Club Executives

Greg and I purchased our first hives after moving to St. Joseph’s Hamlet in 1995.  With the goal to become self sustaining we jumped in and surrounded ourselves with all the farm animals one expects to have on a farm.  A huge vegetable garden and more fruit trees than a person can ever use keeps the freezers full.  Knowing absolutely nothing about honey bees we immediately became members of the Regina Bee Club, volunteering, attending the meetings, socials and always talking to fellow beekeepers (did I mention volunteering?), we quickly learned about this industry called beekeeping.

85 hives later, I am still volunteering in the Regina Bee Club and have served on the Board in one capacity or another for most of my beekeeping life. This year, I have the honour of serving as President of the Club. I will continue to work hard for this Club and its members.

The original beekeeper in my family was my much-loved brother, Jeff Tholl, who some of you may remember as a member of this very Club.  Sadly, Jeff passed away much too early at the age of 53.  My husband and son gave me a hive as a sentimental Christmas gift that Christmas, in memory of my brother. Eventually, one became two, two became four….and so on!  I like to think that he’s watching over me and monitoring my progress.  I will admit that I have made many mistakes, but I am so pleased to offer whatever I can in service to a Club that has brought me so much joy.

I retired from a career in policing and aviation in 2017. I have lived in Regina since 1994 with my wife, Kris. We have two adult children and three granddaughters.
I acquired my first nuc of bees in 2016 following the Beginners Bee Course offered by the club. I took advantage of the mentorship program and am very grateful for the assistance that the club provides. I started with one hive and since have varied from 2 to 4 hives. I have had bees in both an urban and a
rural area.
I hope to contribute to the continued success of the Regina and District Bee Club.

My name is Jolene and I’m an urban beekeeper based in Regina. I started my beekeeping journey in 2024 with the goal of helping pollinate my garden and keeping my family stocked with fresh honey. My family includes my husband, Corey, our two kids (ages 11 and 7), and our dog Link. I’m passionate about sustainability and enjoy learning about the wonders of bees and their essential role in our environment.

I moved to Bethune in October 2023 from Hudson Bay. Previously had a hog barn with my husband in Alberta, cattle farm in Alberta then Saskatchewan 2002. Cattle and then grain farming which goes well with beekeeping.
Had up to 120 mature colonies up north selling nucs. Sold out in 2022 keeping only 4 hives which were requeening themselves. We plan on getting up to a few hundred.
Very happy to have the opportunity to promote Beekeeping and farming in general through the Club.

As a dedicated beekeeper since the age of 12, I am eager to expand my knowledge and gain experience in the operational aspects of running a club.

Like many beekeepers, my fascination with bees started with curiosity. Watching honeybees work tirelessly to pollinate flowers and produce honey sparked an interest that quickly turned into a hands-on learning experience. My experience includes successfully overwintering a beehive, quickly identifying, and handling the queen, and isolating her in a cage. My passion for beekeeping has driven me to develop these skills independently, and I am always eager to learn more.

I love the opportunity to discuss my enthusiasm and experience as a beekeeper. As a fast learner, I believe I can contribute to our club while gaining valuable insight into club management and beekeeping best practices.