

• References

Small hive beetle adult.

Photo by Jesse Rorabaugh/ iNaturalist

Charlene, a beekeeper in Georgia, described the nightmare she discovered in her only hive. After a summer trip to Nashville, she returned to find foulsmelling honey reminiscent of acetone pooling on the varroa drawer. From there it had sluiced off the edges in viscous globs that rolled in the dirt and settled atop the soil like cocoa-dusted bonbons. Inside the hive, honey frames, slimy and smelly, glinted white with larvae slithering into piles that mounded and flattened like waves on a beach.

Although Charlene purchased used equipment, she had cleaned and scorched every piece to prevent foulbrood. Still, the boxes and frames contained cracks and crevices common in older equipment. In addition, her county was a hotbed of small hive beetles (SHB) and her hive occupied a shady sanctum beneath two leafy peach trees. She thought the site was heavenly, and so did the beetles.

Bands of beetles nudging north

For a while, the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), an accidental import from sub-Saharan Africa, stayed in the southern states. But as warming trends spread, so did the fortunes of this honey bee pest. A 2019 paper in the journal Global Change Biology1 warned, “Future scenarios of global warming project a vehement increase in climatic suitability for SHB and corresponding potential for invasion, especially in the temperate regions of the Northern hemisphere.” Not pleasant news for beekeepers.

A combination of soil temperature and soil moisture regulates the spread of hive beetles. That’s because, after 13 days of munching on your honeycombs, the larvae leave the hive in great gallivanting groups to pupate in the soil. During this “wandering phase,” the larvae spill over the hive entrance like lemmings and drop onto the soil to search for the perfect spot to mature into adults.

Although the larvae can travel remarkable distances, suitable soil close to the hive is safest because extensive travel for soft, worm-like creatures is always risky. Toasty yet moist soil, not too compact, is the perfect place to dig.

Soil moisture is critical to pupation because it prevents desiccation of the soft-bodied life forms.2 And because warmer soil can shorten the pupation period from about 33 days to roughly 15, beetle populations in steamy soil can expand quickly. As climate fluctuations bring both warmer and wetter summers to many areas, small hive beetles are moving to fresh territory. So what can you do to protect your hives?

Hive beetles exploit the weak and ambush the strong

Beekeepers often compare hive beetles to wax moths because they appear to take advantage of weak colonies with compromised defenses. But others say the beetles can overwhelm even a populous, vivacious colony unless the beekeeper controls their populations. If you plan to establish

an apiary in beetle territory, it pays to evaluate your soil type and hive placement.

Other than maintaining strong colonies, beekeepers recommend a suite of control measures, including chemical, mechanical, and biological protocols. In addition, sunlight passed through red acrylic has provided intriguing results in limited tests. Like many other colony threats, including varroa, a program of integrated pest management featuring multiple control measures is most likely to succeed in the long run.

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I sometimes hear beekeepers express their indifference to minor infestations: “I don’t worry about small hive beetles because I don’t have many and my bees keep them corralled and helpless.” That sounds nice, but as tame and contained as those beetles may appear, life is bubbling within their shiny brownish-black bodies. Eggs form, spermatocytes divide, and future generations bide their time in the protected warmth of the hive. Ignore them at your own risk.

Small hive beetle larva: You can tell small hive beetle larvae from wax both larvae by the rows of short spines along the length of the body. In addition, hive beetles do not leave webbing like wax worms do. U.S. Geological Survey

The landscape of sun and shade

We know that bright sunlight repels adult beetles, so they choose shaded hives instead. Their preference for shade may relate to reproduction because a beetle’s offspring has a better chance of survival in moist soil, something more common in shady areas.

However, beekeepers report that all-day sun is unnecessary for reasonable beetle control. A few hours of shade is okay as long as the hives receive enough direct sun to keep the surrounding soil dry. As a beekeeper, you must heed the health of your colonies even as you fight the beetles, so never keep your colonies so hot that honeycombs melt and bees flee the heat. As with other pests and predators, try to find their weak spots and attack them when they are most vulnerable.

Pupation: the weak link in the beetle life cycle

So far, the wandering stage of beetle life has been the primary window for control measures. Because the beetles travel away from the colony for pupation, they are vulnerable to beekeeper intervention.

Beekeepers have treated the soil below their hives with pesticides, spread beetle-eating nematodes, and even paved the ground with concrete or covered it with crushed rock to discourage the beetles. Let’s look at some methods for turning their pupation grounds into the enemy.

Soil turned assassin

We can make the soil beneath a hive hostile in several ways. For example, some beekeepers incorporate salt or diatomaceous earth into the ground. Salt will kill the larval and pupal stages of beetles by desiccation, rapidly drawing moisture from their bodies. Salt will also kill most plants, so if you have something you’re trying to nurture, salt may not be your best choice.

Diatomaceous earth sprinkled under a hive will also kill most small creatures that live there. Made of the fossilized skeletons of little sea creatures called diatoms, the tiny fossils are razor sharp and cut into the larvae as they wiggle through the soil, resulting in death by a thousand cuts. Diatomaceous earth is inexpensive, readily available, and works well, but don’t sprinkle it around anything valuable, such as ground-nesting bees.

Roundworms to the rescue

Entomopathogenic (causing disease to insects) nematodes are another popular below-the-hive treatment for small hive beetles. These tiny roundworms infect wandering beetles in their larval or pupal stages by simply crawling through a natural opening, such as the mouth, anus, or respiratory spiracles. Two main genera of nematodes are popular for combating small hive beetles, Heterorhabditis and Steinernema. These

two groups have different methods of “hunting” for small hive beetles, so sometimes one works better than another, depending on soil conditions. The two most commonly used species of Heterorhabditis crawl through the soil and search for their prey, while the two common species of Steinernema stay in one place, lying in wait to ambush their target.3

In all cases, once the nematodes enter the beetle’s body, they release a symbiotic bacterium from their body cavities into the body cavities of the hive beetles. Although harmless to the nematodes, these bacteria wreak havoc on the small hive beetles, releasing a toxin that kills them in 24 to 48 hours. Each species of nematode harbors a unique species of bacteria, so the rate and mode of killing varies with each symbiotic pair. The best soil for nematodes is sand or moist, loose loam in full or partial shade. Simply mix the worms with water and apply them to the soil with a watering can or sprayer. It’s best to wait until after sundown so the soft-bodied creatures can dig below the surface before they dehydrate. Applying the worms just before a gentle rain can also help soak them into the ground. A package of five million nematodes (about $40) can treat up to ten hives. (Where else can you get 1250 items for a penny?) Because nematodes attack many species of insects besides small hive beetles, think carefully before applying them to your soil. Avoid congregations of ground-nesting bees or other beneficial insects if you can.

Commercial insecticides

The EPA has registered only one pesticide for control of small hive beetles inside a bee colony. Coumaphos (an organophosphate) in the form of CheckMite+ is the same miticide labeled for use with varroa mites. The beekeeper can staple strips of the product to corrugated cardboard squares and place the squares on the bottom board of each infected hive. You can find complete directions and restrictions on the EPA Pesticide Product Label available online.

Permethrin products, such as GuardStar, are often deployed as soil drenches beneath colonies in much the same way as salt or diatomaceous earth. Permethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid, is a broad-spectrum insecticide that’s also highly toxic to aquatic organisms, so it should not be used beneath hives where runoff could merge with ponds, creeks, and wetlands.

Because Permethrin is also highly toxic to honey bees, applications should be made in the evening after your bees are in for the night. Near hives, sprinkling cans are safer than sprayers because they minimize the number of misty droplets that can float in the air for long distances and remain suspended for hours.

If you can’t treat it, bury it

Alternatives to treating soil include smothering it with concrete, asphalt, or plastic mulch. But the problem with all soil treatments, including solid surfaces, is their limited area of influence. Adult hive beetles can fly into a new hive from long distances guided by their sense of smell, and beetle larvae can

traverse long distances, too. Measurements have shown that larvae can travel for days in search of suitable soil. And if they find it, the offspring can easily fly back to your hive once they reach adulthood.

Although all the soil treatment methods work to some extent, the travel diaries of wayfaring larvae reveal some have spent 48 days and navigated over 220 meters in search of the right soil. And once the beetles reach adulthood, their problems are solved. Adult beetles can fly for miles in search of the delicious scent of a honey bee hive regardless of what’s in the soil below it. (For details on their life cycle, see “The slippery life of the small hive beetle.”)

One alternative to treating the soil beneath the hive is poultry. Some beekeepers keep chickens or other birds fenced within the apiary. Birds have an insatiable appetite for soil-borne insects and do an excellent job of controlling small hive beetles and anything else that lives there.

In-hive mechanical controls

You can buy a panoply of magical mousetraps for small hive beetles, and variations have proliferated almost as fast as the beetles themselves. Most are inexpensive, but their efficacy varies from place to place and hive to hive.

Most of these inventions trap the beetles. Many use mineral oil or vegetable oil to drown them once they walk into the trap. The weak point of traps seems to be maintenance. If the traps don’t get emptied and refilled frequently, they will fill up and become useless. I recommend people try an assortment of these traps to see which type works best.

