{"product_id":"alberta-rose-queens-2026","title":"Alberta Rose Queens - 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorker and Hive has partnered with Bee Cube to make Alberta Rose Queens available this summer!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Locally Mated Queens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly raised in the pristine foothills of Alberta, each queen is carefully selected, locally mated with our hardy Alberta drones, and clearly marked for easy identification in your hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Our Alberta Rose Queens?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLocally Adapted\u003c\/b\u003e: Mated right here in Alberta's foothills, these queens are perfectly suited to our climate and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCold Hardy\u003c\/b\u003e: Built to thrive in Canadian winters and short seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarked for Success\u003c\/b\u003e: Each queen comes clearly marked for easy spotting and hive management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese queens have been raised with the same care and attention to quality that our customers have come to expect. Their local genetics mean better overwintering survival, stronger spring buildup, and colonies that understand our unique Alberta seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberta Rose queens are guaranteed to be alive at the time of shipping or pickup and, to the best of our knowledge, will be in good health. However, once the queens leave our care, we cannot guarantee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcceptance into your hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance or long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe introduction and success of queens depend on many factors, including shipping conditions and individual beekeeping practices. Please ensure you have the skills and knowledge required to handle and care for queen bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Quantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orders are not reserved until fully paid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect Your Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the week you expect your queen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival Notification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive an email once your queens arrive in Calgary, typically before noon on Wednesday. Calling ahead is advised if you're unsure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchaser is responsible for pickup within 24 hours of notification. After this time, queen health is the purchaser’s responsibility, whether picked up or not.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping (Within BC, Alberta and Sask.):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available at $35 for up to 4 queens via Canada Post. Please indicate your nearest Canada Post office, as we will only ship \"hold for pickup.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping (Rest of Canada):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Available at the purchaser's cost. Previous orders have ranged from $75-$200 for air freight (e.g., Vancouver\/Montreal). Our online store will charge $35 at checkout, and the balance will be determined once arrangements are finalized. Please inquire for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePermits: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA transport permit will be required for any destination outside Alberta and is the responsibility of the purchaser. Please arrange this in advance to avoid delays or penalties. Worker and Hive will not be responsible for any issues due to lack of adequate permitting. For more information, visit the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/workerandhive.com%20%E2%80%BA%20pages%20%E2%80%BA%20provincial-permits-and-registration-links\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvincial Bee Permits and Registrations Page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All shipping is at the purchaser’s risk. Please inquire with Robert for additional information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelays:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Occasionally, delays in availability may occur. We will do our best to advise of these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Special pricing is available for orders of 20+ queens. Please inquire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutside 7 Days of Selected Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A 20% fee applies to cancellations, refunds, or date changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithin 7 Days of Selected Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orders are final sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueens are a special-order item requiring considerable administrative coordination. 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