Alberta Bee News Magazine - August 2021 by AlbertaBeekeepersCommission

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Canadian Honey Council Launches Awareness Campaign on Honey Spreads Entering Canadian Market

Drought Relief: Minister Dreeshen & Minister Bibeau to

Initiate Joint AgriRecovery Program

Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial

Beekeeping Operations

2021

06-07 Hive-side FAQ: Nosemosis 08-09 Alberta Open Farm Days and Alberta on the Plate events 10-11

Detecting Wax Moth Larvae In Frames Of Sealed Brood

ABC Eligible Producer News

Recipe Of The Month

Year of the Beekeeper Cover image courtesy of Gull Lake Honey Company Inc.

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Board of Directors President: JEREMY OLTHOF RR1 Tees AB T0C 2N0 T 403.872.4607 Teesbeesinc@gmail.com Vice President: CURTIS MIEDEMA BOX 39 SITE 11 RR1 BARRHEAD, ALBERTA T7N1N2 780.206.4483 miedemahoney@gmail.com Peace Region: RYAN HICKS BOX 625 McLennan AB T0H 2L0 / 780.837.0648 hicksry82@gmail.com NE Central Region: LORNE PRINS RR3 Station Main Lacombe AB / T4L 2N3 780.893.2337 lorne.prins@gmail.com South Region: GRACE STROM PO Box 5504 High River AB T1V 1M6 / T 403.422.0712 honeymill@honeymill.ca CHC Director: RON GREIDANUS PO Box 581 Stettler AB T0C 2L0 / 403.323.0234 rongreidanus@gmail.com

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Alberta Beekeepers Commission Fiscal Year September 1 to August 31. Eligible Producers with 100 or more live colonies: Base Fee $50.00 and must include a Product Service Fee of $1.05 per colony plus GST.

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Canadian Honey Council Launches Awareness Campaign on Honey Spreads Entering Canadian Market By Rod Scarlett, Executive Director, CHC same honey that would be prevented from entering the The Canadian Honey Council (CHC) and its industry country because of adulteration, could now enter the partners are looking for the Canadian Food Inspection country and land on shelves next to certified pure honey Agency (CFIA) to clarify some labelling and packaging and be labelled a honey spread. The ability to import issues as it pertains to honey. Of immediate concern adulterated product labelled as honey spread would put is the emergence of honey related products on the into jeopardy the whole honey import/export system. grocery store shelf that confuse consumers and threatens Canadian consumer confidence when purchasing If you have any comments or ideas that you think would honey. The appearance of “vegan honey” and “honey help us out, please do not hesitate to contact Ron spreads” in stores has meant that real honey is now in Greidanus, Curtis Miedema, or myself. competition with products that contain little or no honey. In addition to working with CFIA to rectify this situation, Rod Scarlett the CHC has launched a national public relations initiative to inform consumers of the differences. Special thanks to BeeMaid who supplied the BEE AWARE OF WHAT YOU'RE BUYING graphics that accompany the campaign. The concern, however, is much broader than this. The CFIA currently supports the integrity of Canadian honey industry by testing samples of imported honey for adulteration. Using the most advanced technology and traditional C-4 testing, Canada has a very good reputation for preventing the importation of adulterated honey despite the fact that honey is recognized as one of the most fraudulently produced food products. However, Canada must remain vigilant with the emergence of the new aforementioned products, with this new gap in the market now threatening the integrity of the Canadian honey industry. The

Honey spreads contain sugar syrups and artificial ingredients and only a small amount of pure honey.

Honey Spreads are not 100% Honey

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Drought Relief: Minister Dreeshen & Minister Bibeau to Initiate Joint AgriRecovery Program By Alberta Beekeepers Commission

fter a promising start to the growing season across Alberta, Mother Nature has decided to put agriculture to the test across the province.

The impacts of well below average precipitation and high temperatures can be seen across the province. While crop insurance will be the primary risk management tool for grain and oilseed farmers, livestock producers are facing immediate feed and water shortages that are impacting animal health. The Alberta Government has been actively working with the Federal Government to provide emergency relief through the AgriRecovery program to Alberta producers/ranchers affected by the drought. In a statement on July 15, Alberta Minister of Agriculture, Devin Dreeshen said the province has “received verbal commitment from Ottawa that a joint AgriRecovery program will be initiated to support Prairie producers affected by drought conditions prior to (a federal) election.” (Source:

share information on resources available from the province. DEMAG membership includes: AF, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, Alberta Beef Producers, Crop-Sector Working Group, Irrigation Council, Alberta Forage Industry Network, Alberta Association of Agricultural Fieldmen, Alberta Federation of Agriculture, Alberta Environment and Parks, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Next DEMAG meeting: July 29, 2021

https://www.agcanada.com/daily/request-line-openfor-agrirecovery-drought-plans-bibeau-says). A formal request was sent to the Federal government on Friday, July 16, 2021 to initiate an AgriRecovery assessment.

Regularly scheduled calls with Team Alberta presents an opportunity to seek feedback and share information with Alberta crop commodity associations. Team Alberta membership includes: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission, and Alberta Pulse Growers Commission. Team Alberta met today, moving to bi-weekly meetings going forward. Next meeting date is TBD. (Source https://seedalberta.ca/wp-content/

Agriculture and Forestry along with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) have formed a joint incident management team (IMT) to coordinate the development and implementation of options for addressing the impact of the drought. INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

uploads/2021/07/Dry-Conditions_Response-Update_ July-21-2021.pdf)

The Drought and Excess Moisture Advisory Group (DEMAG), co-chaired by AF and Rural Municipalities of Alberta, meets regularly with stakeholders including the beef and crop sectors for feedback on the severity of the drought and to

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Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial Beekeeping Operations

GUIDE TO VARROA MITE CONTROLS FOR COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING OPERATIONS

By The Honey Bee Health Coalition (HBHC) The Honey Bee Health Coalition has published a guide detailing how commercial beekeepers are finding success treating Varroa without relying exclusively on off-label chemical treatments. The guide is pivotal to the industry as Varroa mites are already showing signs of widespread resistance to off-label varroacides.

Photo Credit: George Hansen

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The Honey Bee Health Coalition offers this Guide free of charge, and permits others to duplicate and distribute it. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. If you distribute the Guide, please give appropriate credit to the Coalition as its author. We encourage readers to distribute it to beekeepers and anyone else who can benefit from it.

Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial Beekeeping Operations lays out a vision that addresses the risks of resistance created by off-label use. Widespread resistance to products like amitraz poses a serious threat to the long-term financial health of every commercial beekeeping business. Continuous use of off-label amitraz, with increasing dosages (as it becomes less effective), is likely to cause amitraz to lose its effectiveness, just as other products like coumaphos and tau-fluvalinate have become largely ineffective for controlling Varroa mites.

HOW HIATT MANAGES VARROA In recent years, Chris has used a combination of methods to manage Varroa: • Monitoring • Brood breaks • A variety of chemical treatments This combination has generally helped the operation meet its goal going into almond pollination of no higher than 35% colony loss, which is better than the national average. Chris noted that a 15% annual loss was the norm 15 years ago, and it was 10% before that. MONITORING

This guide aims to help commercial beekeepers evaluate a variety of Varroa control methods that can be integrated into a management plan to protect their bees and their business. It highlights the experiences of beekeepers who are having success as they explore alternative strategies to limit their reliance on off-label amitraz and avoid using unregistered products.