One reliable mechanical control is Swiffer dusting pads or an equivalent product. Beekeepers cut these pads into smaller pieces and place them atop the frames of the uppermost box, just below the lid where beetles like to congregate. The bees dislike these sheets in their hives, so they try to remove them, which shreds the fibers and makes the sheets puffy. Small hive beetles become entangled in the puffiness, unable to free themselves.

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As with the other traps, you must remove and replace these sheets frequently because, once full, they lose their effectiveness. Nearly everyone who recommends Swiffer pads warns against using scented ones. However, two beekeepers I know prefer the scented ones because their bees seem especially eager to remove them from the hive, meaning they get puffy sooner. You could try both and see which works best for you.

The bees’ red-light district

Although not as common as some other controls, red light is a viable management tool for SHB. Since I began providing information on do-it-yourself red-light districts, I’ve heard many enthusiastic success stories.

A beekeeper in east Texas, Joe Caracausa, has been using red light to manage beetles for years. Joe had heard about experiments conducted by Michael Richardson of Superior Hive Solutions. Quite by accident, Richardson discovered that small hive beetles were sensitive to light, especially red light, and they rigorously avoided it. Based on his findings, he designed a hive cover made of red acrylic, called the Beetle Banisher, that emitted only red light into the top of the hive.

Until that time, Joe had been using things like beetle traps and Swiffer pads without much success. So when he read about the red light research, he considered the commercially made red plexiglass telescoping covers for his beehives. The lids were expensive, but knowing he had to act, Joe ordered two. The red lids came with a clear plastic inner cover with an opaque foil/paper layered on it. “You were supposed to remove three to four inches of the opaque paper from the outside edges of the inner cover, then put the red lid on top of the hive like any other telescoping cover.” The inner cover required support with shims to give the bees enough crawlspace below the inner cover and above the frames. Without appropriate bee space, the bees would likely propolize the inner cover to the top bars of the frames.

“We put them on our two most infested hives and within a week or two, there were no more beetles to be seen. We ordered more lids whenever we had the [money] but never got enough to cover all our hives.”

The original Beetle Banisher, constructed from clear red acrylic, replaced the standard Langstroth lid. Joe Caracausa

When the red lids disappeared

Although these lids worked, Joe’s source soon dried up. “I tried to get more but never was able to reach the company. I emailed their website and after about eight months got a reply saying they had abandoned the product. They said they couldn’t sell enough to bring the price down to a reasonable level where people would order them consistently.”

Undeterred, Joe decided to make his own using several plastic telescoping lids that he had on hand. “What I came up with was an estimate that the red window opening would be approximately 12 by 12 inches. So I ordered translucent red plexiglass on Amazon, then cut an 11×11-inch hole in the lids.

“I started using the homemade red lids on some hives where we were seeing high concentrations of beetles. In 2 to 3 weeks [the beetles] pretty much disappeared.” Once Joe ran out of the plastic lids he used a similar design on a wooden lid with an aluminum top cover, a variation that also worked.

After posting Joe’s instructions on my website several years ago, many wrote to say, “Thank you! No more beetles!” Joe says he’s sorry the company that made the original lids is no longer around, but he’s grateful for an idea that really works.

Joe made the major cuts with a circular saw.

Beetles cause a sea change in hive management

Detailed oversight of small hive beetles requires a major shift away from conventional hive management. To illustrate, I’ve assembled a list of “normal” management activities that don’t work well in beetle territory.

• Flying beetles quickly detect the scent of alarm pheromones, so long inspections can attract beetles from afar. Work fast and efficiently whenever the hive is open.

• Grease patties for controlling tracheal mites may attract small hive beetles instead. Because bees do not patrol the patties regularly, leaving grease patties in a hive long-term can be risky.

• Pollen patties used as a protein supplement also draw beetles.

• Porter bee escapes and triangle escape boards siphon bees out of the supers, leaving beetles free to gorge on unguarded honeycombs.

• Pollen traps contain pollen balls that lure beetles but cannot be patrolled by the bees.

• Because recently swarmed colonies may be too small and weak to control adult beetles, swarm control is paramount.

• Nucleus colonies, too, may have trouble defending against adult beetles. If you use nucs, monitor them closely for pests. The same applies to mating nucs.

• Small hive beetles are attracted to the scent of hive debris, including wax, propolis, and bottom-board scrapings. Instead of leaving these in the bee yard, haul them away for disposal.

• Hives and frames in prime condition without crevices for beetles to hide are best in beetle country.

• Because beetles prefer damp soil, make sure the hives get plenty of sun with only brief periods of shade.

He made the corner cuts with a jigsaw

• Honey in removed supers smells wonderful to beetles, so extract or freeze them as soon as possible to protect them. You must keep up with the pests

People have various results with treatments and control measures. This is true regardless of the pest: Varroa mites, wax moths, tracheal mites, or small hive beetles can be a minor annoyance for some and a major disaster for others.

Staying on schedule is key to successful control, regardless of which system you choose. We are all busy, but if you apply the next treatment a few days late because you procrastinated, worked late, met up with friends, or went shopping, you are giving the pests an advantage over your bees.

Most of these creatures reproduce at a furious pace, so being late makes it difficult or impossible to keep up with them. In addition, allowing a new batch to mature while chemical residues are in the hive favors those with resistance to any system you use.

Time gets away from us, and although we may think we just completed a task, the days have ticked by. No matter what pest you are battling and regardless of the treatment, I suggest scheduling your next steps on a calendar and including a day-inadvance reminder. From observing beekeepers for many years, I believe a rigorous schedule is more important than the specific treatment you choose.

Back in Georgia

Charlene was so repulsed by the slime and filth in her hive that she burned it. The following spring, she re-tooled with new bees and new equipment and is now doing great. She studied everything she could about the beetles and now teaches other beekeepers about their biology and lifestyle.

“It’s a war,” she said. “I watch them, second-guess them, and make plans with multiple strategies. The hardest part is integrating beetle controls with controls for mites and waxworms and wasps. I don’t win every battle, but I’m doing okay. It’s a process.”

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References

1.Cornelissen, B., Neumann, P., & Schweiger, O. (2019). Global warming promotes biological invasion of a honey bee pest. Global Change Biology, 25(11), 3642-3655.  https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14791

2. Ellis, JD & Hepburn, Randall & Luckman, B & Elzen, PJ. (2004). Effects of soil type, moisture, and density on pupation success of Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Environmental Entomology. 33. 794-798.

3. Shapiro-Ilan, D. I., Gouge, D. H. and Koppenhöfer, A. M.. 2002. “Factors affecting commercial success: case study in cotton, turf, and citrus”, In Gaugler, R. (Ed.), Entomopathogenic nematology, CABI Publishing, New York, pp. 333–355.

The clear plastic inner cover with shims provides sufficient bee space above the top bars. The opaque section in the center protects the hive from excessive light. Joe Caracausa.

Joe’s finished cover in use. He used bricks to keep the local squirrels from chewing the tie-down straps. Joe Caracausa

Land-use planning in Alberta and why farmers should get involved

By Shannon Sereda, Government Relations, Policy & Markets, Director | Alberta Grains

The development of land use frameworks (LUFs) in Alberta can be traced back to the early 2000’s when the Government of Alberta recognized the need for a more coordinated and sustainable approach to land use planning. At the time, there was, and continues to be, increasing pressure on the province’s land and resources due to population growth, economic development, and environmental concerns.

A brief history

In 2002, the Alberta government initiated the Land Use Framework (LUF) process, which aimed to create a comprehensive and integrated approach to land use planning and management. The LUF process involved extensive consultation with stakeholders, indigenous communities and the public to gather input and perspectives on land use issues and priorities. Following the release of the Alberta Land-Use Framework in 2008, the government proceeded to develop regional plans for the different areas of the province. These plans were intended to be developed for seven distinctive regions of Alberta (see map). To date, only two of the regions, the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) and the Lower Athabasca Regional Plan (LARP), have successfully completed their regional plans.

The intention of the Land-Use Framework

The Alberta Land-use Framework (LUF) intends to address the complex and interconnected challenges related to land use planning and management, sustainable development, the conservation of natural resources, the protection of ecosystems and to ensure the well-being of communities.

Some of the specific problems it aims to solve include:

• Fragmentation of continuous agricultural land.

• A more integrated approach to land use planning that considers cumulative effects, not only focused on economy.

• Environmental degradation and habitat loss.

• Conflicts between land use, agriculture, energy development, forestry, and recreation.

• Indigenous and other community members rights and interests and the importance of engagement with all groups when making land planning decisions.

• Ensure the integrity of irrigation and other infrastructure investments.

The Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA) established the legal basis and guidance for the development of regional planning and management under the Land-Use Framework and dictates the province’s guiding principles and goals for land-use planning. ALSA acknowledges the purpose of land planning in maintaining agricultural land to support farming while also preserving the right of property owners to make decisions related to their operations. To this end, in 2011 the Government of Alberta amended ALSA to contain clear language related to the need to respect both property rights and other rights of landowners.

