Year of the Beekeeper: Revival Queen Bees

Owners: Glyn and Shevelle Stephens Location: Spruce Grove, AB Social info: www.revivalqueenbees.com www.instagram.com/revivalqueenbees/ vm.tiktok.com/ZMeyDL1H6 www.facebook.com/revivalqueenbees How did you get involved in this sweet industry – what’s your story? Glyn grew up breeding queen bees at his family’s apiary in New Zealand. His parents were commercial queen breeders and he and his 4 siblings started helping with beekeeping...

Growing Local Biodiversity: Native Flowering Plants as a Tool for Attracting Bees and Other Pollinators in Alberta

Written by: Drew Walker, 2023 TTP Apiculture Technician Drew Walker has over 5 years of full-time experience as a professional heirloom gardener and greenhouse manager. She has been certified in beekeeping and integrated pest management since 2020 and is currently working as an Apiculture Technician for the Alberta Beekeeper’s Commission. Drew is also enrolled in...

2023 Alberta Honey & Hive Products Contest

Enter your Alberta honey and hive products in the 2023 Alberta Honey & Hive Contest and be in the running to win over $1000 in cash prizes! The ABC has partnered with Farmfair International to bring you the 2023 Alberta Honey Show where a panel of experienced judges will determine the cream (and liquid and...

Honey Drum Design Challenge

Alberta’s Next Top Honey Drum Designer Drum roll for all Alberta creative designers out there looking for a unique design challenge that will allow them to showcase their creative range and expertise on a sweet new medium…. The Alberta Beekeepers Commission is excited to launch a brand new creative design challenge where the winning designer will...