Meet The Carvers
2026 Carving Hours - 10 AM to 5 PM
February 14-16/21-22
Ernie Reimer
Tyndall, MB
Ernie is no stranger to wood having been in the logging industry since 2004. Ernie operates his sawmill out of Tyndall Firewood Supply and knows how to find the beauty in any piece of wood. Along with milling and running Windy Day Woodworks, Ernie has been chainsaw carving for nine years.
Fred Thomas
Winnipeg, MB
A hand carver for many years, Fred picked up the chainsaw in 2017 and started bringing logs to life with his cute bears, wise faces and screaming eagles. Take a walk across the foot bridge from Bridge Drive Inn in Winnipeg and you will see a giant carving of Fred's commissioned by the neighbourhood.
Collin Diachun
Ste Anne, MB
Collin started carving in 2024 after taking a bear carving class with Ernie and has never looked back. He has quickly developed his talent and is fearless in tackling new ideas. He believes each piece of wood tells a story, and he loves bringing it to life.
