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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

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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Stanley Cup coming to , Creighton, Flin Flon as part of winner's day with trophy

Stanley Cup coming to , Creighton, Flin Flon as part of winner's day with trophy

During the day, the Cup will be brought to schools in Flin Flon and Creighton throughout the morning.
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Ahead of coming SJHL season, commissioner McIntyre says work must continue

Ahead of coming SJHL season, commissioner McIntyre says work must continue

Now into his second season on the job, SJHL commissioner Kyle McIntyre is hoping to put the league he’s tasked with running on a path to a bright future.
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Flin Flon Hotel purchased, new hotel and redevelopment coming with Wyndham Ramada

Flin Flon Hotel purchased, new hotel and redevelopment coming with Wyndham Ramada

The plans for the site include an 80-to-100-room hotel, complete with a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and other amenities.
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Flin Flon choir set for third performance at Carnegie Hall

Flin Flon choir set for third performance at Carnegie Hall

Members of the Flin Flon Community Choir will be heading to New York City to sing at a world-famous venue for the third time later this fall.
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Bombers open training camp with one goal in mind - ending the drought

Bombers open training camp with one goal in mind - ending the drought

After two straight runs to the SJHL finals and two straight defeats, this year’s Bombers hope the third time is the charm. The team’s training camp officially opened Sept. 1 and preseason is now underway.
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Creighton-based Northern Growing Abilities program opens doors

Creighton-based Northern Growing Abilities program opens doors

After years of planning and countless hours of work, Northern Growing Abilities has finally, officially, opened its doors.
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Chainsaw carver Deans teaches peace, finds inspiration in the trees

Chainsaw carver Deans teaches peace, finds inspiration in the trees

Some artists work with paint. Others work with pencils or pastels. When Beaner Deans wants to express himself, he looks for something with more horsepower.
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