Author Archives: SPANS

Canadian Sheep Federation Honoured to Host First Global Conference

The Canadian Sheep Federation was honoured to host a select group of senior industry executives at its first Global Sheep Conference, which took place July 18th through 20th in Saskatoon.  The goal of this inaugural event was to share common experiences, challenges and opportunities the sheep industry faces, look for areas for future global collaboration […]

Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia – Sheep Sale Announcement 2019

The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia is proud to host the ATLANTIC FALL SHEEP SALE, also known as the ANNUAL LABOUR DAY SALE! Located at the Agridome, Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill on August 31st, 2019. For a more detailed schedule of events and entry forms, please go to the PSBANS website at www.sheepnovascotia.ca. […]

Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic

The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is pleased to partner with Sisterhood Fibres to deliver the first annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic. Admission is free to this family-friendly event. Demonstrations and vendors will be on-site from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Demonstrations will include spinning, weaving, felting and knitting! https://coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca/fibre-frolic-at-the-cole-harbour-heritage-farm-museum/  https://www.facebook.com/events/420582051752182/ 

Finding the Fleece for You!

This workshop will focus on learning the criteria for evaluating raw wool fleeces for use in handspinning or other fiber arts. Using presentations and hands-on fleece evaluation, we will evaluate fleeces of several types and demonstrate proper handling, skirting and presentation of fleeces. This workshop will benefit fiber artists who want to know how to judge […]