Chris Hiatt, Hiatt Honey Company, Madera, California Hiatt Honey Company was started 52 years ago in Washington by Chris Hiatt’s father, a schoolteacher, who had spent a couple summers working for an Oregon beekeeper. Chris said that, after running hives in Alberta, Canada, his dad decided to summer bees in North Dakota in the 1970s. With five brothers involved, the company is now based in Madera, California, in the Central Valley, as well as in Ephrata, Washington, and Bowman, North Dakota. Business revenue comes primarily from honey production, and the portion derived from pollination services has grown over the years to about 40% of revenue. The company’s bees pollinate almonds, blueberries, plums, cherries, and kiwis in the Central Valley as well as apples in Washington. The operation’s 20,000 colonies spend all summer in North Dakota, and then most overwinter outdoors in California while a few truckloads winter indoors in Idaho. Chris is vice president of the American Honey Producers Association and has served on the steering committee of the Honey Bee Health Coalition.

In addition to documenting six case studies examining various approaches to Varroa treatment, the guide also reviews the causes and impacts of Varroa mite resistance to varroacides. It also highlights control methods that can be used in an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy or a highly specific, knowledge-driven approach, referred to as precision apiculture. To download the guide, please visit: https://

honeybeehealthcoalition.org/varroacontrolsguide/

Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial Beekeeping Operations

The company monitors for mites in the spring and fall, and sampling is done in select yards on 10 to 15 hives per yard. Chris said he expects to have high mite loads after pulling honey, and monitoring is a focus after that. “You have to follow up and monitor, especially in the fall and the spring when you do mite treatments. You have to go back and check and see if it worked to reduce mites below threshold,” he said. “If you let the mites get too high, the viruses are already in there, and they’re ticking time bombs.” ROTATING WITH THYMOL Chris’s operation uses the thymol product Apiguard® the most in its chemical treatment rotation. The business applies Apiguard® in the spring, between almonds and oranges, and again in May before the colonies go to North Dakota. In July, the company uses oxalic acid in between the first and second honey pull. Then in late August and early September, Chris said he uses amitraz in the form of Apivar® strips. Once the colonies are back in California, the business applies Apiguard® again in October and November. “After we had done an Apivar® treatment, coming in with an Apiguard® after that, it really cleaned them up,” he said. The hives that indoor winter in Idaho also receive an oxalic treatment. In total, it adds up to five or six treatments per year.

“If you let the mites get too high, the viruses are already in there, and they’re ticking time bombs.” Page 9

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Hive-side FAQ: Nosemosis By Emily Olson, Apiculture Technician, ABC Tech Transfer Program

ith arrival of spring, honey bees can safely emerge from their insulated hives to meet the warming sun. Colonies are vulnerable and need plenty of resources to recoup the losses incurred over the winter months. Spring is an important time and high pathogen levels can hinder the progress of the colony. Specifically, Nosema disease is one to consider during this season. Nosema levels are typically highest during the spring and controlling this pathogen is critical to ensuring your colony thrives. WHAT IS NOSEMA? Nosemosis or Nosema disease is caused by a single celled fungi belonging to the phylum Microsporidia. Nosema reproduce by forming spores which can persist in the environment for many years. There are 2 species of Nosema that infect honey bees: Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae. Recently, these 2 species were reclassified to the genus Varimorpha but are still commonly referred to as Nosema. Originally, Nosema apis was a pest of the European honey bee (EHB) and Nosema ceranae, the Asian honey bee (AHB). However, N. ceranae crossed over to the EHB a few years ago and has become the dominant Nosema species found in our bees. Both species can be found within a single bee but it has been documented that N. ceranae is more detrimental to colonies. HOW DOES A COLONY BECOME INFECTED WITH NOSEMA? Queens, workers, and drones can become infected with Nosema spores by consuming contaminated food and water, during trophallaxis from an infected to a healthy bee, and by cleaning or robbing contaminated hives. After ingesting a Nosema spore, the fungus will germinate and multiply within the midgut cell, producing more spores and eventually rupturing the cell wall. The spores are released into the midgut and either infect other cells or are excreted. The fecal matter can then contaminate hive substrates (e.g., wax/comb) and infect other bees. HOW DOES NOSEMA AFFECT HONEY BEES? Nosema infection can cause long lasting digestion issues and lead to a reduced adult bee lifespan. Studies have shown that high number of Nosema spores are associated with malformation of brood-food glands and elevated levels of juvenile hormone. As a result, infected bees often don’t produce brood food and initiate foraging activities prematurely. Younger

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• Count the spores on 5 squares of the hemocytometer.

bees switch to foraging earlier in life and are therefore less efficient at gathering resources, and less successful at returning to the colony from foraging trips. This results in a shortage of food in the colony, which affects brood rearing and the overall productivity of the hive. Infected colonies are also more susceptible to secondary infections, such as chalkbrood, due to lower brood nest temperatures (a result from the reduced population size) and the damaged midgut cells.

• Calculate the number of spores per bee by multiplying the number of spores counted by 50,000. If there are 1 million spores per bee or more, treatment is recommended. HOW IS NOSEMA CONTROLLED? Once a Nosema infection above the recommended threshold of 1 million spores per bee is identified, colonies can be treated with Fumagillin-B. Fumagillin is an anti-fungal compound and is the only registered chemical treatment for honey bee colonies with Nosema in Canada. It is important to follow the label instructions to ensure the treatment is safe and effective.

Drones and queens are also susceptible to Nosema disease. Infected drones may have a decreased body mass and sperm viability, reducing the success of mating. Queens with high Nosema spore loads are poor egg layers and there is evidence that oocytes (immature eggs) degrade as a result. Additionally, infected queens are more likely to be superseded, contributing to the poor productivity of the colony.

Fumagillin suppresses the actively growing stages of Nosema spp. but it has no effect on spores, which can remain dormant on equipment for many years. Fumigation with acetic acid has proven to be effective at killing spores and disinfecting contaminated equipment (for more details, see https:// honeybee.uoguelph.ca/resources-for-beekeepers/aceticacid-fumigation/). Frames can also be sent for irradiation, but this can be time consuming and costly as the closest facility is in Port Coquitlam, BC.

HOW IS NOSEMA DETECTED? Unfortunately, visual detection is unreliable in diagnosing Nosema disease, as symptoms will often look similar to problems caused by other pathogens or poor environmental conditions. However, closely monitoring your colony is an important step in detecting when something is wrong and should be followed with other diagnoses tools. Greasy looking bees with swollen abdomens and wings held at odd angles can be a sign of Nosema apis infection. If the colony is weak, unproductive, and a reduced population size is noticed, Nosema may be the cause. Dysentery (fecal matter on the outside of the colony) is often associated with Nosema apis but not necessarily the cause. High Nosema infections occur in the spring which coincides with bees leaving the hive after the long winter. Bees do not defecate inside the hive so once the warm spring weather arrives they are free to answer nature’s call.

