William Godfrey LeMaistre was Alberta's second provincial apiarist. Born in England, his beekeeping education was obtained at the Ontario Agricultural College. His predecessor as provincial apiarist, Mr. Hillerud, had also spent time learning bees in Central Canada. After LeMaistre's graduation in 1926, he farmed in Saskatchewan before returning to work for the College. He obtained the nickname "Tarz" during his college days, as he excelled at wrestling among other sports. The reference is presumably to his Tarzan-like moves on the mats?Friday, February 2, 2018
W. G. LeMaistre, Provincial Apiarist of Alberta, 1939-1956
William Godfrey LeMaistre was Alberta's second provincial apiarist. Born in England, his beekeeping education was obtained at the Ontario Agricultural College. His predecessor as provincial apiarist, Mr. Hillerud, had also spent time learning bees in Central Canada. After LeMaistre's graduation in 1926, he farmed in Saskatchewan before returning to work for the College. He obtained the nickname "Tarz" during his college days, as he excelled at wrestling among other sports. The reference is presumably to his Tarzan-like moves on the mats?
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