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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

Liberals win northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan seats, re-election nationally

Liberals win northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan seats, re-election nationally

Canada’s electoral map has gone red - and so have both seats covering Flin Flon, Creighton and Denare Beach. The Reminder can confirm that, for the first time since 2007, both northern seats will be held by Liberal MPs.
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Federal election: Where Churchill-Keewatinook Aski candidates stand

Federal election: Where Churchill-Keewatinook Aski candidates stand

Here is where the candidates for northern Manitoba in this year's federal election stand on the issues.
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Federal election: Where Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River candidates stand

Federal election: Where Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River candidates stand

Here is where the candidates for northern Saskatchewan in this year's federal election stand on the issues.
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Two search warrants turn up drugs, guns, lead to arrests

Two search warrants turn up drugs, guns, lead to arrests

A pair of drug busts last week at two local houses lead to four arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons and cash.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon falls in Game 6 overtime, loses series, season done

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon falls in Game 6 overtime, loses series, season done

That’s all, folks. The Bombers gave everything they had on the road in Weyburn in Game 6 and came close, but couldn't bring the series back home, losing 3-2 and seeing their season come to an end.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon stays alive, wins Game 5 6-1

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon stays alive, wins Game 5 6-1

Flin Flon isn't going down without a fight, forcing a Game 6 against Weyburn with a huge 6-1 home win.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon extends series with 5-1 Game 4 win

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon extends series with 5-1 Game 4 win

They ain't done yet. The Flin Flon Bombers staved off elimination in Game 4 Wednesday night, getting the upper hand in a 5-1 win and forcing a Game 5 at home Saturday.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon at risk of sweep following 4-1 Game 3 defeat

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon at risk of sweep following 4-1 Game 3 defeat

The Bombers are in a tight spot. The team dropped Game 3 4-1 to Weyburn Tuesday night, going down 3-0 in the series and putting Flin Flon at risk of a sweep.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon goes down 2-0 after draining 4-1 defeat

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon goes down 2-0 after draining 4-1 defeat

The Bombers are in trouble. Flin Flon's team took a hard 4-1 loss at home to Weyburn Saturday, going down 2-0 in their series.
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Bomber Game Report: Game 1 goes to the Wings, Flin Flon takes 3-1 loss

Bomber Game Report: Game 1 goes to the Wings, Flin Flon takes 3-1 loss

The Bombers' second round series did not start how the team hoped. A slow and sloppy start led to Flin Flon taking a 3-1 loss to Weyburn.
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