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Greg Nesteroff

Greg 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'll soon publish a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
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Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment Greg Nesteroff -
A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

Record Ridge project avoids environmental assessment

Environment Greg Nesteroff -
A proposed magnesium mine southwest of Rossland will not be subject to a full-blown environmental review.

UPDATED: Home lost to fire at Waneta Junction

Fire Greg Nesteroff -
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue has confirmed a home has been destroyed after a fire broke out around 3:18 p.m. today in the 8400 Block of Highway 22A.

Edgewood ostrich farm loses latest appeal

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled against an Edgewood ostrich farm that was seeking to overturn on order to cull their animals.

Trail to create tree inventory

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
A contractor is expected to be hired to come up with an inventory and risk assessment of trees within Trail's park boundaries.

Suspect arrested in Nakusp hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians

RCMP Greg Nesteroff -
Police said they received reports of the collision just before midnight Tuesday, but the vehicle involved had fled the scene. 

Man who assaulted Nakusp senior loses restitution appeal

Crime Greg Nesteroff -
A judge has dismissed the appeal of a man who said he shouldn't have to pay restitution in addition to serving jail time for assaulting a Nakusp senior.

Columbia River chinook project shows promising signs, Sinixt say

Fish & Wildlife Greg Nesteroff -
The reintroduction of chinook salmon into the Canadian side of the Columbia River is showing early signs of success, according to the Sinixt Confederacy.

Trail demolition projects behind schedule, over budget

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
The demolition of some historic downtown Trail buildings is about a month behind schedule and expected to cost more than originally forecast.

Fixing Rossland retaining walls could cost $22M

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff -
A consultant's report suggests three Rossland retaining walls need to be replaced immediately.

Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet

Regional District of Central Kootenay RDCK Greg Nesteroff -
The same architectural firm that worked on the failed 2018 referendum to add a new ice sheet in Castlegar has been retained for the latest version of the project.

Castlegar renews airport security contract with Commissionaires

Airport Greg Nesteroff -
The BC Corps of Commissionaires will look after security at the West Kootenay Regional Airport for another five years.

Demolition underway on historic Trail buildings

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff -
An excavator has moved in on one of the city's oldest buildings, formerly a hospital, hotel, clinic, and nurses residence.

Rossland Warriors to bid again on hosting Coy Cup

Hockey Greg Nesteroff -
After receiving assurances that it won't cost taxpayers anything, Rossland city council has given its blessing to the local senior men's hockey team bidding to host the provincial championships.

Castlegar council frustrated over paving plan

City of Castlegar Greg Nesteroff -
Some Castlegar city councillors are unhappy with how long it has taken to sign a new paving contract, but staff say it will be worth it in the long run.

Trail mayor hopeful about lab after meeting with Interior Health

Health Care Greg Nesteroff -
Colleen Jones is feeling optimistic following a meeting last week with Interior Health officials to discuss the future of the city's downtown blood lab.
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Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action

Environment
A group concerned about the establishment of a magnesium mine near Rossland will go to court to try to force an environmental assessment of the project.

B.C. small businesses brace for end of U.S. duty-free exemption

Provincial
Small businesses in British Columbia are preparing for a financial hit from the U.S. elimination of de minimis exemptions on shipments.

SPCA cat Sophie ready for a new home

Community
Sophie is this week's Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Bailey Monteith named Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach

Trail Smoke Eaters
A lifelong Smokies fan through his family’s passion for the team, Monteith carried that pride into his own hockey career as a goaltender in the BCHL and MJHL.

West Robson boil notice cancelled

Energy & Utilities
The Regional District of Central Kootenay says the boil notice issued Aug. 8 has been lifted.
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