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SUMMARY:2023 Check-Off Fees Due
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URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2023-check-off-fees-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20230516T183000
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SUMMARY:Quality Queen Rearing Short Course
DESCRIPTION:Quality Queen Rearing Short Course\nOrganizers: Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development- Tech Adaptation Program and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture \nDates:  \n\nMay 16\, 2023 (Virtual instruction: 6:30 pm-9:30 pm)\nMay 26\, 2023. (In person in the field: 9:00 am- 4:30 pm)\n\nLocation: Field Day location – TBA \nThis class is limited to only 15 students and typically fills up quickly!\nThis course is designed for those who want to learn how to rear honey bee queens or improve their skills for producing quality queens. This is a 2-day course. In the first day virtual instructions will be offered to learn about queen and drone biology\, principles for rearing quality queens\, preparations of cell builders and mating nuclei\, selection of breeder bee queens and record keeping. The second day will be in the field to practice what you learned including setting up queen cell builders\, nucs\, preparing cell cups\, grafting\, breeding and selection quality bees. Everyone will have a chance to try grafting larvae and raising their own queens. \nPre-requisite: Minimum two years of beekeeping experience. \nCourse Fee: the cost for the two days course is $225.00 which includes\, a copy of “Queen Rearing Essentials” by Dr. Lawrence John Connor\, lunch during the field day\, and refreshments. \nInstructors: \n\nGeoff Wilson\, Provincial Apiculturist\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.\nMedhat Nasr\, Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission -Tech Adaptation Program Lead.\nGraham Parson\, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist\, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.\n\nClick here for Course Agenda:  Quality Queen Rearing Course Agenda \nClick here for Registration Form:  Queen Rearing Short Course Registration \nClick here to register through eventbrite:  Eventbrite Link
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/quality-queen-rearing-short-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240306T163000
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SUMMARY:The 3rd  Annual Bee Healthy Saskatchewan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSkill Up bee management! \nIt starts with improving quality queen production and breeding for implementing successful varroa and other diseases control practices. It does not also stop here. You also have to look after bee colony needs around the season to keep viable healthy productive bees. \nAre you ready to learn more skills about breeding? If you are ready\, check Saskatchewan Tech Adaptation Program (TAP) 2024 workshop “Bee healthy workshop Saskatchewan”. We have a lineup of quality speakers with a special message to deliver and share with you their knowledge\, expertise\, and their real-life experience in beekeeping business. \nIf you are ready\, sign up for the workshop now. The number of participants is limited! \nClick here for the 2024 Bee Healthy SK. Registration Form \nClick here for 2024 Final Agenda – Self Sufficiency – Breaking the Dependency \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2nd-saskatchewan-bee-health-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20240511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20240511T191022Z
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UID:5599-1715414400-1715446800@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:Field Day - June 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Field Day  – June 15\, 2024\n  \nEvent Host:  Janeil Enterprises LTD/Sweetheart Pollinators\n \nJanine & Neil Specht\nEatonia\, Saskatchewan\n  \nCamping available at:  Prairie Oasis Campground Reservations are first come first serve: Town of Eatonia – 306-967-2251 the day before. The campground has 8 full service sites with 12 water and electric sites.  Sites should be available for this event. \nHotel Accommodations:  Kindersley \nCanalta Hotel – 1302 15th Street West\, Kindersley – Call (306) 463-1570 \nBest Western Plus – 501 13th Avenue\, Kindersley – Call (306) 463-3600 \nSuper 8  by Wyndham – 508 12th Avenue\, Kindersley – Call (306) 463-8218 \n  \nEvent Tickets:  $50.00/Person    $20.00 Children 6-12   5 and under free  Click here:  Members Registration Form 2024 \nIncludes:  Lunch and Steak BBQ \nMore information to follow
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/field-day-june-15-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250401T210000
DTSTAMP:20250131T161355Z