Prevention is always preferable and easier than treating a disease once it takes hold. Ensuring colonies are strong and well fed in the fall will help stave off diseases throughout the winter. Eliminating co-stressors such as other diseases or lack of food/water, reducing weak colonies to a nuc or single box, placing in a warm sunny location, and limiting the amount you go into the hive in the winter/spring will help prevent Nosema disease. The Tech Transfer Program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

A reliable and accurate method to diagnose Nosema disease is by microscopy. Many beekeepers do this on their own, but samples can also be sent to a lab for testing. • Collect a sample of forager bees from a honey frame (30-60 bees). • Separate the abdomens, crushed them thoroughly and combine with water (1 mL water per 1 bee abdomen). • Place a drop of the prepared sample onto a hemocytometer and analyze it under a microscope. 7

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Experience local, pure, Alberta honey this August as part of Alberta Open Farm Days and Alberta on the Plate events By Alberta Beekeepers Commission

OPEN FARM DAYS TIPS AND TRICKS • Bring cash!! While Open Farm Days is a free event, there may be paid activities. You might see some farm-fresh products you’d like to buy, or some farms may have lunch you’ll be able to purchase. Debit/credit card transactions may not be available. • Bring a cooler! This will be handy for all the fresh products you’ve purchased • Pay attention to the signs and rules at each farm. These are working farms and safety is number 1! • Be prepared for the weather (and mosquitoes) and appropriate shoe wear is a must. • Charge your phone/camera because you’re going to want to take a lot of pictures • No pets. At all. Please leave Rover at home. Pets are not allowed on farms. • Use the #ABFarmDays hashtag and tag us in all your photos Learn more and start planning your Alberta Open Farm Days adventure by visiting https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/

ugust in Alberta is the best time of year to experience amazing local fresh produce that has been expertly grown and harvested by talented local farmers. With long summer days and dedicated beekeepers and farmers committed to producing high quality locally grown and produced products (including honey!), August is a great time to hit the road and discover the flavors of Alberta! We have a number of our beekeepers and honey producers participating in this year’s events so make sure to check out the event websites below to include a sweet Alberta honey stop on your itinerary!

Alberta Open Farm Days

FARM EXPERIENCE OPEN HOUSE | AUGUST 14 & 15, 2021 Join Alberta Open Farm Days in August when more than 100 farms, ranches, and ag-tourism operators open their gates and invite visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products.

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DINE AROUND FESTIVAL | AUGUST 6 -15, 2021

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF OPEN FARM DAYS Open Farm Days is a great opportunity to get out of the city, or town and visit your neighbouring communities, eat delicious food and meet your farmers! Due to Covid-19, farm experiences might look different this year. Please follow all directives from AHS and the guidelines set out by the host farms.

Alberta on the Plate is a province-wide celebration of the incredible bounty grown and produced across our beautiful province. Anchored by a ten-day dine around festival highlighting local restaurants and products, Alberta on the Plate connects consumers to agriculture through our local restaurant industry and by continuing the conversation started by initiatives like Alberta Open Farm Days.

SCHEDULING YOUR FARM VISITS • Please make sure you’ve scheduled your visit with your farms. This helps our farms know who is coming and so they can plan accordingly. • Choose farms to visit and plan your route through the Open Farm Days website: https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/host-farms/

Each year during Local Food Week in August, Alberta on the Plate (AOTP) hosts a province-wide Dine Around where participating restaurants offer multi-course, fixed price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers and brewers. These restaurants range from casual to fine dining and everything in between. Each menu has recommended local pairings to be sure you get the perfect match for your meal. Alberta on the Plate is pleased to have an exceptional array of participating restaurants from all across Alberta taking part in the 2021 province-wide Dine Around. These restaurants vary from cozy cafés to fine dining establishments, from urban centres like Calgary to rural communities like St. Paul.

Find out more and check out the participating producers and restaurants (including some of our local honey producers!) on the AOTP website at https://www.albertaontheplate.com/

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Images courtesy of Good Morning Honey, Open Farm Days, 2019, and Gull Lake Honey Company Inc.

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Detecting Wax Moth Larvae In Frames Of Sealed Brood By Rob Snyder, Bee Informed Partnership https://beeinformed.org/2021/07/02/detecting-wax-moth-larvae-in-frames-of-sealed-brood/

Another visual identifier of developing wax moths in colonies is when the capping is chewed down, appearing like the bee was trying to chew out of the cell (Image 2). This is actually caused by adult bees removing the wax layer on top of the capping containing the cocoon, as the bees have most likely detected the dead pupa below under the capping and are working on removing it. You often find these signs in older dark comb. (See images 1-4).

As a honeybee health field specialist, when I am assessing a colony’s health I look for irregularities in the sealed or open brood (Image 1 & 2). These irregularities may indicate the presence of diseases or pests. One common pest that can cause brood irregularities is the wax moth. Wax moth larvae develop underneath the honey bee colony’s brood cappings. The wax moth larvae often bind a honey bee pupa’s feet to the midline of the of frame, resulting in pupae that are not able to molt properly and therefore die in the capped cell before emergence. When identifying and locating wax moth larvae in a brood frame, the first thing I look for are honey bee pupae that have been uncapped in a straight line. Usually, those pupae have developed heads and are in the purple eyed stage (Image 1). This symptom is coined bald brood. The pupa is often uncapped in a straight line with the next few cells being noticeably light as if the bees were slowly chewing the cappings (see Image 2). In contrast, I have also seen these lines of capped brood with the capping becoming dark brown.

Image 2: Capped brood with irregularities. Notice the light colored, thin cappings in the center of the image; this is usually a sign of damage caused by wax moth larval tunneling. This image was taken before I dug out the wax moth larva.Photo Credit: Robert Snyder, CA Field Specialist

Image 1. Brood irregularities. Uncapped brood, before I dug out the wax moth larva. Notice the uncapped brood are in a straight line and are in the purple eye developmental stage. Photo Credit: Robert Snyder, CA Field Specialist.

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Image 3: After I dug the wax moth larvae out, notice how the uncapped brood is not in a line. Photo Credit: Robert Snyder, CA Field Specialist

We see these same chewing behaviors on the 2nd day of hygienic testing where they often puncture the capping as opposed to just making it thinner. I would say having a hygienic queen is an advantage for combating wax moth and other diseases by removing them quickly. You can read more about bald brood and see additional images in one of my past blogs HERE.

Below is a video of me digging out a wax moth larvae. You will notice in the video that I have modified my hive tool so it is easier to use to uncap brood and dig out pollen, brood or wax moth larvae. For more information on how I modified my hive tool read MY BLOG HERE.

Once you’ve located the wax moth larva, the final step is digging it out with the sharp end of the hive tool. If you do a good job, you can get the larva out on the first try, but it does take some practice (shown in Image 3 & 4). I can usually dig out the wax moth larva from beneath the cappings on my first try, but sometimes it takes some more digging to find it.

You may see more damage from the moths during the spring. If you only find one wax moth in a frame, do not be alarmed: just remove the larva and consider yourself lucky that it isn’t worse. This was most likely one wax moth larva that survived underneath the colony’s cappings. If you have a large area of silk built across the surface of the frames from thriving moth larvae, make sure you remove the older wax moth cocoons and any netting or tunneling removed from frames. Healthy strong colonies and even smaller colonies can usually keep the wax moth at bay. Wax moths can be a problem for small colonies in the winter who cannot cover all of the comb. Wax moths usually prefer dead out equipment, so to prevent infestations in unused comb it is best to either store comb with fumigants, leave a light on 24 hours a day with comb exposed to the light and/or keep comb in a cold room or freezer.

