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Municipal News
Our News Team
Layne Gallant
ReporterLayne is just beginning her broadcast journalism journey, joining Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025, then made the move to Cranbrook that fall. A lifelong animal lover (especially cats) with a background in competitive dance, Layne is excited to call Cranbrook home and looks forward to getting to know the community.
Storrm Lennie
ReporterStorrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.
Josiah Spyker
ReporterJosiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.
Greg Nesteroff
ReporterGreg has been working in West Kootenay news media off and on since 1998. When he's not on the air, he's busy writing about local history. He has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
Emily Joveski
Provincial ReporterEmily is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria, B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto.
Kate Brown
Senior News Director B.C.Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.
