2025 Intermediate Practical Beekeeping Workshop
2025-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Regina)
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.
In the event of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled. Class size is limited to 15 people
Topics Include:

Reading the Hive
Nuc Production/Swarm Management
Advance Disease & Pest Management
Seasonal Management
Open Discussion – “What went Wrong

Location: From Hives to Honey (Lalonde Honey Farms), Clavet, SK VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS
For further information please contact : Linda Haggerty @ (306)715-4281 or email to info@saskbeekeepers.com
Please register early! There is limited space available. Click here to register: 2025 Intermediate Beekeeping Registration Form

New Fiscal Year Begins
2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00

2025 Check-off Fees are due
2025-10-15

2025 Annual Convention
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-22 | Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6, Canada
Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission Annual Convention

November 20, 21 22, 2025
AGM – November 21, 2025
Delta Saskatoon Downtown Sold Out!!
A special group rate for members – $189.00/per night
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Delta Hotels Bessborough for 189.00 CAD per night – Last Day to Book : Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Book your group rate for Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission Overflow Room Block
Don’t delay book now before the rooms are gone!

Register please fill out the 2025 Registration Form and email it to: info@saskbeekeepers.com
If you prefer PDF format click here: 2025 Registration Form
To pay by credit card will be set shortly through the eventbrite app/
To be part of our display area click here: 2025-SBDC-Convention-Sponsorship-Form for word format
for PDF: 2025-SBDC-Convention-Sponsorship-Form
Program and speaker information will be available shortly

2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-11-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6, Canada
Annual Meeting Notice
The 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.
On the Agenda

Election of two (2) directors for a three year term
Presentation of the 2025 Financial Statement
Presentation of the 2026 Budget
Resolutions
Appointment of Canadian Honey Council Representative
Appointment of Auditor for 2026 Audit

Please consider letting your name stand for this organization that is making a difference in the beekeeping industry.

2025 SBDC Banquet
2025-11-21 18:00 - 23:00 | Delta Hotel by Marriot Downtown, 405 20th St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 6X6, Canada
Annual Banquet – Friday November 21, 2025
Featuring Comedian – Mathew Murray with Live Auction to follow

Presentation of the Prestigious 2025 BS Award
Cost – $75.00/person
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets available by contacting SBDC at info@saskbeekeepers.com
or calling Linda at 306-715-4281
Get your tickets early – sells out fast!

2024 Winner – Elemir Simko

2026 B_Ginners Beekeeping Work Shop
2026-03-24 18:30 | Lalonde Honey Farms, Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada
B_Ginner Beekeeping Workshop 2026
(A Hybrid Course: Virtual Lectures and One Day Hands on in the Field)

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.
Our 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.
Workshop lessons include:

Basic bee biology
Standard beekeeping equipment
Honey bee colony assessments
Seasonal beekeeping activities and responsibilities
Extracting, processing honey and marketing
Diseases and pests: diagnoses and management practices
What could go wrong as a B_Ginner beekeeper?

Dates & Times:
The 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.
Fee: $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.
Recommended book: Beekeeping in Western Canada. Available for addition fees, $27.99 plus shipping and GST.
Registration: 2026 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form [38298]

Payment can be made via e-transfer to: info@saskbeekeepers.com (no password required)

Last day for registrations is March 15th, 2026

*** Courses usually have filled up quickly!!! Pre-register ASAP to guarantee your spot! ***

Certificate of completion: It will be issued at the end of the course.

2026 B_Ginner Beekeeping Workshop - March 24,26,31, and April 2/26 Tuesdays and Thursdays
2026-03-24 18:30 - 2026-04-02 21:00 | Lalonde Honey Farms, Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
Our 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.
Workshop lessons include:

Basic bee biology
Standard beekeeping equipment
Honey bee colony assessments
Seasonal beekeeping activities and responsibilities
Extracting, processing honey and marketing
Diseases and pests: diagnoses and management practices
What could go wrong as a B_Ginner beekeeper?

Dates & Times:
The 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.
Fee: $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.
Recommended book: Beekeeping in Western Canada. Available for addition fees, $27.99 plus shipping and GST.
Click here to Register: 2026 Beginner Beekeeping Registration Form [38298]

Field Day - June 20, 2026
2026-06-20 | Lalonde Honey Farms, Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada
Field Day 2026- Saturday June 20, 2026
Event Host: Lalonde Honey Farms
Clavet, Saskatchewan
Event Tickets: $50.00/person Children: $20.00 (6-12 5 and under free)
Lunch and Steak Supper included
Business Meeting: 1:00 p.m.