Image 4: Here you can see another wax moth I removed from the brood. Photo Credit: Robert Snyder, CA Field Specialist 11

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2021 Public Liability Insurance Renewal

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Eligible Producer Public Liability Insurance –renewal for 2021/2022. If you currently hold an existing Public Liability Insurance policy with The Cooperators through the ABC, your policy is due to expire on September 1, 2021, at 12:01 AM. To ensure your continue to receive Public Liability insurance coverage through the Cooperators after September 1, 2021 at 12.01AM, please follow the below steps: Complete the renewal process for Public Liability Insurance by following the below steps: 1. Download and complete the Cooperators Questionnaire document from our website at: https://

www.albertabeekeepers.ca/wp-content/ uploads/2020/08/2020_Waiver-and-Questionnaire.pdf 2. Email the completed questionnaire to jules.ham@ albertabeekeepers.ca or the post the completed form together with cheque payment for the premium to: ABC, 11434 – 168 St, Suite #102, Edmonton Alberta T5M 3T9. Payments can be made by e-transfer to office@ albertabeekeepers.ca or by cheque to the mailing address. 3. Following the receipt of your completed questionnaire and payment of the premium, your policy will be renewed and a copy of your new certificate of insurance will be emailed to you. If we DO NOT receive your completed questionnaire and payment prior to August 26, 2021, your policy will be canceled. After this date, all renewals or new requests will be processed as they are received and policy documents emailed out as created. Any questions please contact jules.ham@

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Employment Classified Ad Updates For 2022

2021 Registration of Hives If you have not registered for 2021, please fill out the Beekeeper Registration Form (https://formsmgmt.gov. ab.ca/Public/APC12169.xdp) and submit the completed form by emailing to bee@gov.ab.ca or by fax to 780-4226096. For troubleshooting, questions, or help, please contact:

We are now accepting updates to classified employment ads for 2022. To view your current employment classified ad, please visit: https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/wp-

content/uploads/2018/09/ABN-July-2021_classifieds1.pdf

Bee Health Assurance Team Alberta Agriculture and Forestry 1-780-644-8746, bee@gov.ab.ca

Wages by Commodity Forthcoming Minimum Hourly Wage Rates For Experienced Adult Workers in Canada Please note the change in wages for NOC 8431 for 2021:

2021 ABC Eligible Producer Invoicing

How to update your employment ad in Alberta Bee News Magazine:

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-socialdevelopment/services/foreign-workers/agricultural/ agricultural-wages.html#h2.1

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• Review your current ad here: https://www.

The ABC’s Fiscal Year is September 1 to August 31. The ABC will commence invoicing beekeepers (Eligible Producers) the annual hive levy and service charge inSeptember 2021. Annual hive levy invoices will be emailed and posted in hard copy to all Eligible Producers with 100 or more live colonies.

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Recipe of the Month

Ingredients

Honey Lime Chicken Skewers

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2 Tbsp. Honey 3 Tbsp.Soy sauce 1 Tbsp.Olive oil 1 Juiced lime 1 lb.Chicken breast strips, skinless and boneless

Instructions In a small bowl, whisk all liquid ingredients together until completely blended. Pour mixture into a freezer bag and add in chicken strips. Reseal bag and gently shake to cover chicken strips. Allow to marinade for 2 hours.

Recipe courtesy of Beautiful Eats & Things https://www.beautifuleatsandthings.com/2020/06/23/fresh-honey-thymegrapefruit-cocktail/

Next, prepare skewers by soaking skewers in water for 15 minutes. Remove chicken strips from marinade and skewer onto bamboo sticks. Grill on medium to high heat for 8 minutes or until juices are clear and chicken is fully cooked.Enjoy Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board

https://honey.com/recipe/honey-lime-chicken-skewers

NEW Guide to Indoor Storage of Honey Bee Colonies in the USA, Version 2.0! At Project Apis m., we are continuing our legacy of investing in practical resources and BMPs for beekeepers! We are happy to announce the release of the new Indoor Storage Guide for Honey Bees in the USA, Version 2.0, in partnership with Washington State University and Healthy Hives. This interactive online and print resource contains three brand new chapters on Varroa control, overwintering for backyard beekeepers, and demographics, and is designed to be continuously updated with the best and newest information available about storing bees indoors. Visit the ONLINE RESOURCE to see what's new, and to download the .pdf of the Indoor Storage Guide V 2.0

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Can the Ag Sector Achieve Zero Plastic Waste on the Farm? July, 2020

and more, they look to the manufacturers of these products and packaging to offer solutions to the mounting volume of plastics used to deliver crop input products or to store and preserve harvested crop and livestock fodder.

Modern farming utilizes technologies and innovative products that can help farmers operate efficiently with a goal of higher productivity yields in both crops and livestock. Some of these tools are well known in today’s farming operations and include items made of plastic, such as grain bags and baler twine, as well as plastic containers – jugs, drums and totes – that are used to deliver products such as pesticides and fertilizers. While these are convenient and sometimes essential tools around farms, they can be difficult to manage when they are empty. However, innovative ideas from industry and farmers can lead to better outcomes for managing these materials.

Attitudes about managing these used materials are shifting not only on the farm, but within ag industry circles, as well. Many manufacturers of ag products using plastics fund recycling programs available to farmers through Cleanfarms programs to advance the circular economy for plastics. The circular economy considers all aspects of the product design to minimize unnecessary products, and design materials that can be reused or recycled, keeping them in the economy and out of the environment. The Government of Alberta has already committed to advancing a circular economy for all plastics in the province.

Waste analysis studies in the province estimate that Alberta farmers generate just over 14,000 tonnes of various types of ag plastic annually, which is about the same as Saskatchewan, and includes containers, grain bags, plastic baler twine, bale wrap, silage bags and bunker covers.

Ultimately, the goal is to achieve zero plastic waste in the agricultural sector meaning that for farmers, these materials can be used efficiently, never becoming waste, which contributes to positive onfarm stewardship.

Many farmers have shared their preference for options that avoid ‘use and discard’ practices, but admit they are challenged to find alternatives. More

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PARADIS VALLEY HONEY LTD Apiary in Watino, AB (NE-34-77-24-W5); requires the following for the 2021 beekeeping season. 5-Apiary Technicians (NOC8431) $15.42/ hr; 5-Apiary Workers (NOC8431) $15.42/hr & 2-Farm Labourers (NOC8431) $15.42/hr. APIARY TECHNICIAN applicants must have, minimum 3 years' experience with commercial beekeeping & are expected to work efficiently unsupervised. Experience driving trucks and a clean driving record are assets. APIARY WORKER applicants must have one or more years' experience working with live bee colonies; all work will be done supervised. FARM LABOURER applicants do not require any previous experience, training is available and all work will be done under supervision. All listed positions are seasonal/fulltime positions from April 2021-November 2021 with 40-50 hours of work per week. Hours of work are dependent on weather conditions. No formal education is needed for any of these positions. All positions take part in the break down & rebuilding of live bee colonies, honey harvest, honey extraction, collection of pollen & feeding of hives. On-site farm housing is available. Interested applicants can apply by emailing resumes info@paradisvalleyhoney.com. Follow us on FB or visit us online at www.paradisvalleyhoney.com to learn more about our values and operations

July to September 2021 (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

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 6 positions available for Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). Applicants must have two years of Apiary technician experience. The rate of pay is $15.20-$17.00/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 2021 (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 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 $15.20-$16.00/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

DEJONG’S HONEY FARM BROOKS, AB requires four general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 20, 2021 to November 1, 2021. $16/ 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 1-403362-6506 or call 1-403-501-4226. 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. $16.00 - $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 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 - $16 per hour, depending on experience. Possible bonus 18

GREIDANUS APIARIES in Sturgeon County, Alberta for the 2021 season from March to November. Requiring four (4) Apiary Labourers, four (4) Apiary Workers and six (6) Apiary Technicians. Seeking four (4) Apiary Labourers at $15.00/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 four (4) Apiary Workers at $16.00/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 GREIDANUS FARMS INC.at Granum, AB requires 17 general farm workers (NOC 8431) from March 10, 2021 to November 10, 2021. $15.20/ 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.