Regional planning and renewable energy

In Alberta, the provincial government defers land use decisions on private land to municipalities through their legislative authority. This is done through the Municipal Government Act (MGA) which directs activities, developments and uses on private land. This authority is enacted under municipal statutory plans and bylaws and is required to follow the LUF regional plans. The MGA provides the basis for the provincial government to supersede any municipal planning that goes against regional plans. The exception to this is renewable energy projects, which are explicitly exempt from the authority of the municipalities under the MGA through section 619(1), which excludes licenses, permits or approval by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) from the requirement to align decisions with municipal statutory plans.

The South Saskatchewan Regional Plan (SSRP) outlines numerous strategies to support key environmental, economic and social outcomes for the region. Additionally, it addresses

the importance of maintaining the agricultural land base by minimizing fractionation and conversation of agricultural lands. The SSRP also seeks to ensure policies are in place to promote new investments in renewable energy, however there is not specific direction provided on how to achieve both outcomes.

Municipalities may express their concerns but have no authority to prohibit any activities as the AUC is the decision maker. As a result, there is no municipal planning or policy which provides direction on land use activities which AUC must consider when making decisions on private land. Many believe that since municipalities have been given legal authority and responsibility by the province to direct this framework, they should not be exempt from having some oversight related to renewable energy projects. Solar projects particularly are projected to have a fast rate of growth using large areas of prime agricultural land and potentially land with irrigation infrastructure.

Why you should get involved

Farmers as landowners should consider getting involved with the regional planning process. Providing input to land use framework regional plans in Alberta is essential because it ensures that the plans are informed by local perspective, address specific regional needs, enhance legitimacy and identify potential issues and solutions. This would also foster collaboration and partnership among stakeholders and communities.

There are several regional planning processes underway. Alberta Grains will continue to monitor the status of ongoing or upcoming reviews in: Lower Athabasca, South Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan. Through our Agri-Environmental Partnership of Alberta (AEPA) we are also preparing to respond to ongoing and new planning processes.

For more information visit:  landuse.alberta.ca/Pages/default.aspx

Fragmentation:

Occurs when once contiguous agricultural areas become divided into separate fragments isolated from each other by non-agricultural land uses. Fragmentation can also occur within a given agricultural parcel of land by access roads, oil and gas or other energy developments and/or linear infrastructure.

Recipe of the Month

Hot Honey Mustard

Recipe by Chandler Honey

https://chandlerhoney.ca/blogs/recipes/hot-honey-mustard? _pos=22&_sid=076843ea9&_ss=r

My husband loves mustard just about more than any other food. We have about 6 varieties in our fridge at any given moment. Lucky for me, he says this homemade version is his favourite!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup Wild Prairie Chandler Honey

• 1 cup Dijon mustard (I prefer the non-grainy kind for this recipe)

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon of hot sauce (Franks, Tabasco, Sriracha, whatever you have!)

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder

DIRECTIONS:

Combine in a bowl and enjoy! Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

HONOURING HIS LIFE

Alan Graham

On Feb.16, 2024, at 103.5 years of age, the extraordinary life of Alan Graham came to a peaceful end. Dad will be forever missed by Dick and Joanne leMaistre of Winnipeg; Jeanie Weikle of Airdrie; Margot and Terry Mack of Regina; four grandchildren Janice (Grant), Patrick (Pamela), Alicia (Chad), Graham (Renee) and five great grandchildren Jack, Isla, Wyatt, Jake and Alexander. Dad also leaves nephew John of Florida; sister-in-law Doreen of Virginia Beach and her family, as well as Cousin Jane’s family in Wisconsin. We thank Dad’s “village of friends”, near and far, for their loyalty and support to Dad, over these many years.

Dad’s extraordinary life was supported and made complete for 54 years, with our mom Jintie, who passed away in 1998. Love came again for Dad with Elva Buchanan, (Bev, Rolly & Fran, and their families) until Elva’s passing in 2017. Before flying “solo” at 101.5 Dad once again called Coaldale home, sharing happy times with Ida Brett (and her family). Dad divided his last years within the senior communities of The View and Buffalo Grace Manor in Lethbridge.

Just a wee lad of 2 years, Dad emigrated from England to Canada in 1922 with his mother Nellie and big brother Bob. Reuniting with his father William and his Uncle Jack, the Grahams settled just a half mile west of Coaldale; making it not only their family home, but the founding cell of the honey business: W & J Graham Commercial Honey. He attended school in Coaldale up to grade eleven; completing grade 12 at Mount Royal College in Calgary. Back for a second year, Dad also enrolled in the Airforce Officer’s training program. Medical issues prevented him from flying, and with the honey farm back at home, he was honorably discharged and directed to return to Coaldale for the duration of the war and help keep the honey farm fully operational.

A family business from the very start, Dad continued the legacy of commercial beekeeping. Much like his father before him, Dad was instrumental in change and a major contributor to the development of the beekeeping industry.

He served as President of the Southern Alberta Beekeepers Association, the Alberta Beekeepers Association, and the Canadian Beekeepers Council and was a founding Director of the Alberta Honey Producers Co-operative. Awarded the title of Master Beekeeper of Alberta in 1961, Dad was also awarded a Lifetime Membership to the Honey Cooperative in 2015.

He wound down his commercial apiary career in 1975, having reached an operation of 2000 hives, and sold to longtime friend and employee Doug McCann. He remained in the Pink House in Coaldale, working as a Real Estate Agent for a good many years with ….. “just a few hives” on the side!! No surprise then, after retiring from real estate, that Dad was recruited by Plant Genetics Systems to become their Hive Inspector. He served in that role until he was 85.

Dad believed in the value of civic duty and giving back to your community and country. To that end he wore many hats over the years; notably as Mayor of Coaldale from 1953-57, again from 1962-67 and for the third time from 1998 – 2001. In addition, he was a founding member of the Coaldale Kinsmen Club; a long time Board Member of the United Church and instrumental in the establishment of the Coaldale Library. Dad was honoured to be awarded with the Coaldale Citizen of the Year award in 1994. A proud Canadian, he again felt there was value in being an active citizen and so served for 2 terms (six years) as Chairperson for the Board of Referees under the Minister of Employment and Immigration. Dad also joined the Liberal Party, playing an active role for many years within the S. A. Liberal Association.

Humble at the core, Dad approached life with humour, kindness and a generous spirit. He was a gentle man who lived with purpose and steadfast commitment to his family, friends, colleagues and community. At his 100th birthday he was quoted as saying: “You get out of this world what you put into it and right now I feel I’m quite satisfied by my life”. One can’t add much more to that. Cheers Dad!!

A gathering will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the Atrium of the Coaldale Town Square Main Street, Coaldale.

Dad’s passion for bees remained undiminished and so we ask, in lieu of flowers, that you consider planting a bee friendly pollinator in your yard (or pots) allowing the bees to “continue their buzz!”

PLEASANT VALLEY HONEY LTD.(SW 15-4627-W4 near Falun, AB) requires: Ten APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary with employment March thru December 2024 $15.65 - $18/hr to start depending on experience (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognising, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognised by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is an asset. . All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset. Contact Ryan Olthof in person at the farm to apply.

BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta, requires 8 APIARY LABOURERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience in commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $16.50 - $18.00/hour; Also required is 16 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of three years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $18.00$26.00/hour. All positions are fulltime (45+ hours/week) for the February 1st – October 31st, 2024 season and involve the work and care of honeybees for honey production and pollination services. All applicants should be physically fit and able to perform work in a team environment. Having a valid driver’s license and the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. OnFarm accommodations are available. Applications can be emailed to Mike deJong at busybee@telus. net Busy Bee Farm Ltd, 48549 Range Road 224, Hay Lakes, Alberta T0B 1W0

PALA’S VITAMIN HONEY FARM  in Wembley, AB for the 2024 season is seeking 4 positions for APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8431), $16.00.$22.00/hr with 2 years experience minimum, in a commercial Apiary. Wages depend on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses and prevention, weekend work and evenings. Also require 4 positions for an APIARY WORKER (NOC 8431), $15.65 - $18.50/hr experience required. Major duties include assisting Apiary

Technician with all duties working with bees. Some weekend and evening work if needed. Physically demanding work (40 hours + a week). Both positions start February 1-November 15, 2024. Staff accomm available. Contact Dan Pala, 721042 Hwy 724. Wembley, AB d.pala@telus. net, phone 780-832-5809, fax 780-766-3009

MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires one APIARY SUPERVISOr, NOC 8252, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk, $20-$24/hr depending on experience) year-round employment starting in March 2024. Must have a minimum of 5 seasons working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; supervise extracting lines; supervise small to medium teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps and extracting equipment); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email mightypeacehoney@gmail.com

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PEACE HONEY Requires Six APIARY TECHNICIANS, NOC 8431, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($15.65 - $20/hr depending on experience) February thru October 2024. Must have a minimum of 2 seasons working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial operation. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls; harvest & package honey & beeswax; supervise small teams of workers; drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintain vehicles; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps); conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field and/or production records; Accommodation available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB Canada T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email andrewdicksonbeekeeper@gmail.com

SWEETHEART POLLINATORS/JANEIL ENT INC

Sweetheart Pollinators/Janeil Ent Inc located 7 km SW of Eatonia, Sask, has the following positions available for the 2024 season.  5 APIARY TECHNICIANS, NOC 85100  with a minimum of 2 years experience in a Canadian  Commercial Apiary.  Full time seasonal employment (40 + hrs per week)  from March 2024 to September 2024.  Wage start at $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (depending on experience) with a possible bonus.  Housing available.  Duties will include:  caring for honeybee colonies, moving bees into and out of pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health, keeping all required records, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new equipment, repairing vehicles and other equipment, driving of vehicles, operate and maintain other apiary equipment.  Some evening and weekend work required. Applicants must be in good physical condition (able to lift at least 70 pounds)  A valid drivers license is required. Please contact Sweetheart Pollinators

/Janeil Ent Inc.  PO Box 155, Eatonia, Sask. S0L 0Y0 (306)463-8864 or email to: sweetheart.pollinators@sasktel.net

GOLDEN EARS APIARIES INC in Mission, BC, is seeking 11 APIARY SUPERVISORS at $15.21/ hr, starting Feb 1,2024 until Oct. 31/2024, working 40+ hrs/week. Apiary Supervisors must have a minimum of 3 seasons working full time (40+hr/wk) in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation, and must have a good understanding of honeybee management and have the ability to independently assess hive health and make decisions regarding individual hive management. All positions do require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants should be able to work in a team environment. English is an asset as well as a valid driving license. Work will be in southern BC ( Fraser Valley). Contact Carolyn Shipley at jmcshipley@shaw.ca.

