Locations
Manitoba
In Nova Scotia, Heroes Mending On The Fly operates in two primary locations: Halifax area (Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, Bedford, NS) and the Annapolis Valley (Greenwood Military Family Resource Center).
Our annual programming includes fly tying workshops from January to April, a casting clinic in May, and a fishing trip at the end of June.
If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, please use our contact form to get in touch so we can arrange an introduction and outing for you if you are a potential participant from Nova Scotia!
Manitoba provincial director
Bill Mermans
Meet Bill
My name is Bill and I served 22 years in the Canadian Forces as a young gunner with the 2nd Regiment RCHA and as an Operator with CSOR.
I grew up in Thunder Bay on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Since I can remember I have had a fly rod in my hand and have been tying flies just as long. I spent my childhood in our local rivers chasing Steelhead, Salmon and Brook Trout. I was introduced to Heroes Mending On The Fly through a friend at a time in my life when I was in a bad place. The program renewed my passion for both fly fishing and tying and I found it incredibly therapeutic, both mentally and physically, to be back doing what I loved with wonderful men and women that understood what I was going through even if no words were exchanged. There is no better medication than being waist-deep in icy waters, cool quiet air, teeth chattering, fingers numb and that reel starts screaming. I have seen and experienced the positive impact this program has given to our veterans and those still serving and it’s a privilege to share my knowledge and passion with them.