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1 Prepare the pan with oxalic acid dihydrate, 2 Inset the pan and place the VARROX EDDY through the flight opening and 3 Apply with one press of the button. When the light blinks, remove the unit.

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WESTLOCK HONEY PRODUCERS INC. Located at 59332 RR15 Westlock County is seeking applicants for the following positions available in the 2021 season:4 Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431). $15.20-18/hr depending on experience. Full time 45+ hrs per week Feb thru Oct 2021. 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 2021. ($15.20 - $17 /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

staff. Bonuses may be available. Email resumes to kiwijobs@witdouckfarms.com Drop off resumes at 94056 Highway 845 Coaldale AB, Mail resumes Box 65 Iron Springs AB T0K 1G0

depending on experience. Must have a minimum of 1-year (season) experience. (Bonus possible) Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner. Assisting technicians with bees & equipment. Assisting with harvesting honey, pollen & beeswax. Assisting with the bee yard and equipment maintenance. 3 APIARY Laboure’s (bee farm worker) (NOC 8431) F/T (40+hrs/wk.) starting at $15.20/ hr. Applicant must have 7 months to less than 1 year of experience Duties include: Manual labor of the apiary. Harvesting honey and extraction, processing beeswax. Contact Meijer Honey Farm 181072 TWPRD 32-4 Box 295, Delia, AB T0J 0W0 Email: meijerhoneyfarm@outlook.com

KIWI BRIAN’S HONEY near Coaldale AB(94056 H845), is seeking employees for the 2021 season. Apiary Technicians: 8431 (4 positions; starting at $16.50-$20.00/ hr) and Apiary Workers Noc: 8431 (15 positions; starting at $15.50-18.00/hr) and Farm Laborers (2 Positions; starting at $15.0016.00/hr) needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) as early as February 2021 up until November 16 2021 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. 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. 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. Apiary Laborers do not require any experience but must be committed to working with bees, be in good physical condition and have the ability to 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

HICKS HONEY FARMS LTD. Near McLennan, AB, 77405 Range Road 193A, is seeking for the 2021 season, 2 Apiary Supervisors, NOC 8252. Applicants must have 5 years experience working in a Canadian apiary and must have a valid drivers license. Duties will be running a crew of apiary technicians and workers to help maintain hive health. Feeding and treating bees, making splits, queen work, harvest preparation, harvesting honey, and getting the bees ready for winter are the critical duties. Wages will be $22.00/hour for the right candidate. Year round work available starting January 20, 2021. Also seeking 6 apiary technicians, NOC 8431. Three years experience in a Canadian apiary required. $16.50-$18.00/ hour. Duties include helping supervisors in maintaining bee health. Includes, feeding, treating, splitting, queen work, harvesting, and winter preparation. Also includes equipment maintenance and woodwork. Starts January 20, 2021 to November 5, 2021. Also seeking 10 apiary labourers, NOC 8431. $15.20-$16.50/ hour. Labourers will assist in harvest preparation, harvesting, extracting, and winter preparation. Experience an asset but will train the right candidate. Starts May 5, 2021 to November 5, 2021. All jobs may have weekend and evening work. Accomodations available. Supervisors and Technicians may have some work in the Similkameen valley in BC for both spring and fall. Apply to hicksry82@gmail.com or mail to Hicks Honey Farms Ltd., Box 181, McLennan, AB T0H2L0. MEIJER HONEY FARM is looking for applicants for the 2021 season. All positions are F/T on a seasonal basis from Feb 2021-Oct 2021. 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. 9 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) F/T (40+ hrs./ wk.) starting at ($17.00-$22.00/hr. depending on experience. (Possible bonus). Must have a minimum of 2-3 years (seasons) working fulltime on a Canadian commercial apiary. 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, pollen & beeswax. Supervise and instruct other employees. Drive (including std transmission & medium duty trucks) & daily maintenance on vehicles. Operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Maintaining field and/or production records. Monitoring and reporting to management. 5 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) F/T (40+hrs/wk.) starting at ($16.00-$19.00/hr. 20

SUPERNUC APIARIES located near Granum, AB (251032 TWP RD 104) has the following positions for the 2021 season. APIARY WORKERS (Technician/ worker NOC 8431) 4 positions; wage starting at $15.20 - $18.00/hr, needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) from Mar 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Some evening, night and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available. 1 year experience required. No educational requirements. Duties include assisting with beehive maintenance and treatments, building and repairing bee equipment, moving hives, harvesting and extracting honey, andwinter preparation. All wages are negotiable based on experience and productivity. A valid driver's license and the ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit and accustomed to working with honeybees. Email resumes to aovinge@gmail.com or fax to 403-687-2154 TEGART APIARIES HONEY is seeking for the 2021 season (Dec 15, 2020 - Nov 15, 2021): 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS min 3+ years experience at a Canadian commercial apiary or equivalent. Must have driving experience & may be required to supervise a crew ($16.40- $19.00/hr with possible bonus) 7 APIARY WORKERS min 2+ years experience at a Canadian commercial apiary or equivalent ($15.25-$16.40/hr with possible bonus.) All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Applicants must be accustomed to working with honey bees and have a good understanding of colony management, bee equipment maintenance and honey/beeswax processing. Both Apiary Techs and Apiary Workers can expect average 45+ hrs per week. Accommodations available. Some evening, and night work may be required. Main work location is Tegart Apiaries Honey Farms is located 2.5 miles from Fairview, Alberta (30024 TWP RD 820). All positions 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: ph. (780)835-2115 or email tegarthoney@telus.net; Box 904 Fairview, AB T0H1L0

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PLEASANT VALLEY HONEY LTD. (SW 15 46 27 W4) requires: Four 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 November 2021 ($15-$19/hr depending on exp.) (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. Six APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru November 2021 ($15-$17/hr depending on exp.) (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 Ryan Olthof at 272072 Highway 13, Falun, AB; mail to RR1, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1W8; or email at pvhpbees@gmail.com.

