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Eric Westhaver

Eric Westhaver

Eric Westhaver is a reporter with The Reminder in Flin Flon, Man. Raised in Flin Flon, Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts-Journalism degree from the University of Regina. Eric has worked in many fields as a journalist, including print media, documentaries, online reporting, radio and TV news. Since returning to his hometown paper, Eric has won 12 provincial newspaper awards and counting in Manitoba and Saskatchewan for his work. Eric is eager to share the stories and history of the north with anyone willing to listen.

Recent Work by Eric

Photo gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day three

Photo gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day three

The 2025 Blueberry Jam Music Gathering wrapped up for another summer August 10. Our photo coverage of the event can be found here.
Photo Gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day two

Photo Gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day two

Check out our photo coverage of day two of the 2025 edition of the Blueberry Jam Music Gathering here.
Photo Gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day one

Photo Gallery: Blueberry Jam 2025, day one

Check out our photo coverage of the 2025 edition of the Blueberry Jam Music Gathering here.
Fire report, July 10: Snow Lake evacuating for second time, Thompson calls state of emergency, flare-ups found near Creighton

Fire report, July 10: Snow Lake evacuating for second time, Thompson calls state of emergency, flare-ups found near Creighton

Snow Lakers are heading back out of town today. The community is now under its second mandatory evacuation of the summer due to recent nearby fire activity.
Fire update, June 25: At long last, Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach, cabin areas are welcome home

Fire update, June 25: At long last, Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach, cabin areas are welcome home

It’s time. After an almost month-long full evacuation of the region and an ongoing struggle against a fire that threatened the entire area with destruction, people can now return to their homes in Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach.
Fire report, June 20: Creighton, Denare Beach announce re-entry plans, set for Sunday

Fire report, June 20: Creighton, Denare Beach announce re-entry plans, set for Sunday

A day after Flin Flon leaders announced re-entry would take place next Wednesday, Creighton and Denare Beach have followed suit. Their plan, announced Friday, will see people return three days before Flin Flon officially opens its doors.
Fire report, June 19: Flin Flon plans to end evacuation order Wednesday, pending weather, fire growth

Fire report, June 19: Flin Flon plans to end evacuation order Wednesday, pending weather, fire growth

It's official. The mandatory evacuation order for the City of Flin Flon, which went into effect three weeks ago, could be lifted June 25 if the fire doesn't grow further.
Flin Flon, area leaders plan for reopening, no date yet set as work continues

Flin Flon, area leaders plan for reopening, no date yet set as work continues

As most Flin Flonners enter their fourth week evacuated from the north, information is trickling out the plan to get people home. There’s still no confirmed date for the return, but how the City and various fire crews plan to do it is coming into focus.
Fire report, June 18: Flin Flon schools cancel classes, Hudbay reopens, fire crews chase hotspots with drone scans

Fire report, June 18: Flin Flon schools cancel classes, Hudbay reopens, fire crews chase hotspots with drone scans

Firefighting efforts are still ongoing near Flin Flon and Creighton. No structures have burned in either community as of Tuesday, but the fire is posing new and varied threats to the area, forcing firefighters to get creative.
Fire report, June 14: Pair of cabin areas get all-clear to go home, rain falls through area

Fire report, June 14: Pair of cabin areas get all-clear to go home, rain falls through area

It was go-home day for people in Cranberry Portage, Sherridon and Snow Lake Saturday - and cabinowners at two cottage areas will now be able to join them.
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