Club Programs & Services
Programs and Services
Club Extractor Rental Program
The Club owns and rents out a four-frame extractor and refractometer. Members can save money by rent the club’s equipment instead of having to purchase their own.
In order to make the extractor rental easier for everyone, online booking is used.
Click the link to see available dates, then create a calendar entry for your own rental. While the calendar is not private, only people with that exact link can view it.
Reservations that are cancelled less than 48 hours beforehand will be charged a late fee of $50.
Please coordinate with Wybo for extractor #1 (yellow) or Chris for extractor #2 (burgundy) to ensure they are available for pick up and drop off dates and times.
Extractor #1 (yellow)
Wybo Ottenbreit-Born
112 Angus Cres, Regina
306-543-0002
Extractor #2 (burgundy)
Chris Oleson
3034 Zaran Cres
306-527-8241
Extractor Rental Link: Booking Calendar
Oxalic Acid Vaporizer for Varroa Treatment
The Regina & District Bee Club has purchased two INSTANTVap oxalic acid vaporizers to assist our members in the treatment of Varroa Mites.
It is recommended three oxalic acid vapor treatments be performed on a hive every 5-7 days.
Safety masks and cartridges will be available for purchase as well as oxalic acid. You can use your own safety mask as long as it is manufactured to protect you against organic vapors/acid gasses. **Important**
A Rental Contract Agreement must be read and signed prior to renting.
A copy of the vaporizer manual and instructions will be available to the renter.
Click the link (below) to see available dates, then create a calendar entry for your own rental. While the calendar is not private, only people with that exact link can view it.
Reservations that are cancelled less than 48 hours beforehand will be charged a late fee of $50.
Vaporizers, instructions and masks can be picked up at Hamilton Apiaries. 306-526-9277
INSTANTVap Rental Link: Booking Calendar
For a good article on Oxalic Acid and what you need in a respirator, click here : Oxalic Acid and Respirators
Educational Classes
The Club works with the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Corporation to offer annual Introductory
Beekeeping Classes.
Field Days
Members can visit and tour other beekeepers’ apiaries to learn from and network with other beekeepers.
Mentorship Program
New beekeepers are matched with experienced beekeepers who provide opportunities for hands-on experience working with bees, and mentorship about keeping bees.
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Informative Quarterly Newsletter
The Club publishes an informative newsletter in January, April, July and October. If features practical beekeeping tips, recent conference and training session reports, and information about past and upcoming relevant beekeeping and food safety events.
Bulk Shipping Program
The Club runs a bulk shipping program where once a month during the summer months, members can order beekeeper supplies from BeeMaid in Tisdale to save on shipping costs.
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Nuc Purchase Program
The Club co-ordinates an annual order where beekeepers can purchase high-quality, locally adapted, provincially inspected nucs.
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The Club publishes an annual list of local honey producers who meet the legal requirements to sell honey within the province of Saskatchewan.
Honey & Products of the Hive Sales Program
The Club attends several local trade shows including Agribition. Members are welcome to provide honey and other products of the hive for sale during those events. Prices are set by the club, which receives a portion of the sales. Products must also meet certain legal requirements.
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Annual General Meeting
The Club hosts a day-long winter event that includes topical guest speakers, networking, and suppliers.
Marketing Support
The Club encourages members to actively promote responsible beekeeping in the community and provides downloadable PDF brochures that can be printed by members.
Beekeeper Resources
The Club provides a comprehensive best practice and local beekeeping information resource library on this web site and on a Regina Bee TV YouTube Channel to enable members and anyone interested in beekeeping to learn how to keep health bees and produce healthy honey.
Swarm Removal Program
Club members will go to private homes to collect honeybee swarms and to remove bumblebees.
Speakers Program
Club members are available to speak in the community about beekeeping.
Teachers Educational Resources
The Club provides downloadable beekeeping resources for teachers.
Online Facebook Community
The Club manages and active Facebook community where members can share, network and discuss bees.