8431 (7 positions) ($15.20 - $17.00/hr with possible bonus) for full time (40 + hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2021. Applicants must be able to work in presence of honeybees (Apiary work) & will assist with colony management & harvest crop. Some labourers 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, experience 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 available. Rural area. Apply: paradishoney@outlook.com or mail to Paradis Honey Ltd, c/o Lise Paradis Box 99, Girouxville, AB T0H 1S0

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. On-Farm 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

PARADIS HONEY LTD. 5023-50 St & SW4-78-23-W5 Girouxville, AB Requires 1 FARM SUPERVISOR NOC 8252 for fulltime (40+ hrs/ wk) year round employment ($15.80 - $20.00/ hr - bonuses possible) depending on experience. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 yrs (seasons) in a Canadian commercial apiary. Duties include assist management in bee colony management & harvest crop. Recognize, report, monitor hive health issues. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. English an asset. Valid driver’s license an asset. 4 APIARY TECHNICIANS NOC 8431 $15.20 - $19/hr (bonuses possible) depending on experience for full time (40+ hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2021. Must have a minimum of 3+ yrs experience working with bees in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Some 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. Duties include assist management in bee colony management & harvest crop. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. English an asset. Valid driver’s license an asset. GENERAL LABOURERS (FARM)– NOC

HONEYBEAR APIARIES LTD. (49535 Range Road 234, Leduc County, AB. T4X0Y7) located near Rollyview, Alberta; needs 1 Apiary Worker (NOC8431), 1-2 years beekeeping experience at $16-22/hr. The top wage rates apply to successful applicants who significantly exceed the minimum experience requirements. Must be physically fit. A valid driver’s license is an asset. Employment is for the 2021 season from April – October. Job duties include spring inspections, unwrapping, splitting, supering, honey removal, applying mite controls, fall feeding and wrapping for winter. Onsite housing is provided. Direct your application to Barrie Termeer by email to honeybear@xplornet.com or fax 780-643-6928.

NOLTE APIARIES at 55503 Rge Rd 260 Sturgeon County, AB. T8R 0T6. Seeking 4 Apiary Technicians with 3+yrs of experience in commercial beekeeping. Education not required. Salary $15.42-$24/hr. Job duties: bee colony management, monitoring & treatment of colony diseases, honey harvesting. Seeking 6 Apiary Workers NOC 8431. Wage $15.42-$22/hr. 1 yr. Experience, No education. Job duties asset with bee colony management, & honey harvest. Seeking 4 Apiary Labourers Wage $15.42-$20/ hr. No Experience, no education. Job Duties honey harvesting & bee colony management. All positions Manufacturing & assemble hive equipment. Handling heavy loads. Full-time, March to October 2022, 40+hrs/wk. Operate vehicles/forklifts. Valid driver’s license an asset. Apply by e-mail beebuss12@gmail.com

BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta, requires Four Apiary Labourers (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year experience in commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $15.50 - $17.50/ hour; Also required is Fifteen Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) with a minimum of three years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping, wages ranging from $17.50 - $23.50/hour. All positions are fulltime (45+ hours/week) for the February 1st – October 31st, 2021 season and involve the work and care of honeybees for honey 21

HONEY MEADOWS FARM is located 10 km south of Calgary at 226012 72st St. E Foothills, Alberta. We are looking to hire 14 beekeepers for the 2021 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:8431$15.20/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. PALA’S VITAMIN HONEY FARM in Wembley, AB for the 2021 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), $15.00-$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, 2021. 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 two Apiary Workers NOC 8431, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($16-$18/hr depending on experience) February thru October 2021. Must have a minimum of 1 season working full-time 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; operate & maintain other apiary equipment (including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps); conduct bee yard maintenance; Accommodations available. We are located at 833071 RR231 Grimshaw, AB Canada. Contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0. Rob 780 332 4862 or Fax 780 332 4822 or email andrewdicksonbeekeeper@gmail.com.

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POELMAN APIARIES LTD.located near Fort Macleod, AB (102007A Range Rd 254) has the following positions available for the 2022 season: 6 SUPERVISORS (SKILLED WORKER, NOC 8252) with a minimum of 5 years(seasons) experience working at a Canadian apiary. Employment needed from March through October 2022; wage starting at $15.50 - $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. 18 TECHNICIAN/ WORKERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1-2 years experience. Employment needed from April through November 2022; wage starting at $15.50$16.50(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. 3 GENERAL FARM LABOURERS (LOW SKILL WORKER, NOC 8431) experience is an asset but will be trained. Employment needed for April through November 2022; wage starting at $15.50 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 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. 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.

Technicians must have a minimum of 1-2 seasons working in a Canadian style commercial apiary, as an Apiary harvester. Apiary Technicians will be required to assist Apiary Supervisors with day to day colony management, extracting and honey processing. 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.

Apiary Worker or General Farm Worker with employment March thru October 2021 ($15.20$19/ 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. Five APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) with a minimum of 1 year (season) experience and with employment March thru October 2021 ($15.20$17/ 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 23318Hwy 50, Tees, AB; mail to RR1, Tees, AB T0C 2N0; or email at teesbeesinc@gmail.com

GOLDEN EARS APIARIES INC Mission, BC, is seeking 12 Apiary Supervisors at $14.80/hr starting Feb 1,2021 until Oct. 31/2021, 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. Also, we require 3 Apiary Technicians at $14.13/hr working 40+hr/ wk, from March 1,2021 to Oct.31/2021. Apiary

MIGHTY PEACE HONEY Requires Six Apiary Technicians, NOC 8431, for full time (40+ hrs/ wk) employment ($16-$20/hr depending on experience) February thru October 2021. Must have a minimum of 2 seasons working full-time 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 TEGART APIARIES is seeking 3 APIAIRY WORKERS with min 2+ years experience at a Canadian Commercial apiary operation. (@ $15.25-$16.40/ hr with possible bonus) for July 10, 2021 to November 15, 2021. 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 TEES BEES INC. requires: 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 23

MCW APIARIES has two positions available for Apiary Technician (NOC8431) starting February 1st October 31st 2021. Must have at least three years of commercial beekeeping experience with wage staring at $18/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 has two positions available for Apiary Workers (NOC 8431), starting February 1st October 31st, 2021. Must have at least one year of experience and a valid driver's license. Accommodation available if required. Wages starting at $15/hr with some evening and weekend work. Hours are 45 hours per week with some evening and weekends,1he lob involves doing such tasks as feeding, medicating, 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.

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T’N’T APIARIES REQUIRE: An APIARY FOREPERSON (NOC 8252) for fulltime (40+ hrs/wk) year round employment ($19.00$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 8431) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($17.00-$22/hr depending on experience. Bonuses possible) Two (2) positions year-round. Three (3) positions March 1st - October 31st. 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. 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(including forklifts, chainsaws & pumps). Conduct bee yard maintenance. Keep some field and/or production records. 6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) for full time (40+ hrs/wk) employment ($15.00-$19.00/hr. depending on experience. Bonuses Possible) January thru November 2021. Applicants must be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Duties include: Caring for honeybee colonies in the appropriate manner 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 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) tntapi@mcsnet.ca

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 ($15.20/hr) in 2021. 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 2021 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 ($15.50-$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 ($15.20/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 - $15.20/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 25

