News & Stories | High Rise Honey: Bringing Honey Bee Awareness to the World

Raising Queen Bees

November 23, 2019

A video demonstrating how we raise queen bees at Canyon Rim Honey Bees in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Video Courtesy of: Canyon Rim Honey Bees

Bees learn football from their buddies

November 23, 2019

The insects show sophisticated learning for non-bee related tasks, and can even improve on what they are taught.

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Article Courtesy of: Nature – International Weekly Journal of Science

Article by: Traci Watson

These Are Some of the Rarest Honeys in the World!

November 23, 2019

Most people associate honey with that sticky sweet stuff you find at the supermarket, but the world of honey goes WAY beyond those little plastic bears (which, to be honest, aren’t even real honey most of the time).

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Article courtesy of Bee Keepers Naturals

Manuka Honey is Killing Every Kind of Bacteria Scientists Throw at it!

November 23, 2019

We all are familiar with the health benefits of raw unprocessed honey. However, in Australia, scientists made a remarkable discovery that one particular obscure type of honey is capable of killing every kind of bacteria scientists throw at it!

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Article Courtesty of Katy https:beekeepingbasic.com

Modular hexa-hives claimed to be better for your bees

November 23, 2019

A new beehive system made up of a series of hexagonal prisms may be just what your bees need. The Honeycomb Hives system is designed to tackle bee colony losses by making hives which apparently keep pests out, get rid of condensation and which retain heat more efficiently – all problems which can be a bane to honey bees.

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Article by James Holloway

The Bee Waggle Dance.

November 23, 2019

One of the 7 wonders of animal behaviour. The bee is the only other creature to dance other than humans and primates.

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Video Courtesy of PBS

37 Million Bees Dead After GMO Seeds Planted Nearby

November 23, 2019

Over 37 million bees have been found dead in Canada after GMO corn was planted recently in the local area.

https://bit.ly/2OdSXEb

Article Source: News Punch Article by Sean Adl-Tabatabai

Beekeeping Honey Bee Hive Inspection

November 23, 2019

Beekeeping is an exciting and fast growing hobby. Maybe you started keeping bees recently but aren’t sure how to inspect your hive. Without knowing what to do, your hive could perish.

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Video Courtesy of David Burns

Beekeepers on Watch For Itty-bitty Beetle

November 19, 2019

Alberta’s top bee scientist wants local beekeepers to keep their eyes open for a beetle that could bedevil their hives. About 120 people were at the Edmonton Fantasyland Hotel from Nov.

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Article courtesy of St. Albert Today powered by St. Albert Gazette

Planes Aren’t The Only Things Landing at Canada’s Airports

November 19, 2019

Planes aren’t the only things landing at Canada’s airports. Because we’re locally run, more than half a dozen Canadian airports host bee farms in addition to passengers.

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Canadian Airports Council