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SUMMARY:B_Ginners Beekeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:B_Ginner Beekeeping Workshop 2025\n(A Hybrid Course: Virtual Lectures and One Day Hands on in the Field) \n \nThe Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission (SBDC) in a partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture – Apiculture Program are pleased to offer the B_Ginners Beekeeping Certificate Course encompassing four virtual sessions on Zoom that will provide you with the basic knowledge to successfully set up and manage a honey bee colony.  One additional day for in person hands on and learning field practices during the bee season is included. (One day will be in Saskatoon area and one day will be in Regina). Students who successfully pass this course will receive a certificate from SBDC that meets requirements towards a beekeeping license application in many areas. \nOur professional instructors include; Mr. Geoff Wilson – Provincial Specialist in Apiculture\, Mr. Graham Parsons – Biosecurity Specialist\, Simon Lalonde – Commercial Beekeeper and Director of SBDC\, and Dr. Medhat Nasr – SBDC- Tech Adaptation Program Lead. \nWorkshop lessons include: \nBasic bee biology\nStandard beekeeping equipment\nHoney bee colony assessments\nSeasonal beekeeping activities and responsibilities\nExtracting\, processing honey and marketing\nDiseases and pests: diagnoses and management practices\nWhat could go wrong as a B_Ginner beekeeper? \nDates & Times: \nThe course sessions will be held Monday and Wednesday March  20\, 25\, 27\, and April 1\, 2025 starting at 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. CST  Hands on Session at Clavet\, SK. – May 10\, 2025.  Lunch and snacks will be provided at the hands on field day which will include a tour of a commercial beekeeping operation \nFee: $175.00. per person and includes cost of a book: “Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists: Honey Bee Disease and Pests 3rd Edition”. \nRecommended book: Beekeeping in Western Canada. It is available for addition fees; $27.99 plus shipping. \nRegistration: Click here for pdf format: 2025 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form \nClick here for Word format:  2025 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form ] \nPayment  can be made by credit card through  Eventbrite :  Click here for the Link:  Eventbrite tickets \nor if you prefer  via e transfer to:  info@saskbeekeepers.com \nField Day Location:  VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS \nLast day for registrations is March 15th\, 2025 \n  \n  \n*** Courses have filled up quickly!!! Pre-register ASAP to guarantee your spot! *** \nCertificate of completion: It will be issued at the end of the course.
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/b_ginners-beekeeping-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 Intermediate Practical Beekeeping Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Intermediate Practical Workshop is intended for beekeepers with less than 10 season or less of beekeeping.  This workshop will be one full day in the field that will cover topics more relevant to bee management.  Workshop activities will feature hands on\, interactive practical exercises.  Participants will undertake several hive manipulations and hive inspections.  You will be working in an active bee yard\, come prepared with the necessary protective equipment. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the class will be rescheduled.  Class size is limited to 15 people \nTopics Include: \n\nReading the Hive\nNuc Production/Swarm Management\nAdvance Disease & Pest Management\nSeasonal Management\nOpen Discussion – “What went Wrong\n\nLocation:   From Hives to Honey (Lalonde Honey Farms)\, Clavet\, SK VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS \nFor further information please contact :  Linda Haggerty @ (306)715-4281 or email to info@saskbeekeepers.com \nPlease register early!  There is limited space available.  Click here to register:  2025 Intermediate Beekeeping Registration Form \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2025-intermediate-practical-beekeeping-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260324T183000
DTSTAMP:20260130T211051Z
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SUMMARY:2026 B_Ginners Beekeeping Work Shop
DESCRIPTION:B_Ginner Beekeeping Workshop 2026 \n(A Hybrid Course: Virtual Lectures and One Day Hands on in the Field) \n \nThe Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission (SBDC) and Tech Adaptation Program in a partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture – Apiculture Program are pleased to offer the B_Ginners Beekeeping Certificate Course encompassing four virtual sessions on Zoom. This workshop will provide you with the basic knowledge to successfully set up and manage a honey bee colony.  One additional day for in person hands on and learning field practices during the bee season is included. (One field day will be in Saskatoon area and one field day will be in Regina). Students who successfully pass this course will receive a certificate from SBDC that meets requirements towards a beekeeping license application in many areas. \nOur excellent professional instructors include; Mr. Geoff Wilson – Provincial Specialist in Apiculture\, Mr. Graham Parsons – Biosecurity Specialist\, Mr. Simon Lalonde – Commercial Beekeeper\, Co-owner of “Lalonde’s Honey Farms” bee supplies and President of SBDC\, and Dr. Medhat Nasr – SBDC- Tech Adaptation Program Lead. \nWorkshop lessons include:  \n\nBasic bee biology\nStandard beekeeping equipment\nHoney bee colony assessments\nSeasonal beekeeping activities and responsibilities\nExtracting\, processing honey and marketing\nDiseases and pests: diagnoses and management practices\nWhat could go wrong as a B_Ginner beekeeper?