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EMPLOYMENT GOOD MORNING HONEY LTD. in Parkland County, AB (51516-RR15) is looking for: (2) APIARY TECHNICIANS ($16.50/hr NOC8431 for employment January thru October 2021. The positions are full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. Accommodation provided. 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. Applicant must be in good physical condition. A valid driver's license is required. We also require (3) APIARY WORKERS ($15.50/ hr) NOC8431 with employment January thru October 2021. The positions are full time (44+ hrs/wk). Some weekend, evening and night work required. Accommodation provided. 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. Applicant must be in good physical condition and have a minimum 1+ years experience working in a Canadian style commercial apiary. We also require (2) APIARY LABOURER (Bee Farm Worker) ($15/hr ) NOC 8431 with employment January thru October 2021. This position is full time (44+ hrs/wk.) Some weekend, evening and night work required. Accommodation provided. Located 10 min SW of Stony Plain, Alberta. The Apiary Labourer MUST be able to work in the presence of honey bees. Applicant must be in good physical condition. Production bonus payments may be included for all positions. Email resumes to Richard at albertahoney@gmail.com or call (780) 257-9060 between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri only. YAREMCIO HONEY is seeking 8 full time seasonal Apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) for the 2021 March - October Season. Apiary Technician's must have at least 2 years previous bee keeping experience and a valid driver's license. Apiary Technician's must be able to work in a team environment, as well as, independently. Apiary Technicians must also have great attention to detail and handle the pressure of working under tight deadlines. Previous leadership experience is considered an asset. 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 range for Apiary Technicians is $15.20-19.00/hr. Email: yaremciohoney@live.com Micheal Yaremcio 780-603-4594.

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NIXON HONEY FARM in Red Deer County, Alberta is accepting applications for the 2021 season on a seasonal full time basis, February thru October: 3 APIARY TECHNICIANS (NOC 8431) Full time employment (40+ hrs/week) $1720/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, 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. 12 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) Full time (40+ hrs/week) $15-18/ 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. 2 APIARY TECHNICIANS Minimum 5 years (seasons) experience on a Canadian commercial honeybee farm. Job 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 bee related equipment such as forklifts, conduct bee yard maintenance, general cleaning of working/ production areas. These two positions are for full time year round work starting October 2020. Wage $17-20/hr. Winter work consists of the same jobs but heavier on the woodwork and maintenance of bee related equipment.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. Email resumes to: info@nixonhoney.ca or mail to: Nixon Honey Farm, #20, 35566 RR 263, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4G 0C9

(NOC 8431) - 4 seasonal positions, 3 full time. Wages $16 - 18.50/hour, 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. Positions require 2-5 years of experience. Apiary Worker (NOC 8431) - 2 seasonal positions, $15.20 - 16/ hr, depending on experience. Duties include assisting beekeeper technicians with spring hive management, nuc production, hive supering, honey removal and extraction, and winter hive preparation. Seasonal positions run from midApril to mid- October. Apply to termeerbill@ yahoo ca or fax resume to 780-833-5747

records, including using an online app. Three years’ experience required in a Canadian-style commercial apiary. Apiary Worker NOC 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2021) - $15.50/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 8431 (8 seasonal positions available, February to October 2021) - $15.25/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. 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. 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: 604-794-3085; jobs @workerbeehoney.ca

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WILDROSE COUNTRY APIARY LTD in Smoky Lake, AB is seeking 2 full time Apiary technicians (NOC 8431) on a two year work contract starting March 2021-2023. A minimum of 2 years on a commercial beekeeping operation is required. We are also seeking to hire 2 seasonal apiary Technicians (NOC 8431) from March thru October 2021. $16-20hr 32-60 hours a week. 1 year experience is required. We are also seeking 1 apiary labourer for July thru September 2021. $15.20 -17hr (NOC 8431) 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. To apply email wildrosecountryapiary@gmail.com SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB is seeking for the 2021 season from Feb – Nov 1: 6 apiary workers (NOC8431) with a min of 1-year experience, wages starting at $15/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. WORKER BEE HONEY COMPANY Apiary Technician NOC 8431 (6 seasonal positions available, January to November 2021) - $17.00/ 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 26

LALLIER APIARIES Located at 56226 Range road 64 Sangudo, AB is in need of one (1) apiary worker (low skill worker) for the 2021 season;wage $16/hr. The position is full time (40+ hrs/wk depends on the weather). The season willstart on March 2021 until October 2021. TheApiary Worker will assist the Apiary Technicianwith 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. S.S. HONEY INC. is looking for 4 Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) from April 1 2021 to October 31 2021. Full Time Seasonal employment on a Canadian commercial beekeeping operation. (40+/hrs a week) $16 to $18/hr depending on experience, minimum 1 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. 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.

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PHILPOTT HONEY PRODUCERS LTD. located 10 kms north of Brooks is accepting resumes for Apiary workers for the 2021 beekeeping season. The position starts Feb 1st, 2021 and carries on until Oct 31st, 2021. 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 $15.00/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

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 records, operating and maintaining piary equipment including trucks and forklifts, and coordination of some workers. (10) APIARY WORKER(s) (NOC 8431) $15.42$16.50/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2022. 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 Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., p.j.apiaries.applicants@shaw.ca, (Location 61232 – RR240 Westlock Co. AB.)

Wages will be range from $15.50 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience. Duties include; caring for honeybee colonies, moving beehives into and out of canola pollination fields, monitoring and controlling bee health, honey harvesting and extraction, construction of new beehive equipment, maintain and repair equipment, all duties associated with a Canadian style commercial apiary. Some evening & weekend work required. Applicants must be in good physical conditions (able to lift up to 70 lbs) and able to work in a team environment. Must be able to work in the presence of bees and have no bee sting allergies. A valid driver’s license is required. Ability to operate a fork lift is an asset. Ability to speak English is an asset. Staff accommodations may be available. Please fax: (306) 967-2841, mail: Sweetheart Pollinators Box 155, Eatonia, SK S0L 0Y0 or Email: pollinators@sasktel.net your resume with references Attn: Neil Specht

SWAN APIARIES are seeking workers for the 2021 season, February 20- October 31 2021, 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-$16.00/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 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 P & J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including... (10) APIARY TECHNICIAN(s) (NOC 8431) $15.42-$18/hr. depending on experience for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment February thru October 2022. 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

YUAN ENTERPRISES is seeking for one Apiary Technician (from April 15 to November 30, 2021) and one Apiary worker (from June 15 to September 15, 2021) in Peace River, AB. Applicants must be in good physical condition and do all beekeeping management. Wages from $15/hr, depending on experience. Email canadian.prairie.honey@gmail.com or Box 7554, Peace River, AB, T8S 1T2. MARC G. PARADIS NE 23-79-5W6 Rycroft, AB. – NOC 8431(4 positions) ($15.00-$16.50/hr depending on experience) for full time (40+hrs/wk) from Feb to Nov, 2021. 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. SWEETHEART POLLINATORS/JANEIL ENT INC 7 km SW of Eatonia, Saskatchewan is seeking applicants for 16 Full Time Apiary Workers (40+hrs/ wk) seasonal employment for 2022 season. 5 positions start in March - Oct, 6 positions start in April - Oct remaining start in June – Sept, 2022. 28

AP HONEY FARM LTD in Wanham AB for the 2021 season is seeking two positions for Apiary Technician (NOC 8253) $15 - $17 with two 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), $15 -$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, 2021. Staff accomm available. Send resumes to Artur Pala palashoney@ hotmail. com or fax 780 694 2282. SEVERSON HONEY FARM at 48143 Range Rd 204 Camrose, AB, requires 3 Apiary Supervisors/ Forman (noc8253) for the 2021 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 780-608-0076 SPIRIT HILLS SERVICES LTD. Apiary & Farm Manager. Spirit Hills Services Ltd. is seeking to hire 1 full time Apiary & Farm Manager for their apiary and honey winery operation located at 240183, 2380 Drive West, Millarville, Alberta. Duties will include but will not be limited to managing the apiary and honey harvest, maintain all vehicles and farm equipment during the summer season. In winter season assist with account management for sales in Belgium. Education, Experience & other requirements: verifiable automotive mechanic education and experience; apiary management experience; good people skills; team oriented; strong

