Chainsaw carving challenge makes its way to Manitoba

WINNIPEG — The second annual Chainsaw Carving Challenge hosted by 4P takes place labour day long weekend.

Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Canada’s best chainsaw carvers will come together at Powerview Pine Falls. HGTV’s Carver Kings are expected to compete in the challenge.

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Also in attendance will be Mike Winia, who represented Canada at the World Cup in Germany and other Champions from events throughout Canada.

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The 2-day event will also have one of Manitoba’s top chainshaw carvers, Jim Niedermayer. The event also included a 2-hour pro am quick carve Saturday afternoon, where the up and coming carvers had a shot at winning a spot in next years’ main event with the pros.

A live auction is set for Sunday.