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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

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon can't seal deal in last regular season game, take 4-1 loss

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon can't seal deal in last regular season game, take 4-1 loss

Flin Flon ended their regular season with a late-game slide against Humboldt, losing 4-1 in their last game before playoffs. The team will now prepare for a first-round series with Kindersley.
Bomber Game Report: Late surge by Broncos hands Flin Flon 6-2 loss

Bomber Game Report: Late surge by Broncos hands Flin Flon 6-2 loss

The Bombers kept it close for 40 minutes but blew apart in the third, giving up four goals in the final frame and losing 6-2 to Humboldt Friday night.
City approves partial park rezoning, allowing for possible assisted living home

City approves partial park rezoning, allowing for possible assisted living home

Flin Flon’s city council gave third and final reading to a pair of policy changes that could push the southern part of Willowvale Park closer to being the site of a new assisted living facility.
JV Kweens give favourites scare at provs, finish fifth, win consolation

JV Kweens give favourites scare at provs, finish fifth, win consolation

Hapnot’s junior varsity Kweens basketball team picked up a consolation round victory at their recent provincial tournament in Winnipeg, almost getting an upset over a top team along the way.
PBCN, Flames set to square off in playoff series

PBCN, Flames set to square off in playoff series

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Selects will face the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Flames in their first playoff matchup, starting this weekend.
Ham Sandwich prepares to show all sides for bold new show

Ham Sandwich prepares to show all sides for bold new show

Flin Flon’s longest-running acting troupe is preparing what may be its most ambitious show yet - a play considered one of the most complex and difficult to execute.
Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon dispatches Nipawin 6-3, earning season sweep

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon dispatches Nipawin 6-3, earning season sweep

Flin Flon finished up a season sweep of division rivals Nipawin Sunday afternoon, clipping the Hawks' wings in a 6-3 win.
Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon shatters their slump, beating La Ronge 6-4

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon shatters their slump, beating La Ronge 6-4

That had to feel good. The Bombers found their mojo again Friday, beating rivals La Ronge 6-4 in their final meeting this year.
City to get $1.8 million from feds for accessibility, bus upgrades

City to get $1.8 million from feds for accessibility, bus upgrades

The City of Flin Flon’s bus system will soon get a lot easier to use for people with mobility issues.
With funds down, school division plots record high mill rate in budget

With funds down, school division plots record high mill rate in budget

The Flin Flon School Division’s latest draft budget was released Feb. 28, featuring more student resource and instruction spending - and a higher mill rate to go with it.
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