Wool
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Montreal’s urban sheep mow grassy park, drop in on yoga classes and bring joy to city dwellersThe 16 sheep that take over the park are much more than seasonal landscapers. They are friendly, curious and bring a bit of country into the city.CanadaJul 10, 2021
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Saskatchewan alpaca breeders hope new mill makes animals more popularThe Hafford, Sask., mill is part of a Saskatchewan Polytechnic program to explore alternative and sustainable materials.CanadaMar 3, 2020
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How Jeffrey the sheep helps Alberta cancer survivors find their flockJeffrey the sheep brings smiles and art supplies to Alberta cancer survivors and caregivers. He's part of a Wellspring Edmonton support program.FeaturesAug 12, 2019
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‘It’s an incredible substance’: Festival aims to highlight Manitoba woolThe Manitoba Fibre Festival is showcasing all things wool Friday Sept. 14 and 15 aiming to highlight the province's agricultural sector.LifestyleSep 13, 2018
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Crowd of 7,000 expected at annual sheep dog trials in KingstonSheep dog trials are underway at Kingston's Grass Creek Park.CanadaAug 10, 2018
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Lindsay yarn store owner stopped at the border amid visa confusionThe pair were planning on heading to a two-day fibre festival to sell their in-house yarn, but were told by U.S. customs that they didn't have a work visa; Their pictures were taken, each woman was fingerprinted and they were refused entry into the U.S.CanadaJun 15, 2018
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Bancroft ‘yarn bombers’ knit tribute to Canada’s soldiersThe group has been working on the project to mark Remembrance Day for about five months, using donated yarn.CanadaNov 7, 2017
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Lost sheep found after 6 years, shorn for 46 lbs. of woolA sheep which was found after being lost in the Australian wilderness for six years was shorn for the first time on Monday, The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (AuBC) reported.WeatherJan 4, 2016
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Lost Australian sheep yields 30 sweaters worth of fleeceA lost, overgrown sheep found in Australian scrubland was shorn for perhaps the first time on Thursday, yielding over 89 pounds of wool - the equivalent of 30 sweaters - and shedding almost half his body weight.WorldSep 3, 2015
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