POELMAN APIARIES LTD.located near Fort Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has the following positions available for the 2024 season: 7 FARM SUPERVISORS (SKILLED WORKER, NOC 8252) with a minimum of 5 years(seasons) experience working at a Canadian apiary. Employment needed from March through October 2024; wage starting at $17.50 + (depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance.

16 APIARY TECHNICIAN (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1-2 years experience. Employment needed from April through November 2024; wage starting at $15.65- $17.50 (depending on exp. with a possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance.

6 GENERAL FARM WORKER, APIARY LABOURERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) experience is an asset but will be trained. Employment needed for April through November 2024; wage starting at $16.52 per/hour (with possible bonus) (40 + hrs/week). Duties will include: Supering and harvesting honey, cleaning honey extraction and storage equipment, barrel moving prep, filling and storage, manufacture and assemble and maintain hive equipment, and bee yard maintenance. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Housing is available. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment.

Email resumes to pollenpal@gmail.com attention Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410 or mail to Box 1887 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0.

TEGART APIARIES is seeking 3 APIAIRY WORKERS with min 2+ years experience at a Canadian Commercial apiary operation. (at $15.65 - $16.40 hr with possible bonus) for July 10, 2024 to November 15, 2024. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Successful applicants must be accustomed to working with honey bees & have

a good understanding of colony management, bee equipment maintenance & honey extracting/ beeswax processing. Apiary workers can expect on average 45+ hrs/week. Accom. available. Some evening & night work will be required. Main work location is Tegart Apiaries Honey Farms is located 2.5 miles from Fairview, Alberta (30024 TWP RD 820). Position may require travel to Harrison Mills, B. C. for spring and fall hive work (small travel allowance and accommodations provided) For more details or to apply, contact Dan Tegart directly at 780 835 2115 or tegarthoney@ telus.net; PO Box 904, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC8431) starting February 1st to October 31st 2024. Must have at least three years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage staring at $19.50/hr, accommodation available if required, must have a valid driver's license. Hours are 45 hours per week with some weekends and evenings. Duties include doing and overseeing such tasks as feeding, medicating, spring brood management, queen rearing, making nucs, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@abnorth.com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204 East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

MCW APIARIES h has three positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 85100), starting February 1st to October 31st, 2024. Must have at least one year of experience and a valid driver's license. Accommodation available if required. Wages starting at $17.00/hr with some evening and weekend work. Hours are 45 hours per week with some evening and weekends, the job involves doing such tasks as feeding, edicating, honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike by fax at 780 624 9408 or mcwap@abnorth. com. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204. East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

MCW APIARIES has one full time BEEKEEPING TECHNICIAN (NOC 84120) position available starting February 1st 2024. Must have at least 5 years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage starting at $20 per hour. Accommodation is available if required and must have a valid drivers license. Hours range from 40 to 45 hours per week depending on the time of year with some evenings and weekends. Duties include feeding, medicating, hive management, equipment maintenance, making Nucs, Honey harvesting and moving hives. Contact Mike Williams at mcwap@abnorth.com or 780 618 3507. We are located at 84172 Range Rd 204 East of Peace River near the hamlet of St Isidore.

TEES BEES INC. require Three APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) experience working on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment March thru October 2024 ($16.52-$20/hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include: caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls; harvest and fill honey barrels and containers; supervise small teams of workers; driving and daily maintenance of vehicles; operate and maintain other apiary equipment; conduct bee yard maintenance; keep some field production records. A motor vehicle operator's licence with no serious infractions, recognized by the Province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required.

Nine APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru October 2024 ($16.52$19/hr depending on exp. with possible bonus) (40+ hrs/wk); Duties include caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner; assisting Technicians with bees and equipment; assisting with harvesting honey; assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance.

All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Ability to speak English is an asset.

Contact Jeremy Olthof at 23318-Hwy 50, Tees, AB; mail to RR1, Tees, AB T0C 2N0; or email at teesbeesinc@gmail.com.

SWAN APIARIES are seeking workers for the 2024 season, February 20- October 31 2024, 12 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) and 2 APIARY TECHNICIANS(NOC 8253) in the Westlock area. Applicants for apiary worker must have a minimum 1 year (season) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker. The position is full time (40+ hrs/ week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. The rate of pay is $15.65 - $16/hr (depending on experience) for apiary worker. Applicants for APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8253) must have a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17 - $19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/ week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations

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with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. The positions are full time and may require evening and weekend work(45hrs+/wk) . Applicants must be in good physical condition as it is physically demanding work. Staff accommodations available. A valid driver’s licence will be considered an asset. Apply with resume to Hendrik Greidanus at Swan Apiaries, 520 4ST SW High River, T1V 1B6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

GREIDANUS HONEY MILL

We require 5 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary to work in Northern Saskatchewan ($15.65/hr) in 2024. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from early March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. Staff accommodations are available in Northern Saskatchewan. Production bonus may apply. We are seeking workers for the 2024 beekeeping season near High River, AB. All positions will be available on a seasonal basis. Production bonus may apply. All applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations are available.

We require 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8253) with a minimum of 3 years experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($17-$19/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/ week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Workers. The ability to operate and maintain equipment utilized in the beekeeping industry and keep accurate records for monitoring hive health is essential to the position. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies is required for these positions. The ability to speak & write in English are assets. We require 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.65 - $16.50/hr depending on experience). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from mid February to mid October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. We require 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of

1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary ($15.65/hr). The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from late March to late October. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations under the supervision of an Apiary Technician. A motor vehicle Operator’s license that is recognized by the province of Alberta and major insurance companies and the ability to speak English are considered assets. We require 10 Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431 - $15.65/hr) with a minimum of 1 year experience on a Canadian style commercial apiary. The position is full time (40+ hrs/week) from beginning of June to late Oct. Major duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. The ability to speak English is considered an asset. Apply with resume to Grace Strom at The Greidanus Honey Mill, Box 5504, High River, AB T1V 1M6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683

GREIDANUS HONEY-BEE FARM in Stettler, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2024 season on a seasonal full-time basis. The following positions need to be filled:

4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-$18.50/hr depending on experience. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment;recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/controls. Moving hives as required;harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other beerelated equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/ production areas. Must have avalid driver's license. These positions are from March 15, 2024 thru October 31, 2024

APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15.75 -18/hr depending on experience. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/ production areas. These positions are from April 15, 2024 thru October 31,2024.

2 CASUAL FARM LABOURERS starting @ $16.00 / hr. Duties include: working with cattle, honey bees, farm organization/production, operating farm equipment, and general maintenance of the farm and equipment. These positions are from June 1,2024 thru October 31, 2024. All

wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Resumes: rongreidanus@gmail.com or via mail to: Greidanus Honey Bee Farm c/o 1005271 Alberta LTD, Box 1581, Stettler, Alberta, T0C 2L0

MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 4 positions as APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC 8431 (40+ hrs/ wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $15.65 - $16 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial apiary. Preference will be given to applicants that have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to drive a lift truck is an asset. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email your resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@mountainviewhoney.com

LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 7 positions available for APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431). Applicants must have two years of Apiary technician experience. The rate of pay is $16.52-$19.00/hr., depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction and processing. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies and coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Also: recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues. These positions are available from March to October 2024 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0. Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

MOUNTAINVIEW HONEY near Cayley, Alberta is seeking interested applicants for 3 positions as APIARY SUPERVISOR NOC 8252 (40+ hrs/ wk) seasonal employment. The applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years as an Apiary Technician. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines approx. $15.65 - $19.00 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus may also apply. Duties will include Supervising and working with Apiary technicians, caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into an out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health issues, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial Apiary. Must be able to drive a lift truck. The applicant must have a valid drivers licence recognised by the province of Alberta. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit, & be prepared to work in a fastpaced team environment. Staff accommodations available. Please fax, mail, or email you resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at Box 126 Cayley, AB, T0L 0P0. or jobs@ mountainviewhoney.com

GULL LAKE HONEY COMPANY

in Lacombe County (41113 Rg Rd 282 - 18 Kms west of Lacombe, AB) is looking for (1) SUPERVISOR ($18-$22/hr + possible bonuses - NOC 8253) for employment March – October 2024. Accommodations are provided. The position is full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The Supervisor must have 3+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary working as a supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to: Supervise and train other workers in caring for, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, moving bee colonies to new bee yards, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Canadian Drivers licence is required. We are also hiring (3) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($17-$20/hr + possible bonuses - NOC 8431) for employment March –October 2024. Accommodations are provided. The positions are full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. The workers must have 1+ years working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with care, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, monitoring and controlling colony health, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. We are also hiring (3) GENERAL FARM WORKERS ($15.75-$17/hr + possible bonuses) for employment March – October 2024. Accommodations are provided. The positions are

full time, 44+ hrs per week. Some weekend and night work may be required. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with care, splitting and managing honey bee colonies, woodwork for new and repairing of bee equipment, honey harvesting and extraction, and winter preparation and wrapping. Please contact: gulllakehoney@ gmail.com or 780.916.2263.

