Alberta's Provincial Apiculturist: Samantha Muirhead
Email: Sam.Muirhead@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-415-2309
Connect with the Office of the Provincial Apiculturist:
Email: bee@gov.ab.ca
Phone: 780-644-8746
Toll Free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed on statutory holidays)
Fax: 780-422-6096
Address: 17507 Fort Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5Y 6H3
> 2021 Alberta Honey Bee Pests and Diseases - Best Management Practices (PDF)
Up-to-date information on issues affecting honeybees in Alberta how to best prevent and treat them.
> Alberta Beekeepers - Facebook Group
This group is for beekeepers in Alberta, as well as individuals who want to learn more about beekeeping.
> Alberta Beekeepers' Commission (ABC)
Provides the voice for beekeepers working toward a sustainable and profitable honey bee industry through education, research, and lobbying. The ABC also puts on the annual Alberta Beekeepers Conference & Trade Show, bringing in speakers from around the world.
President: Curtis Miedema, 780-206-4483
Phone: 780-489-6949
Email: office@albertabeekeepers.ca
Mailing Address: PO Box 65057, St. Albert RPO Mission Hill PL, AB, T8N 5Y3
> Alberta's Tech Transfer Program (TTP)
Provides information on workshops and courses, current honeybee research, and a colony health monitoring program for Varroa, Nosema, AFB/EFB, and various viruses.
Program Manager: Dr. Renata Labuschagne
Email: ttp@albertabeekeepers.ca
Phone: 780-288-7417
> Alberta Provincial Beekeeper Registration
Registration with the province is required when owning beekeeping equipment or keeping honeybees. They run the provincial inspection program looking for any major diseases (ie. American Foul Brood) that could impact your bees or those of your neighbours. Beekeepers in Alberta are required to renew their registration annually or for any major changes during the current registration year.
> The Bee Act of Alberta (PDF)
Outlines the process of registration of all beehives, the duties and powers of inspectors, the process if disease is detected, and the associated regulations.
> Calgary and District Beekeepers Association (CDBA)
Join a local bee club to meet other beekeepers and learn from speakers in a casual setting. The CDBA meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Spruce Cliff neighbourhood of Calgary.
President: Pierre Marleau
Email: CalgaryBeekeepers@gmail.com
> Edmonton District Beekeepers Association (EDBA)
Join a local bee club to meet other beekeepers and learn from speakers in a casual setting. The EDBA holds meetings seven times a year in the greater Edmonton area.
President: Ralph Shaner
Email: EDBAtreasurer@gmail.com
> Edmonton Urban Beekeepers - Facebook Group
This is a group promoting community-supported urban beekeeping in Edmonton.
> Grand Prairie Beekeepers Club
Join a local bee club to meet other beekeepers and learn from speakers in a casual setting. The Grand Prairie Beekeepers Club holds meetings on the last Wednesday of every month at the Country Roads RV Park. We recommend joining their Facebook group for more up-to-date information!
> Honeybees in the Hills - Facebook Group
This is a group for beekeepers or beekeeper hopefuls in the Foothills.
> Lethbridge Bee Enthusiasts - Facebook Group
This is a casual social group for people who are interested in bees in and around Lethbridge.
> Province of Alberta | Agriculture Honey Bee Health and Apiculture Page
Information on the main managed bee species in Alberta, the honey bee (Apis mellifera).