\n\nDates & Times: \nThe course virtual sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks (March 24th\, 26st\, 31st and April 2nd\, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST.  Tentative date for the field day is May 2nd in Saskatoon area\, weather permits.  Date for the field day will be confirmed as we get closer to the dates. \nFee: $190.00. per person. This fee includes the cost of a book: “Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists: Honey Bee Disease and Pests 3rd Edition”\, and lunch during the field day. \nRecommended book: Beekeeping in Western Canada. Available for addition fees\, $27.99 plus shipping and GST. \nRegistration: 2026 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form [38298] \n\nPayment can be made via e-transfer to: info@saskbeekeepers.com (no password required)\n\n\nLast day for registrations is March 15th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*** Courses usually have filled up quickly!!! Pre-register ASAP to guarantee your spot! ***\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertificate of completion: It will be issued at the end of the course. \n  \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2026-b_ginners-work-shop/
LOCATION:Lalonde Honey Farms\, Clavet\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260130T211428Z
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UID:6221-1774377000-1775163600@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 B_Ginner Beekeeping Workshop - March 24\,26\,31\, and April 2/26 Tuesdays and Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:The Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission (SBDC) and Tech Adaptation Program in a partnership with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture – Apiculture Program are pleased to offer the B_Ginners Beekeeping Certificate Course encompassing four virtual sessions on Zoom. This workshop will provide you with the basic knowledge to successfully set up and manage a honey bee colony.  One additional day for in person hands on and learning field practices during the bee season is included. (One field day will be in Saskatoon area and one field day will be in Regina). Students who successfully pass this course will receive a certificate from SBDC that meets requirements towards a beekeeping license application in many areas. \nOur excellent professional instructors include; Mr. Geoff Wilson – Provincial Specialist in Apiculture\, Mr. Graham Parsons – Biosecurity Specialist\, Mr. Simon Lalonde – Commercial Beekeeper\, Co-owner of “Lalonde’s Honey Farms” bee supplies and President of SBDC\, and Dr. Medhat Nasr – SBDC- Tech Adaptation Program Lead. \nWorkshop lessons include:  \n\nBasic bee biology\nStandard beekeeping equipment\nHoney bee colony assessments\nSeasonal beekeeping activities and responsibilities\nExtracting\, processing honey and marketing\nDiseases and pests: diagnoses and management practices\nWhat could go wrong as a B_Ginner beekeeper?\n\nDates & Times: \nThe course virtual sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks (March 24th\, 26st\, 31st and April 2nd\, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST.  Tentative date for the field day is May 2nd in Saskatoon area\, weather permits.  Date for the field day will be confirmed as we get closer to the dates. \nFee: $190.00. per person. This fee includes the cost of a book: “Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists: Honey Bee Disease and Pests 3rd Edition”\, and lunch during the field day. \nRecommended book: Beekeeping in Western Canada. Available for addition fees\, $27.99 plus shipping and GST. \nClick here to Register:  2026 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form [38298]
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2026-b_ginner-beekeeping-workshop-march-242631-and-april-2-26-tuesdays-and-thursdays/
LOCATION:Lalonde Honey Farms\, Clavet\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Field Day - June 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Field Day 2026- Saturday June 20\, 2026 \nEvent Host:  Lalonde Honey Farms\n                      Clavet\, Saskatchewan \nEvent Tickets: $50.00/person  Children:  $20.00 (6-12   5 and under free)\nLunch and Steak Supper included \nBusiness Meeting:   1:00 p.m. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/field-day-june-20-2026/
LOCATION:Lalonde Honey Farms\, Clavet\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T200624Z
CREATED:20250910T191337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T200624Z
UID:6048-1788249600-1788282000@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:New Fiscal Year Begins
DESCRIPTION:  Click here for your 2027 :  Check-Off Form 2027
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/new-fiscal-year-begins-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260907T191513Z
CREATED:20231004T150906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T191513Z
UID:5117-1792022400-1792108799@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 Check-off Fees are due
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URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2024-check-off-fees-are-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260907T195306Z