CHRISTENSEN BEE RANCH LTD. located in Mallaig Alberta is seeking two APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year of commercial beekeeping experience. The positions are full time seasonal work from April to October. Wages for this position are between $16.52 and $19 per hour depending on experience. Duties include assisting with spring, summer and fall beehive management, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, driving and maintaining trucks, forklifts, pumps, leaf blowers and chain saws. All applicants must be in good physical condition, be able to work in a team environment and have a valid driver’s licence. Contact Paul Christensen by email at christensenbeeranch@gmail.com

PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD Apiary in Watino, AB (NE-34-77-24-W5); requires the following for the 2024 season. 6-APIARY TECHNICIANs (NOC8431) $15.65/hr. Apiary technician applicants must have a minimum 3 years experience with commercial beekeeping and are expected to work effectively unsupervised. Experience driving trucks and a clean driving record are assets. These 6 positions are seasonal/full-time positions from Feb 1, 2024 to Nov 1, 2024 with 40-50 hours per week. Hours of work are dependent on weather conditions. No formal education is needed for. Successful candidates will take part in the break-down and re-building of live bee colonies, honey harvest, honey extraction, collection of bee pollen and seasonal feeding of hives. On-site farm housing is available. Interested applicants can apply my emailing resumes to info@paradisvalleyhoney.com

LYNES APIARIES LTD. (61118 Range Road 251) has 10 positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431). Applicants must have a minimum 1 year apiary work experience. The rate of pay is $16.52 - $ 17.00/hr. depending on experience. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. Duties include: assisting Technicians with bees and equipment, harvesting honey and extracting. Also: bee yard and equipment maintenance. These positions are available from July to September 2024 (45+ hours per week). All positions may require some evening and weekend work. A valid driver's license may be required. Applicants must be physically fit and willing to work in a team environment. Staff

accommodations will be provided. Apply with a resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. Box 272, Clyde, Alberta T0G 0P0.

Email: sdlynes@hotmail.com

YUAN ENTERPRISES is seeking for one APIARY TECHNICIAN (from April 15 to November 30, 2024) and one Apiary worker (from June 15 to September 15, 2024) in Peace River, AB. Applicants must be in good physical condition and do all beekeeping management. Wages from $15.65/hr, depending on experience. Email canadian.prairie.honey@gmail.com or Box 7554, Peace River, AB, T8S 1T2

DEJONG’S HONEY FARM BROOKS, AB requires four general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 20, 2024 to November 1, 2024. $17/hr. 30 to 60 hours a week. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck, and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage is provided. Worker accommodation is available. Location is #9 Hajash 190012 RR 142. Fax resume to 1-403-362-6506, call 1-403-5014226 or email dejongshoney@gmail.com

GREIDANUS FARMS INC.at Granum, AB requires 17 general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 9, 2024 to November 9, 2024. $16.52/ hr. 30 to 72 hours a week. Possible bonus. Must be willing to do some weekend work. Three years beekeeping experience a necessity. Specific skills include apiary work, queen management, harvesting honey, preparing honey for market, assemble, maintain, and clean supers and frames, and work around bees. Work is fast paced, repetitive, and physically demanding. Must be a team player, able to operate a lift truck and automatic honey extractor. Valid drivers license is an asset. Located in isolated rural area. WCB coverage provided. Worker accommodation is available. Fax resume to 403-687-2375 or e-mail ggreidanus@hotmail.com

GREIDANUS APIARIES in Sturgeon County, Alberta for the 2024 season from March to November. Requiring four (4) Apiary Labourers, six (6) Apiary Workers and six (6) APIARY TECHNICIANs. Seeking four (4) Apiary Labourers at $16.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Labourer you are required in all manual labour of the Apiary as directed. Main duties involve all aspects of harvesting honey and processing beeswax. Apiary Labourer must have a minimum of one

year of experience. Seeking six (6) Apiary Workers at $17.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Worker you are required to assist management and apiary technician with beehive maintenance, this involves cleaning, checking, treating and feeding colonies, honey harvesting and extracting. Apiary Worker must have a minimum of one year of experience. Seeking six (6) APIARY TECHNICIANs at $18.00/hr for seasonal/full time position. (54.00 hrs/wk) As Apiary Technician you are required to work with, supervise and instruct other employees. Other requirements include maintaining field records, monitoring and reporting to management. Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of two years of experience. Accomm for all positions are provided. Bonuses apply. Email grapiaries@ gmail.com. Greidanus Apiaries Ltd. 56107 Range Road 245, Sturgeon County, AB, T8R 0M1.

WESTLOCK HONEY PRODUCERS INC. Located at 59332 RR15 Westlock County is seeking applicants for the following positions available in the 2024 season: 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431). $15.65 - $21/hr depending on experience. Full time 45+ hrs per week Feb thru Oct 2024. Applicants must have a minimum 2-3 seasons experience working in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include spring, summer and fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, hive feeding, honey harvesting, operating /maintaining apiary equipment and coordinating some workers. Two apiary workers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with full time employmentApril thru September 2024. ($15.65 - $18 /hr depending on experience) Duties include assisting technicians with bees and equipment, honey harvesting and equipment maintenance. A valid drivers license may be required for some of the positions. All applicants must be in good physical condition, ability to speak English is an asset. Must be able to work with bees in a fast paced team environment. Email westlockhoney@ gmail.com or mail to Westlock Honey Producers RR1 Busby, AB T0G 0H0

KIWI BRIAN’S HONEY near Coaldale AB, (94056 H845), is seeking employees for the 2024 season. APIARY TECHNICIANS: 8431 (4 positions; starting at $16.50 -$21.00/hr.) and Apiary Workers NOC: 8431 (15 positions; starting at $16 - 18.50/hr.) and Farm Laborers (3 Positions; starting at $15.75-16.00/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk.) as early as February 1, 2024, up until November 16, 2024, weather depending. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available if required. All applicants must be willing to work with both leafcutter and honeybees, be in good physical condition, and work in a team

environment. Having a valid Alberta driver’s license and the ability to speak English will be considered an asset. All applicants must be able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain health and safety of self and others.

APIARY TECHNICIANS must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a commercial apiary, have the ability to supervise/ train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production, queen rearing and disease diagnosis. Must be able to oversee and maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities.

APIARY WORKERS must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a commercial apiary, and have knowledge to assist technicians with hive management, building and repairing bee equipment, placement/pick-up of pollination equipment, and honey harvest / extraction/processing. Must be able to maintain hive equipment, bee yard and storage facilities.

APIARY LABORERS do not require any experience but must be committed to working with bees, be in good physical condition and can work in hot, sweaty, fast paced environment. All wages are negotiable based on knowledge /experience/skill set. Personal Protection Equipment benefit is provided to all staff. Bonuses may be available. Please email resumes to kiwijobs@witdouckfarms.com Drop off resumes at 94056 Highway 845 Coaldale AB

HICKS HONEY FARMS LTD. Near McLennan, AB 77405 RR 193A is seeking for the 2024 season, 8 APIARY TECHNICIANS, NOC 8431. Applicants should have between 3-5 years experience working in a Canadian style commercial beekeeping operation. Duties include, helping to feed, treat, split, and monitor springbuild up. Also responsible for helping to prepare hives for harvest, including, adding supers, monitoring hives, and setting up bee locations. Once harvest begins, applicants should be able to run a crew pulling honey, picking up honey, or extracting. Applicants will be required to help, feed, treat and prepare bees for winter in the fall. Work begins February 18, 2024 and goes until November 5, 2024. Also seeking 9 APIARY WORKERS NOC 8431. These workers should have 1 year experience working in a Canadian style commercial operation. Wages will be between $16.50 - $18 depending on experience and efficiency. These applicants will be expected to help technicians with all duties related to beekeeping, including, spring preparation, feeding, treating, harvest preparation, extracting, and fall feeding and winter preparation. All jobs may have weekend and evening work. Accomodations available. There may be some spring and fall work in the Similkameen valley in B.C. Apply to hicksry82@gmail.com or mail to Hicks Honey Farms Ltd., box 181, McLennan, AB T0H 2L0

LALLIER APIARIES Located at 56226 Range road 64 Sangudo, AB is in need of one (1) APIARY WORKER (low skill worker) for the 2024 season; wage $16/hr. The position is full time (40+ hrs/ wk depends on the weather). The season willstart on March 2024 until October 2024. TheApiary Worker will assist the Apiary Technician with beehive maintenance this involves unwrapping, cleaning, treating, make new hives(splits), honey harvesting & extracting, feeding and wrapping in the fall. Applicant may send a resume to extremehaulinginc@gmail.com.

