HivelightsWell, it finally happened – the last wrapping was complete November 1. The day prior to that was also the day the hive inspectors (from the new AFSC hive insurance program) checked them and gave them a clean bill of health. Let’s hope all our work to get them in tip top shape pays off and that our spring losses are minimal. This mild November weather will be helpful. The bees have been going for little fresh air flights - when it’s not too windy! Our 6th annual Christmas at the Hive event is Saturday December 5. It’s hard to imagine that it’s been that long but when I look back on the photos I realize just how far we’ve come. We’ll have some of those old pictures on display. Some of the other highlights are:
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In addition you will have a chance to meet the owners of Winters Turkeys, Darrel and Corinne Winter. They will be one of our sponsors and will be selling their tasty free range turkeys or taking orders for fresh turkeys just in time for Christmas. 
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Mead Matters
December 5
Holiday and 2010 Hours at Chinook Honey Company CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HOURS Regular Hours Jan 7 - April 6, 2010
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We’ve been planning to do a liqueur flavoured honey for some time and we’re happy to present our new “Grand Marnier” flavoured honey. It does contain Grand Marnier so this is simply a little decadence disguised as a healthy treat!
Research in the newsThere was a number of interesting research papers discussed at the Alberta Beekeepers AGM in Edmonton earlier this month. One that particularly caught our attention was a study done by Dr. Steve Pernal of the Beaverlodge Research Nicotine Is No Good for Honeybees, Either |
Farm regarding the best methods of applying Fumigillan B for the treatment of nosema ceranae. This microsporidian parasite is one very frequently connected with CCD (colony collapse disorder) and one we were affected by this past winter. This specific disease is relatively new here and the treatment methods we had used in the past clearly weren’t working. This research project won’t be complete for another year or more but already the information provided by Dr. Pernal and our provincial apiculturist Dr. Medhat Nasr is helping us improve our bee’s health. For anyone wanting to help fund the many ongoing research projects in Canada please check out the new ‘Save Our Bees’ fund raising organized by the Canadian Honey Council. Cherie's Picks1. Bees provide pain relief in beleaguered Gaza 2. Zimbabwe: Beekeeping Can Contribute to Poverty Alleviation 3. Kurdistan seeks to export honey 4. Scientists investigate phenomenon of the 'winter bees' 5. When Antibiotics Fail, Nurses Turn to Maggots And Manuka Honey to Beat Superbugs |
Teasing TriviaQ. How do honeybees communicate with each other? |
