Labour Committee - POLO - Update for 2010 Season Workers:
Members have already reported receiving their worker's LMO's for next season, which is good news. Now that you have the 'LMO' - Don't forget the 'POLO'.
Employers of Philippine national foreign workers, need to once again have their prospective worker's employment documents verified/authenticated by the Philippines Overseas Labour Office (POLO) and the Philippines Consulate General in Vancouver.
The Labour Committee has already confirmed the necessary requirements with the POLO office and received their assurance for continued assistance to Alberta Beekeepers members. Ultimately, the process remains the same, but there are a couple small changes (i.e. office address, Canadian funds payment, notification upon worker's arrival in Canada) which is all detailed on the Alberta Beekeepers website, under 'Employment' and the link to documents 'Name Hire' Requirements'.
Best of luck with all the paperwork.
ABC - Labour Committee
2009 Alberta Beekeepers Commission AGM Agenda
Information for Alberta Beekeepers
Currently the Pest Management Regulatory Agency is conducting two programs with Beekeepers in Alberta. Either Andrea Sawatzky or Julie Sisson may be contacting beekeepers to spend time discussing current issues facing growers. A short questionnaire is required to be completed by the inspectors to record the beekeepers responses. These visits will take approximately 30-60 minutes depending on the amount of questions or time taken to discuss each question. Both of these programs are being delivered in all provinces in Canada. We look forward to meeting with Alberta Beekeepers this fall, winter and spring. Thank you in advance for your time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO....
Letter to BCHPA regarding PMRA Regulations and Actions
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Alberta Beekeepers Commission AGM Pre Convention Registration
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Important Notice Regarding Overwintering Application Date Extension
AFSC has extended the application date for the 2009-2010 Overwintering Insurance from September 1, 2009, to September 18, 2009. If you have any questions please contact your local AFSC Office.
From The Board Desk - September 2009
Dan Tegart, Director at Large
By the time you read this I hope all of your warehouses are full of honey stacked to the rafters, and all your bees are in great shape going into the fall. Unfortunately for us up here in the Peace region it was another short and very spotty crop. At times it felt like we were going 100 mph and then at others it was like Mother Nature was slamming hard on the brakes. It is amazing after a year like this how "Average" sounds so good. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.....
Alberta’s beekeepers to benefit from new protection
New insurance program first of its kind in Western Canada
Lacombe… The Government of Alberta is offering some relief to the province’s beekeepers in the form of new insurance programs. Alberta has the largest group of honey producers in Canada, accounting for almost 50 per cent of the colonies and honey production in the country.
Two years of higher than normal overwintering losses have put pressure on beekeepers to maintain their hive count. Through consultations with the industry, the Government of Alberta identified an opportunity to improve insurance protection available to Alberta’s beekeepers. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE....
Important notice regarding reconditioned drums in Canada
There are some producer concerns about reconditioned drums for honey. CHC is gathering more information on this issue. We encourage those with container concerns to let CHC and their supplier know about the problem. If there is an uncertainty, the use of food grade plastic liners is recommended. For information on current bulk container standards click here.
Emergency registration of Apivar (3.33% amitraz, Sub. No. 2009-1741) for control of varroa mite on honey bees
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Information Regarding The Alberta Bee Health Program - June 2009
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Now Available: Canadian Honey Council "Pure Honey 100% Canadian" Labels
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