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SUMMARY:New Fiscal Year Begins
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URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/new-fiscal-year-begins-3/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
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SUMMARY:2025 Check-off Fees are due
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URL:https://saskbeekeepers.com/event/2024-check-off-fees-are-due/
LOCATION:Saskatchewan
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission Annual Convention\n\nNovember 20\, 21 22\, 2025\nAGM  – November 21\, 2025\nDelta  Saskatoon  Downtown  Sold Out!!\nA special group rate for members – $189.00/per night \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate: \n\nDelta Hotels Bessborough for 189.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025\n\nBook your group rate for Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission Overflow Room Block \n Don’t delay book now before the rooms are gone! \n  \nRegister please fill out the 2025 Registration Form and email it to:  info@saskbeekeepers.com \nIf you prefer PDF format click here:  2025 Registration Form  \nTo pay by credit card will be set shortly through the eventbrite app/ \nTo be part of our display area click here: 2025-SBDC-Convention-Sponsorship-Form  for word format \nfor PDF:  2025-SBDC-Convention-Sponsorship-Form \nProgram and speaker information will be available shortly \n  \n 
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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SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting Notice \nThe Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission invites you to attend their 2025 Annual General Meeting on November 21\, 2025 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 2025 Financial Statement\nPresentation of the 2026 Budget\nResolutions\nAppointment of Canadian Honey Council Representative\nAppointment of Auditor for 2026 Audit\n\n Please consider letting your name stand for this organization that is making a difference in the beekeeping industry. \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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SUMMARY:2025 SBDC Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Annual Banquet – Friday November 21\, 2025\nFeaturing Comedian – Mathew Murray with Live Auction to follow \n \nPresentation of the Prestigious 2025 BS Award \nCost – $75.00/person \nDoors open at 6:00 p.m. \nTickets available by contacting SBDC at info@saskbeekeepers.com \nor calling Linda at 306-715-4281 \nGet your tickets early – sells out fast! \n  \n  \n2024 Winner – Elemir Simko \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260324T183000
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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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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
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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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