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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

Denare Beach, Cranberry Portage prepare to host winter festivals

Denare Beach, Cranberry Portage prepare to host winter festivals

The Denare Beach Winter Festival and Cranberry Portage Winterfest will take place in both respective communities from Feb. 23-25.
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Jimmy Custer Memorial Dog Race postponed

Jimmy Custer Memorial Dog Race postponed

Dog races elsewhere in the north have either been postponed or cancelled due to warm weather creating unsafe conditions.
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After short reprieve, Denare Beach woman forced back to city for care

After short reprieve, Denare Beach woman forced back to city for care

Dialysis is available in Flin Flon, but despite having grown up in Flin Flon and living 15 minutes away from the hospital, hang-ups around being a Sask. resident have caused her to be blocked from receiving that care.
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Stage four cancer won't keep triathlete down, plans to run races, raise money

Stage four cancer won't keep triathlete down, plans to run races, raise money

Last fall, Flin Flonner Robert Kirschman was given some of the worst health news someone can get - cancer diagnosis, stage four. He's fighting back by training for a triathlon later this year and seeking to raise money to help others.
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Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon powers through Stars in 5-4 OT revenge thriller

Bomber Game Report: Flin Flon powers through Stars in 5-4 OT revenge thriller

Nice win streak you got there, Battlefords. Be a shame if someone ended it. Flin Flon did just that in a clash of the titans Friday night, beating the Stars in a 5-4 game-of-the-year contender.
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Bomber forward Egan diagnosed with cancer, expected to make full recovery

Bomber forward Egan diagnosed with cancer, expected to make full recovery

One of the Bombers’ heart and soul players has been sidelined due to a cancer scare over the holidays - but his season is not over.
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Plans continue for second annual Denare Beach sled dog race

Plans continue for second annual Denare Beach sled dog race

The second edition of the Jimmy Custer Memorial Dog Race is in the works, with organizers hoping to grow it beyond last year’s first event.
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Flin Flon singers take over New York City's Carnegie Hall for third time

Flin Flon singers take over New York City's Carnegie Hall for third time

From hockey fights to footlights, from aurora to aria, the Flin Flon Community Choir and their cohorts are back again after successfully taking New York.
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Paddler reflects on 2,000-plus kilometre canoe trek to territories

Paddler reflects on 2,000-plus kilometre canoe trek to territories

“I got to Hay River and the whole area was on fire - there was fire coming toward the shore and I was trying to stay out of the way. That part was very scary." - Dave Koop
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Flin Flon wrestler Hunter Lee will represent Canada at Pan-Am Games

Flin Flon wrestler Hunter Lee will represent Canada at Pan-Am Games

Hunter Lee is heading back to the mat to represent Canada at the upcoming Pan Am Games in Chile.
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