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

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.

Jun 14, 2025 10:23 PM Read more >

Fire report, June 13: Snow Lakers, Sherridon residents going home Saturday, weekend of rain in forecast

People from two northern communities will be able to head home Saturday morning. Flin Flon is not yet one of them, but a weekend full of rain could possibly help.

Jun 13, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Fire report, June 12: Flin Flon return plan in works but homecoming still a while off, Kinew visits area

Flin Flon and Creighton are still intact Thursday and the nearby fire has been kept at bay. People evacuated from the region aren't likely to return this week, but small steps toward that are coming.

Jun 12, 2025 5:34 PM Read more >

Fire report, June 11: Cranberry Portage residents can come home Saturday, Sask. ombudsman investigating response

Cranberry Portage residents have received the thumbs-up to head back home this weekend.

Jun 11, 2025 5:45 PM Read more >

Fire update, June 10: Pelican Narrows residents returning home, Foran prepares to reopen, fire stays stable

Fires threatening the north have slowed their growth in the past few days. Pelican Narrows residents are getting the green light to head home and a northern mine project will reopen later this week.

Jun 10, 2025 8:55 PM Read more >

Fire update, June 8: At long last, rain falls in Flin Flon, fire advances slowed

After almost a month with bone-dry weather, Flin Flon finally has some rainfall.

Jun 8, 2025 10:27 AM Read more >

Fire update, June 6: Snow Lake moves to mandatory evacuation, rain in Flin Flon forecasts over weekend

Snow Lake upgraded their local evacuation order to a mandatory one Friday, but for Flin Flon, there may be a welcome sight this weekend - rain.

Jun 6, 2025 11:19 PM Read more >

Fire update, June 5: Highway 10 reopens at Wanless, Flin Flon and Creighton still intact

A key transport link for the north has partially reopened as firefighters continue to battle flames in the area.

Jun 5, 2025 2:56 PM Read more >

Fire update, June 4: Crews keep flames at bay in Creighton, Flin Flon, Snow Lake issues voluntary evacuation

Note: This story is a live file and will be updated as new information arrives. This story was last updated at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Jun 4, 2025 4:41 PM Read more >

Fire update, June 3: Denare Beach "devastated" by fire as homes burn, area remains at risk

Wildfires ripped through Denare Beach Monday afternoon. Local leadership said a swath of houses were destroyed in a fast-moving fire from the west - one that shows no sign of slowing down.

Jun 3, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

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