PARADIS HONEY LTD. 5023-50 St & SW4-78-23-W5 Girouxville, AB requires: APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 84120 (2 positions) ($16.52 - $20.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) for full time, year round work (40+ hrs/wk) from October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2025. Must have a minimum of 2+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees

Technician duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvest and package honey, beeswax and pollen. Supervise small teams of workers. Drive & daily maintenance of vehicles (including Std transmission & medium duty trucks). Operate & maintain other apiary equipment including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct beeyard maintenance. Keep some field and or production records.

APIARY TECHNICIANS – NOC 84120 (10 positions) ($16.52 - $20.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) for full time, work (40+ hrs/wk) from February, 2024 to November, 2024. Must have a minimum of 2+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees.

Technician duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/ controls. Harvest and package honey, beeswax and pollen. Supervise small teams of workers. Drive & daily maintenance of vehicles (including Std transmission & medium duty trucks). Operate & maintain other apiary equipment including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct beeyard maintenance. Keep some field and or production records.

APIARY WORKERS – NOC 85100 (4 positions) ($16.52 - $18.00/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible). For full time work (40+ hrs/wk) from February, 2024 to November,

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2024. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees

Apiary worker duties:

Caring for honeybee colonies. Assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with harvesting honey, beeswax and pollen. Assisting with beeyard & equipment maintenance. Conduct beeyard maintenance.

Some Apiary Technicians may be required to spend 3-4 months out of province to BC (March-June) as bees may be moved to BC for spring pollination services and return to AB mid-June. Room and board will be provided for employees working in BC. Must be able to travel out of province. English an asset. No skills or education required. All positions may require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and have the ability to handle heavy loads, bending, crouching, kneeling. Accomm provided. Rural area. Apply: info@ paradishoney.com or mail to Paradis Honey Ltd, c/o Lise Paradis Box 99, Girouxville, AB T0H 1S0

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB is seeking for the 2024 season from Feb – Nov 1: 8 apiary workers (NOC8431) with a min of 1-year experience, wages starting at $16.52/hr & 7 APIARY TECHNICIANs (NOC8431) with a min of 2-3 years experience, wage starting at $16.50/hr. These positions are fulltime 40+ hrs/week & may req. some evening,night, weekend work. Work involves care of honey bees for honey production & pollination services. All applicants must be physically fit &be able to perform work in a team environment. On farm accomm are avail. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca Cell 780-608-0076.

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available, February to October 2024) - $16.75/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; harvesting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum one year experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

Apiary Harvester NOC 85101 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024)$16.75/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include harvesting and extracting honey, pollen

ongoing with aim of being permanent) - $18.50+/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties involve understanding all the positions above as well as having the ability to plan the work load and manage 5-10 workers in a specific area of the operation as the lead worker

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All positions are physically demanding and involve standing/bending/crouching for long periods; heavy lifting; repetitive tasks; working outdoors in the heat in a rural environment; driving and maintaining farm equipment (class 5 driver’s license required, class 3 preferred); 40-70 hours per week including evenings, weekends and overtime as required, as well as ability to work in a team environment and show attention to detail.

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TECHNICIAN NOC 84120 (6 seasonal positions available, January to November 2024) - $18.00/ hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; recognizing and monitoring hive issues; supervising 2-4 Apiary Workers; harvesting, extracting and packaging honey, beeswax and pollen; using power tools; and maintaining field and/or production records, including using an online app. Three years’ experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

Apiary Worker NOC 85100 (8 seasonal positions

and beeswax. Minimum six months’ experience in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

APIARY WORKER NOC 85100 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024) - $16.75/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies; harvesting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum one year experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

Apiary Harvester NOC 85101 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2024)$16.75/hour plus bonus for superior work. Duties include harvesting and extracting honey, pollen and beeswax. Minimum six months’ experience in a Canadian-style commercial apiary.

APIARY MANAGERS NOC 80020 (3 positions

Positions are in Rosedale, British Columbia with summer months spent in Boyle, Alberta. Accommodation provided at both locations.

Worker Bee Honey Company Ltd. 10609 McGrath Road, Rosedale, BC V0X 1X2 tel: 604-794-3315; fax: 604794-3085; jobs@workerbeehoney.ca

GOOD MORNING HONEY LTD.in Parkland County, AB (51516RR15) is looking for: (2) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($17-$20/hr depending on experience) NOC8431 for employment during March thru October 2024 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Technician must have a minimum of three years experience in a Canadian commercial apiary working as an Apiary Technician or Apiary worker. Experience required in hive management for honey production, disease diagnosis, general hive health and mite threshold monitoring. Applicants must be in good physical condition. A valid driver's license is an asset.

We also require (3) APIARY WORKERS ($16 -$19/ hr depending on experience) NOC8431 with employment during March thru October 2024 season. The positions are seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Worker MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management as well as honey extraction. Applicants must be in good physical condition and have a minimum 1+ year experience working

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in a Canadian style commercial apiary. We also require (2) APIARY LABOURER (Bee Farm Worker) ($16/hr) NOC 8431 with employment during March thru October 2024 season. This position is seasonal full time (44+ hrs/wk.) Some weekend, evening and night work required. On-farm accommodations available. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Labourer MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Applicants must be in good physical condition. Experience is an asset. Production bonus payments may be included for all positions. Email resumes to Richard at albertahoney@gmail. com or send mail to 2-51516 RR15 Parkland County, AB T7Y 2E8. Clearly indicate which position you are applying for. These are seasonal jobs that do not start until March of 2024.

YAREMCIO HONEY is seeking

8 full time seasonal APIARY TECHNICIANs (NOC 8431) for the 2024 March to November Season. Apiary Technician's must have previous beekeeping experience (7 months to 1 year experience).They must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently. Additionally, Apiary Technicians need to be able to pay great attention to detail and handle the pressure of working under tight deadlines. Previous leadership experience is considered an asset, along with, a valid driver's license. Duties of an Apiary Technician include but are not limited to site preparation, site maintenance, colony management, honey extraction, and preparing hives for winter. Hours of work are minimum 40 hours per week or more. The salary for Apiary Technicians is $15.65 - $25.00 per hour.

reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatments/controls.

Moving hives as required; harvest, extract and package honey, lead small teams of workers, drive and maintain vehicles, operate and maintain other bee related equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from February 2024 thru June 2024. The other two positions are from February 2024

night and weekend work. All applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees, be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. On farm housing is available. Email resumes to: info@nixonhoney.ca or mail to: Nixon Honey Farm, #20, 35566 RR 263, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4G 0C9

NIXON HONEY FARM in Red Deer County, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2024 season on a seasonal full time basis. The following positions need to be filled: 3 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $17-21/hr depending on experience with possible bonus. Must have minimum 2 years of experience working full time on a commercial honeybee farm. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, coordinating the production of replacement bees and equipment; recognizing,

thru October 2024.

14 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15.65 -19.50/hr depending on experience, possible bonuses. Minimum 1 year experience. Duties include: woodwork (building bee related equipment), caring for bees in an appropriate manner, assisting technicians with bees and equipment, assisting with moving bees, assisting with honey harvest, extraction and packaging, assisting with bee yard and equipment maintenance, cleaning of working/production areas. One of these positions is from July 2024 thru October 2024. The other twelve positions are from February 2024 thru October 2024. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. All positions may require some

S.S. HONEY INC. S.S. Honey Inc. is looking for 4 positions to be filled for the upcoming 2024 bee season. 2 Apiary technicians (NOC 8431) from April 1 2024 to October 31 2024. Full Time Seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+/hrs a week) $18 to $20/hr depending on experience, minimum 3 year experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work as a team. Duties include and are not limited to: Hive Management, Detecting Hive Diseases, Treating Hive Diseases, Extraction of Honey, Operating Farm equipment. Apiary Techs are required to be team leaders and must be able to manage a team. 2 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) from April 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024. Full time seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+hours a week) $16.00 to 18.00 depending on experience. Must be physically fit and be able to work as a team. Duties include and are not limited to: Hive Management, Detecting Hive Diseases, Treating Hive Diseases, Extraction of Honey, Operating Farm equipment. International Drivers License is an asset. Some evenings and weekends are required. Worker Accommodation is available. Send resume to sshoneyinc@gmail.com or by mail Box 765, High Prairie, Ab, T0G-1E0

BUTZ APIARIES

1 Apiary Worker for Jun-Oct, 2024 and 1 APIARY WORKER Jul-Sep, 2024. Starting $17.44/hour according to NOC 85100 guidelines. 45 plus hrs/wk. 1+ year Canadian commercial beekeeping experience required and must be physically fit and able to work with bees. Duties include honey harvesting, extraction, equipment maintenance and associated duties. Jun-Oct Apiary Harvest Worker will also assist with winter hive preparation. Contact Butz Apiaries, butzbuzz@ gmail.com. PO Box 36 Carnwood AB T0C 0W0.

