2010 Integrated Pest Management Workshop
The Alberta Beekeepers 2010 IPM workshop will be held at the Executive Royal Inn February 9-10, 2010. For information brochure CLICK HERE...
Pre-Registration Form CLICK HERE FOR FORM...
From the Presidents Desk - January 2009
It's December and I am freezing! I got my bees put up for winter and I hope they are staying warm. It's a good feeling to have the season wrapped up before freeze-up. The only thing left to do now is to ship honey. The way that it is working is for me today is I am driving a forklift at minus 30C, all bundled up in my snow suit, fingers and feet freezing, while my employee is driving the barrel cart inside the trailer. It's starting to turn into a rather cold winter; I guess that is going to keep me in front of the fire and in my office more often. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE....
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program Information for Alberta Employers - 2010
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
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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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.
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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