CREATED:20260907T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T195306Z
UID:6540-1792656000-1792688400@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 Convention -Last day to Book your Room
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URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2026-convention-last-day-to-book-your-room/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260908T214655Z
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UID:4276-1795046400-1795305599@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Beekeepers\n  \nDevelopment Commission Annual Convention\n\nNovember 19\, 20 21\, 2026\nAGM  – November 20\, 2026\nDelta  Saskatoon  Downtown\nA special group rate for members – Book your group rate for Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission 2026 Annual Convention  \nLast day to book to receive the the special rate is October 22\, 2026 \n  \n Don’t delay book now before the rooms are gone! \nTo be part of our display area click here: 2026-SBDC-Convention-Sponsorship-Form  for word format \n  \nProgram and speakers: \nKeynote speaker:   Dr. Irakli Janashia\, Professor at Institute of Entomology\, Agricultural University of Georgia\nTbilisi. Georgia. Co Author of Tropilaelaps Book – Detection\, Prevention and Control \nDr. Janashita will share with our beekeepers his experience when tropi first invaded the Republic of Georgia. Actions to detect and control tropi and results of his recent research on this topic. He will also speak about timing matters: Seasonal variations in the efficacy of formic acid treatments against the honey bee parasites Tropilaelaps mercedesae and Varroa destructor in the Caucasus. This is the first time a speaker from this part of the world will speak at a Canadian bee meeting to share his experience and hopefully we learn from him how to respond. \n\nDr. Stephen Martin – Emeritus Professor  -University of Salford\, Manchester\, UK   Topic – Science of varroa resistance\nWestern College of Veterinary Medicine – Saskatoon\, SK.  Dr. Sarah Wood and Dr. Elemir Simko will provide updates on the management of infectious diseases in honey bees and varroa mites.  Pesticide risk assessment for pollinators\, and developing honey bees as an experimental model for human and animal diseases.\nPresentations by SBDC Technical Adaptation Team Lead by Dr. Medhat Nasr and Emilio Tellarini\, Research Associate will update the 2026 industry progress on the performance of Paradise/Polline mite resistant stock under Saskatchewan conditions\, effects of various combinations varroacides on mites and colony health.\nProvincial Apiculturist\, Province of Saskatchewan – Geoff Wilson
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/saskatchewan-bee-one-health-plan/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown\, 405 20th St E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 6X6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20261120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T204606Z
CREATED:20231004T171549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T204606Z
UID:5127-1795183200-1795194000@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting Notice \nThe Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission invites you to attend their 2026 Annual General Meeting on November 21\, 2026 at the Delta Hotel by Marriot-Downtown – located at 405 – 20th Street East Saskatoon. \nOn the Agenda \n\nElection of two (2) directors for a three year term\nPresentation of the 2026 Financial Statement\nPresentation of the 2027 Budget\nResolutions\nAppointment of Canadian Honey Council Representative\nAppointment of Auditor for 2027 Audit\n\n Please consider letting your name stand for this organization that is making a difference in the beekeeping industry. \nPlease note. \nStart time for the AGM may be updated as the event get closer to accommodate convention speakers. \n  \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2023-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown\, 405 20th St E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 6X6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20261120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20261120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184345Z
CREATED:20231004T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184345Z
UID:5124-1795199400-1795215600@saskbeekeepers.com
SUMMARY:2026 SBDC Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Annual Banquet – Friday November 20\, 2026\nFeaturing Comedian –  with Live Auction to follow \n \nPresentation of the Prestigious 2026 BS Award \nCost – $80.00/person \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. \nEntertainment:  The Saskatoon Soaps – Improv Comedy Show \nTickets available by contacting SBDC at info@saskbeekeepers.com \nor calling Linda at 306-715-4281 \nGet your tickets early – sells out fast! \n  \n2025 Winner – Nathan Wendell \nPast Winners\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2023-sbdc-banquet/
LOCATION:Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown\, 405 20th St E\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7K 6X6\, Canada
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