Find An Alberta Beekeeper
These are resources and contacts of local beekeepers in Alberta. There are Organizations, Government Branches, as well as small clubs and facebook groups so you can find your new best-beekeeping friends!
If you aren’t finding what you are looking for, reach out! We have been around since 2010 and we can connect you with what you are seeking.
Provincial Apiculturist
SAMANTHA MUIRHEAD BSC.
Apiary inspectors
Connect with the Office of the Provincial Apiculturist:
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-8746
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Fax: 780-422-6096
Email: bee@gov.ab.ca
Mailing address:
Bee Health Assurance Team
Crop Diversification Centre North
17507 Fort Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5Y 6H3
Alberta Tech Transfer Program
DR. RENATA BORBA
Alberta Beekeepers Commission
11434-168 Street #102
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3T9
https://www.albertabeekeepers.ca/contact/
Alberta Clubs and Groups
These are clubs, associations, and Facebook Groups. They offer courses, and scheduled meetings and some offer field days and conferences. They are great organizations to grow with!
YEG Bees
This is the group responsible for lobbying and legalizing beekeeping in Edmonton in 2015.
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/yegbees/
Honey Bees in the Hills
Based around Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Okotokes, and High River, this loose group of beekeepers offers support of mentorship, swarm removal, cut-outs and camaraderie.
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/honeybeesinthehills/
Lethbridge Bee Enthusiasts
Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/YQLBeeLove/
Red Deer Beekeepers
Red Deer Beekeepers are a group of beekeepers that work together loosely to ensure that mentorship, community outreach, and swarms are supported and maintained.