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communication skills in English, French & Dutch languages. Wages: $17.00/hour for 40 hours per week. International Sales Manager Spirit Hills Services Ltd. is seeking to hire 1 full time International Sales Manager for their apiary and honey winery operation located at 240183, 2380 Drive West, Millarville, Alberta. Duties will include but will not be limited to managing relationships with accounts in Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Italy, and to further develop the business in Greece, Spain, France and England.Education, Experience & other requirements: Bachelors degree or equivalent in management; strong oral & written communication skills in English, French , Dutch, German, Spanish and Greek languages; good people skills; team oriented; outgoing,pro-active, strategic and an experienced traveler. Wages: $23.00/hour for 40 hours per week. To apply send resume and verifiable references to hugo@spirithillswinery.com

P & J APIARIES INC. - We are seeking interested applicants in the Westlock County area for the following positions, including... - (6) APIARY LABOURER(S)- NOC 8431 (6) Positions- $15.42 per/hr. The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (45+ hrs. per week) for June to October 2021. Apiary Labourer duties include honey harvesting, collecting & processing of honey Apiary Labourer position 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. 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.)

Cowan 120 frame extractor with dual unloaded. Cook and Beals uncapped. Cook and Beals spin float. Call Frazer @ 403-471-1433.

WOLFE HONEY COMPANY INC. requires 10 Beekeeper Apiary Workers for full time/ seasonal work (40-50 hrs/ wk.) for beekeeping season (approximately end of Feb to beginning of Nov 2021) in Guy, AB. Wages will be set by the NOC guidelines and is currently $15.20 per hour. 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 #1 Main Street, PO Box 289, in Guy, AB, T0H 1Y0. The hamlet of Guy is located in the Municipal District of Smoky River. Applications accepted by email to accounting@honeybunny. ca; or by fax: 780-925-2943. BUTZ APIARIES Seeking: 1 Apiary Harvest Worker for Jun-Oct, 2021 and 1 Apiary Harvest Worker Jul-Sep, 2021. Starting $15/ hour according to NOC 8431 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

BUSY BEE FARM LTD. near Hay Lakes, Alberta requires One Full Time Apiarist/Farm Manager (NOC 0821). Applicant must have a minimum of ten years of experience in Canadian commercial beekeeping involving all aspects of honey production and pollination services. Wage ranging from $25.00 to $28.00/hour depending on amount of experience with on-farm accommodation available. Position is available June 10th, 2021. Applications can be emailed to Mike deJong at busybee@telus.net Busy Bee Farm Ltd, 48549 Range Road 224, Hay Lakes, Alberta T0B 1W0

NOTICES Will winter and help split bees here on BC Sunshine Coast. Gain an extra month of spring. Steve Clifford, Halfmoon Bay, BC. 604-885-9664.

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400 brood chambers & 200 5 frames nucs with frames bottom board and insulated telescopic lids in excellent condition. Will have honey and pollen in them ready for packages to start nucs or as a second for your colonies . Also have two1100gl thank and a 40 ft 9.5ft ceiling container for sale. Call or email Emmanuel (778)847-7380, emmanuelandhoney@yahoo.ca 1998 Cook and Beals spin float for sale. Painted steel leg extensions. Two seasons on electric motor. Should have bearings replaced. Old style simple on and off. No heat exchanger available. Asking 7000$ obo. Contact Rene, Westlock Honey. 780-818-4268. 200 4 frame nucs, spring mated Okanagan survivor stock, young comb, no antibiotic use, $250.00, ready 3rd week of May, contact Doug Gordon @250-351-9111 or email okanaganhoney@gmail.com MIGHTY MOUNTAIN HONEY LTD. 4 FRAME NUCS FOR SALE in May until mid June, approx. 500 Nucs available and 100 single hives. These units all have young proven queens and new 2021 queens. For pricing and ordering contact Matt Nagy 250-306-9896 ORDER NOW WITH DEPOSITS TO SECURE YOUR BEES! HONEYBEAR APIARIES LTD. in Leduc is continuing to downsize in 2021. Our tank system is now available and is priced to sell. They are Wheatland Bins with powder coated interior and exterior. Available are two 60 tank models on skids, one 110 tank model on leg pads with hot water lines, and one 110 barrel older tank with a steel interior, good for syrup only unless sand blasted and powder coated.. The two smaller tanks include an exterior service catwalk and a waterline heating system...all tanks have interior catwalks for washing ease. Also available are limited quantities of bee equipment including bottom boards, excluders and single stack drip boards. Surplus supers and a limited number of hives are currently presold but we are maintaining a list of buyers..email Barrie Termeer at honeybear@xplornet.com or text 780-446-6924 for info or pictures. PARADIS HONEY LTD. Has the following 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

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2021 ABC Conference & Trade Show EVENT DETAILS: 2021 ABC AGM, Conference & Trade Show Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton • Wednesday, November 24, 2021: ABC Annual General Meeting (AGM) 1:00pm – 5:00pm • Thursday, November 25, 2021: Conference & Trade Show 8:00am – 10:00pm • Friday, November 26, 2021: Conference & Trade Show 8:00am – 5:00pm Stay tuned for more exciting details, and visit our event page at: www.albertabeekeepers.ca/about/2021-agm-conferencetrade-show/

s the world slowly starts move towards safely easing COVID-19 restrictions, we are looking ahead to this year’s Annual ABC AGM, Conference & Trade Show event and looking forward to welcoming back beekeepers and valued industry supporters for this year’s event.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities Available Now! Take advantage of both sponsorship and trade exhibitor opportunities (pending restrictions) at this year’s Conference & Trade Show event. Adjustments are being made to the trade show format/layout to support the health and safety of both exhibitors and beekeepers, with the Fantasyland Hotel and staff adhering to highest standards and protocols to ensure guests remain comfortable and safe.

The ABC Conference and Trade Show is often viewed as one of the standout events on the beekeeping calendar, providing beekeepers with the opportunity to take a well-earned break after a busy season and connect with friends, other beekeepers, industry, and suppliers from across the province and the world. Having said that, our event may look a little different this year. As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape, we want to let you know that we are working hard to create an engaging, informative, fun and safe event for beekeepers and the industry, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back this year!

Download our Sponsor & Exhibitor Booklet now from our website via www.albertabeekeepers.ca/about/2021-agmconference-trade-show/ and secure your opportunity now!

Alberta Bee News Magazine - August 2021

Articles inside

Recipe Of The Month

Guide to Varroa Mite Controls for Commercial

Alberta Open Farm Days and Alberta on the Plate events

ABC Eligible Producer News

Hive-side FAQ: Nosemosis

Detecting Wax Moth Larvae In Frames Of Sealed Brood

Drought Relief: Minister Dreeshen & Minister Bibeau to Initiate Joint AgriRecovery Program

Canadian Honey Council Launches Awareness Campaign on Honey Spreads Entering Canadian Market