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WILDROSE COUNTRY APIARY LTD. in Smoky Lake AB, is seeking to hire 4 seasonal APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 85100) from March thru October 2024. $16.52-20hr 30-60 hours a week. 1 year experience is required. Specific skills include colony management, honey production, spring & winter preparation, and general maintenance on the farm. Must be physically fit and prepared to work in an efficient team environment. Expect some weekend and evening work. Located in a rural setting. Worker accommodation is provided. Email: wildrosecountryapiary@gmail.com

P & J APIARIES INC. (10) APIARY TECHNICIAN(s) (NOC 84120) $17.44-$22.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (50+ hrs/wk) employment February thru October 2024.  No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Technician or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Worker. All Duties associated with Canadian style commercial apiary such as Spring,

Summer, Fall management of bee colonies, bee health monitoring, feeding, honey production and harvest, maintaining quality control/ production, and safety records, operating and maintaining apiary equipment including trucks and forklifts, and coordination of some workers. - (10) APIARY WORKER(s) (NOC 85100) $17.44$19.00/hr. depending on experience for full time (50+ hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2024.  No educational requirement. Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary operation as an Apiary Worker or in the min. capacity of an Apiary Harvester/Labourer. All duties related to Canadian style commercial apiary associated with assisting Beekeepers/Apiary Technicians with Spring, Summer, Fall colony management, moving colonies, maintaining of apiary equipment, and all aspects in the collection extraction/processing of honey.

All positions may require some evening & weekend work.  All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a

fast-pace team environment.  All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees. A valid driver’s license may be required for some of the Apiary Technician positions.  Apply with resume to P & J Apiaries Inc., @p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca, (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

P & J APIARIES INC-(6) APIARY HARVESTER(S)NOC 85101 (6) Positions- $17.44 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (50+ hrs. per week) for May to October 2024. Apiary Harvester duties include honey harvesting, collecting & processing of honey

No educational requirement, experience an asset. Apiary Harvester position may require some evening & weekend work.  All applicants must be in good physical conditions and able to work in a fast-paced team environment.  Experience an asset. All Applicants must be able to work in the presence of bees.  Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca, Fax.: 780 349 6610. (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

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PHILPOTT HONEY PRODUCERS LTD

located 10 kms north of Brooks is accepting resumes for APIARY WORKERS for the 2024 beekeeping season. The position starts Feb 1st, 2024 and carries on until Oct 31st, 2024. Full time hours (45+hrs/week) and some weekends and evenings are required. All applicants must be in good physical condition and be able to work well with others. Duties to include helping with all aspects of beekeeping and honey production in a commercial beekeeping operation. No experience is necessary as on job training given; however, is an asset. Starting wage is $16.52/hour and is negotiable depending on exp. with a performance bonus determined at end of season. On-farm accommodations are also available. Please email resumes to colin@ philpotthoney.ca or mailed to box 555, Brooks AB, T1R 1B5 or faxed to 403-362-4350

MARC G. PARADIS NE 23-79-5W6 Rycroft, AB. – NOC 8431(4 positions) ($15.65 - $16.50/hr depending on experience) for full time (40+hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2024. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. English an asset. No skills, experience or education required. All positions may require some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apiary Workers Accommodation is available. Rural area. Apply: rycrofthoney@gmail. com or mail to Marc G Paradis, Box 487, Rycroft, AB T0H 3A0.

AP HONEY FARM LTD in Wanham AB for the 2024 season is seeking two positions for APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8253) $15.65 - $17 with 2 years experience minimum, in a commercial apiary, wages depends on experience. Major duties: knowledge of hive management, disease diagnoses & prevention, weekend work & evenings. Also require seven positions for Apiary Worker (NOC8431), $16.52 -$17 experience required. Major duties, include assisting Apiary Technician with all the duties in the work with bees. Some weekend & evenings work if needed, physically demanding work (45/ hrs + a week of work). Both positions start Jan 15 - November 15, 2024. Staff accomm available. Send resumes to Artur Pala palashoney@ hotmail.com or fax 780 694 2282.

HONEY MEADOWS FARM is located in Foothills County, Alberta. We are looking to hire 14 beekeepers for the 2024 season, beginning mid January through to mid October (~45+hours/ week). The work entails colony management, harvesting and extracting honey as well as manufacturing and repair of apiary equipment. The

positions fall under NOC:84120 - $16.52/ hr - will adjust according to NOC guidelines if required. Successful applicants must have experience working with bees on a commercial honey farm for at least 2 seasons. Please email resumes to Honeymeadows1@hotmail.com

NOLTE APIARIES at 55503 Rge Rd 260 Sturgeon County, AB. T8R 0T6. Seeking 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS with 3+ yrs experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping. Education notrequired. Salary $16.52 - $24/hr. Job duties: bee colony management, honey harvesting. Seeking 6 APIARY WORKERS NOC8431 wage $16.52-$22/hr. 1yr experience & education notrequired. Job duties assist with bee colony management & honey harvesting. Seeking 4 Apiarylabourers wage $16.52-$20/hr. No experience, no education. Job duties honey harvesting.All positions manufacturing & assemble hive equipment & handle heavy loads. Seasonal: March to November 2024. 40+hrs/ wk. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apply by e-mail bee.farmerjob@gmail.com

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. requires

12 BEEKEEPER APIARY WORKERS for full time/ seasonal work (40-50 hrs/ wk.) for beekeeping season (approximately end of Feb to beginning of Nov 2024) in Guy, AB. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines and is currently $16.52 per hour, with a possibility of a bonus. Accommodation is provided in Guy. All applicants must be physically fit and able to work in the presence of honeybees. The job duties under the direction of the Field Supervisor and Managers include: maintaining the health of live honeybees, moving bees, collection & extraction of honey & preparing bees for winter. Also includes some woodwork for new beehive equipment, and general shop cleaning & maintenance. There will be some evening, weekend and night work required. This is an entry level position with on the job training. There are no job experience or educational requirements for this position. We work in a team environment. Wolfe Honey Company Inc. is located at 501049th Street in Guy, AB, T0H 1Y0. The hamlet of Guy is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Applications accepted by email to hr@honeybunny. ca or by fax: 780-925-2943.

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. is seeking an Apiary Manager for the 2024 beekeeping season. Must be able to communicate fluently in Spanish and English. Must be detailed oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and have a minimum of 3 years working in a Canadian style beekeeping operation. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain equipment. Must be able to keep detailed field and production records. Duties include caring for honeybee colonies, coordinating the moving of bee colonies, plan

daily work duties with staff, etc.  Year round employment and accommodation available. $20-$24/hr. We are located in Guy, AB.  Serious inquiries only Please contact Gilbert Wolfe at 780-925-2282 or email gilbert@honeybunny.ca

KEMP HONEY LTD. located 1 mile west of High Prairie, AB., (74401 RR173) is seeking:

1 APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC 84120 for full time (40hrs+/week) seasonal employment. $17.44-$22/hr depending on experience. May thru October 2024. Must have a minimum 2 years (seasons) in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Duties include:

• Caring for bee colonies in appropriate manner.

• Production and replacement of bee equipment

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues.

• Harvest and package honey.

• Drive (including standard transmission single axle)

• Daily maintenance of equipment.

• Beeyard maintenance.

1 APIARY SUPERVISOR NOC 82030 $17.44-$22/ hr. (dependant on experience) for full time (40hrs+/ week) year-round employment. Duties include:

• Caring for bee colonies in appropriate manner.

• Production and replacement of bee equipment

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues.

• Harvest and package honey.

• Drive (including standard transmission single axle)

• Daily maintenance of equipment.

• Beeyard maintenance.

• Coordinate and organize beeyard operations.

• Work independently or in a team.

• Maintain records.

• Communicate effectively to management.

All positions must be able to work with bees. Some early morning, evening and weekend work will be required. Must be physically fit and able to work in a hot fast paced environment with minimal supervision. Apply to elkhoney@yahoo.com.

