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About the Saskatchewan Beekeepers' Association
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SBA AccomplishmentsThe Saskatchewan Beekeepers Association is a strong organization with over 250 members. Its membership includes virtually all commercial beekeepers as well as an equal number of hobby beekeepers. Saskatchewan beekeepers are an innovative and progessive group, proud of their accomplishments:
SBA History
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The migration of honeybees into Saskatchewan coincides with the coming of the first settlers from eastern Canada and the United States. The first records of honeybees in the province date back to 1900. By 1922, there were about 85 beekeepers who produced 24,000 pounds of honey. Most of these beekeepers were located in the southern and eastern parts of the province. Interest in producing honey was aroused at this time by a growing demand as well as by increasing prices for honey, due in part, by shortages and high prices of sugar which occurred during and immediately after World War 1. About Saskatchewan
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Plains Indians are credited with originating the name Saskatchewan. Their word was "kisiskatchewan" - meaning the river that flows swiftly - in reference to the most important waterway running through their territory, now known as the Saskatchewan River.