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

“Somebody took him from us”: Trevin Steele's family look for answers after alleged murder

Almost two months since he was seen alive by his family and six weeks since he was found dead, the family of Trevin Steele are hoping somebody, somewhere, can help find his killers.

Jul 19, 2024 3:23 PM Read more >

July 19 fire report: Evacuation alert lifted for Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach

We can finally all relax - for now. After a week straight of efforts to fight the Wilson fire, the evacuation alert for Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach has been lifted.

Jul 19, 2024 3:20 PM Read more >

Area athletes heading out for Team North at Saskatchewan Games

Flin Flon, Creighton, Denare Beach and Pelican Narrows will be well-represented at the Saskatchewan Games later this month.

Jul 19, 2024 3:14 PM Read more >

Mining Report: Foran moving ahead with financing, plan to build McIlvenna Bay mine

The north may be on the verge of having another producing mine. Foran Mining announced several key advancements with its project at McIlvenna Bay this week, including plans to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to move toward building a full, functioning mine.

Jul 19, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >

Flin Flonner Davidson appointed as new Alberta chief justice

Kent Davidson has gone from the city on the rocks to the top spot in Alberta courts. The Flin Flon-born judge has been appointed as Alberta’s new Chief Justice, taking on the role late last month.

Jul 19, 2024 3:04 PM Read more >

July 17 fire update: Blaze hasn't grown, hot weather on way, evacuation alert still on

The Wilson fire is still burning near Creighton and Denare Beach, but fire crews have kept it at bay for days, securing much of the fire's perimeter.

Jul 17, 2024 8:49 PM Read more >

July 12 fire update: Alert still in place and fire grows, but weather and fire crews holding it back

A forest fire near Creighton has grown in size since first being spotted Wednesday, but early morning rain and colder weather have helped keep it from growing further.

Jul 12, 2024 3:39 PM Read more >

Fire burning near Creighton, Denare Beach pushes leaders to urge caution

A forest fire is burning within 10 kilometres of Creighton and Denare Beach. No evacuation notices have been issued, but local leaders are telling people to be prepared just in case.

Jul 11, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

SJHL, WHL, other league sign joint hockey development pact, rule changes coming

The SJHL, MJHL, Hockey Manitoba, Hockey Saskatchewan and others have signed off on a new one-year pilot project with potential to change western Canadian hockey as we know it.

Jul 11, 2024 3:29 PM Read more >

Former Bomber Villeneuve-Houle earns NHL development camp invite

Donavan Villeneuve-Houle got his first shot at the big time last week. The three-year former Bomber was invited to San Jose Sharks development camp.

Jul 11, 2024 3:21 PM Read more >

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