MOONDANCE HONEY INC located at 55063

TWP RD 704 has the following positions for the 2024 beekeeping season. Apiary Technician (NOC 8431) 4 seasonal positions. Wages $17-$19, depending on experience. Duties include hive management, queen introduction and nuc production, pest/disease recognition and treatment, hive supering, honey removal and extraction, and winter hive preparation. Shop work includes equipment construction and repair. Positions require 2-5 years of experience. Apiary Worker (NOC 8431) - 2 seasonal positions, $15.65-17/hr, depending on experience. Duties include assisting the Apiary Technicians with the duties described above. Seasonal positions run from mid-April to early October. Apply to termeerbill@yahoo.ca or fax your resume to 780-833-5747

SUPERNUC APIARIES llocated near Granum, AB (251032 TWP RD 104) has the following positions for the 2024 season. APIARY TECHNICIAN (NOC 8431) 1 position; wage starting at $16.52 - $22.00/hr, and APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) 2 positions: starting at $16.52 - $20.00/hr, needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) from Mar 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024. Apiary technicians must have a minimum of 3 seasons of full-time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary and have the ability to supervise/train staff, have knowledge in commercial hive management for pollination, honey production and queen-rearing and the ability to assess hive health and care for them in the appropriate manner.  Apiary workers must have a minimum of 1 season full time experience in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include assisting technicians with beehive maintenance and treatments, building and repairing bee equipment, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, and winter preparation. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required.  Accommodations are available.  A valid driver's license and the ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit and accustomed to working with honeybees. No educational requirements.  All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. Bonuses may be available. Email resumes to aovinge@gmail.com or mail to Box 133, Granum, AB T0L 1A0.

GREIDANUS HONEY-BEE FARM, a 3400 hive beekeeping operation located in Stettler Alberta is seeking a seasonal Apiarist/Farm Foreman

Duties: The foreman will oversee managing the beekeepers, bee care and honey collection/extraction. The foreman will manage the day to day operation of the honey bee farm including but not limited to oversight and organization of all field staff, ensuring that bee yards are checked on a regular basis and worker reporting back. Oversight of hive management including; medication, feeding bees, queen and nuc production, making splits. Harvesting and extracting honey. Maintenance of all kinds, transporting bee colonies to and from pollination, wood working, clean up and other duties as assigned. Looking for a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. Salary negotiable and based on experience/qualifications. Must have a valid driver’s license. On site accommodation is available. Please send cover letter and resume to:  rongreidanus@gmail.com

MEIJER HONEY FARM is looking for applicants for the 2024 season. All positions are F/T on a seasonal basis from Feb 2024-Oct 2024. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honeybees. Position may require some evening and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment.17 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 84120) F/T (40+ hrs./wk.) starting at $16.00 -$22.00/hr. depending on experience. (Possible bonus). Must have a minimum of 1 year (season) experience working fulltime on a Canadian commercial Farm. Duties include Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Manual labor of apiary. Coordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment. Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls. Harvesting honey, extraction, package honey, pollen, and beeswax. Team -player who can also work well independently. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance on vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Maintaining field and/or production records. Monitoring and reporting to management. Contact: Meijer Honey Farm -181072 TWP-RD 32-4 Box 295 Delia, AB T0J OWO Email: meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com

SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB, requires 3 Apiary Supervisors/Forman (noc8253) for the 2024 year. Must have a minimum of 5 yearexperience in commercial beekeeping, wages start at $17–$21 depending on experience. Must be able to supervise 3-4 people & operate trucks & equipment. Be organized, maintain records, work in team environment. This position is full-time 40+ hrs/week. On farm accomm avail. Please send resume to Russell at rads@netkaster.ca

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T’N’T APIARIES REQUIRE:

An APIARY FOREPERSON (NOC 82030) for fulltime (40+ hrs/wk) year round employment ($20.00-$25/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible). Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) fulltime in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment with a minimum of 3 years (seasons) working as an Apiary Technician.

Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.

• Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment.

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring and controlling hive health issues.

• Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Supervise & train workers.

• Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles.

• Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps).

• Conduct bee yard maintenance.

• Keep field and/or production records.

• Interact with external farm personnel.

5 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 84120) for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($17.00-$22/ hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) February thru November 2024. 1-2 positions may become year round. Must have a minimum of 2 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker.

Duties include:

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner.

(including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps).

• Conduct bee yard maintenance.

• Keep some field and/or production records.

6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($16.55$19.00/hr. depending on experience. Bonuses Possible) February thru November 2024. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees.

Duties include:

Monthly Update

by the Province of Alberta & major insurance companies, is required for the Foreperson position and preference will be given to those Technician & Worker applicants holding one.

Contact Dave Tharle, 44116 - Hwy 659, Ardmore, AB or Box 80, Ardmore, AB. (Fax 780-826-6013)

Email: tntapi@mcsnet.ca

BLISSFUL BEE APIARY LTD.

Located at 6308 HWY 624 Tomahawk Alberta, T0E2H0 Is seeking 2

Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Course

The TTP will be hosting a Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Course Friday May 3, 2024 in Edmonton, AB Register online today: www albertabeekeepers ca/honey-bee-diseases-course/

Colony Health Monitoring Program

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Sign up for our 2024 Colony Health Monitoring Program today!

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Tropilaelaps Hive-side Chat

In March we interviewed AB Provincial Apiculturist, Samantha Muirhead about her trip to Thailand to learn about the Tropilaelaps Mite View this hive-side chat on our YouTube page here: www.youtube.com/@albertatechtransferprogram9370

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All results for the quinclorac testing have been received and a summary of these results has been submitted to BeeMaid

@abttp | Alberta Tech Transfer Program

• Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner

• Co-ordinating the production of replacement bees & equipment.

• Recognizing, reporting, monitoring hive health issues and applying appropriate treatment/controls.

• Harvest & package honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Supervise small teams of workers.

• Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance of vehicles.

• Operate & maintain other apiary equipment

• Assisting Technicians with bees & equipment.

• Assisting with harvesting honey, pollen & beeswax.

• Assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance.

All positions may require some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. A motor vehicle Operator’s license with no serious infractions, recognized

APIARY WORKERS (NOC 85100) from April 1. 2024 to October 31, 2024. Full time seasonal employment . (40+Hours/ week, wages starts from $17.44 / Hour. Duties includes: Assisting Beekeeper in caring for bees/ help making splits & Nucs/ Harvesting and Extracting honey/ helping to feed and bees medication treatment. No experience is necessary as on the job training given, however ,is an asset. Workers accommodation is provided. Apply by email: blissfulbeeapiary@yahoo.com

APIARY SUPERVISOR WITH EXTRA SKILLS

SPIRIT HILLS SERVICES is looking for a full-time Apiary Supervisor with wine making skills and orchard management skills. This position requires good knowledge of apiary management, and the wine making & fermentation process; with a minimum of 1 year experience. Also must be able to drive forklift, bobcat and other equipment, and be skilled in orchard care.

Supervising, coaching and teaching skills are important to be successful in this position. Given the difficulty of producing flower wine, a well developed palate is essential. A good working knowledge of English is also essential. Wages will range between $23 and $25 per hour, depending on experience.

To apply for this position please email hugo@ spirithillswinery.com, and include a full resume, cover letter and references. ALL qualified applicants will be considered. Interested persons indicating the required experience will be contacted for an interview.

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FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE

MEIJER HONEY FARM DOWNSIZING

FOR SALE- 1000 doubles - 1000 single splits. Queens made June, 2024 Saskatraz stock. Available end of April beginning of May. Email meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com or call 403 857 8077

USED POLLEN TRAPS FOR SALE

Used pollen traps for sale @ $10 per piece. There are 1133 boxes, and 1190 trays for in the boxes. Seller: Severson Honey Farm

Contact #: 780-608-0076.

Contact email: rads@netkaster.ca or sarah. seversonhoney@gmail.com

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Paradise 1000 Wax

Press - $15,000 obo Pollen Traps (approx. 1,500) - $60 each obo For further information email: paradishoney@outlook.com or phone 780-323-4183

EQUIPMENT IN ELK POINT, ALBERTA

Used, in good condition. $150,000.00 for the following:

• Paradise Air Ram extraction line, 128 frames

• Automotive uncapper with de-boxer

• Ralph Belt frame grabber, 9 frames

• Second generation wax press (Canadian made, Paradise knockoff)

• Water-jacketed Cowan in-floor sump with baffles and float switch (2 drum capacity)

• 900 gallon heated milk tank (half inch tubing Cowan heater)

• 2 tall plastic holding tanks on stands with 18 drums each

• Electric scale up to 2000 Lbs

• 3 two inch Cowan honey pumps

Please contact Jean-Marc Le Dorze at jeanmarcledorze@gmail.com

PARADIS HONEY LTD.

Has the following FOR SALE: 400- 5 frame Bee Nucs available. $325.00 each (minimum purchase 2. IMPORTANT: **Nucs must be picked up

**Pick up available in April-May-June in either Watino Alberta or Aldergrove BC

**Discount of $25/nuc available on large quantity (100+) orders

Call Danny for more info: 780-837-0302.

FOR SALE: 72 frame extractor. Dc drive

Stainless steel drum. Food grade painted basket. CFIA approved. Runs great. 2k OBO. Pics available. 100 steel queen excluders. $7 each. Info at andrewcapis@yahoo.ca

HONEY SUPERS FOR SALE

3500 - 8 & 9 stretched frame honey supers for sale.  Most are 9 frames. Asking $40 each.  Please email Karen Wolfe/Wolfes Natural Bee Products Inc. at karwolfe1@gmail.com.

MEIJER HONEY FARM

FOR SALE 10 frame splits made in June from Saskatraz stock.

Only frames and bees. $350 1st week of May they should have 4-6 frames of brood.

Strong double brood chamber hives. $500 5 frame nucs with 2024 queens available end of May beginning of June 250.

Purchase large quantities we can negotiate price. Contact Joe: 403 857 8077