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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Fruitvale searching for new village administrator
The Village of Fruitvale is starting to sort through applicants for the job of chief administrative officer, after Prab Lashar took a similar job elsewhere.
Province says no to lower speed limit on Highway 23
The Ministry of Transportation doesn't think that reducing the speed limit at the north end of Nakusp from 70 km/h to 50 km/h is a good idea.
Preliminary inquiry set in Montrose murder case
A hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for Donald Danchella to stand trial wil be held Feb. 23-25, 2026.
UPDATED: Friends of Record Ridge to pursue legal action
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
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
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
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
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
Police said they received reports of the collision just before midnight Tuesday, but the vehicle involved had fled the scene.Â
Man who assaulted Nakusp senior loses restitution appeal
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
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
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
A consultant's report suggests three Rossland retaining walls need to be replaced immediately.
Architect hired to design 2nd Castlegar ice sheet
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
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
An excavator has moved in on one of the city's oldest buildings, formerly a hospital, hotel, clinic, and nurses residence.
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Why the Trail aquatic centre closes in the summer
It's the hottest time of year. Kids are still out of school. You head to the Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, hoping for a dip in the pool ... only to find it's closed for annual maintenance.
Fruitvale searching for new village administrator
The Village of Fruitvale is starting to sort through applicants for the job of chief administrative officer, after Prab Lashar took a similar job elsewhere.
Ex-Smokies coach lands in Everett
Former Trail Smoke Eaters head coach and general manager Tim Fragle has joined the Everett Silvertips of the WHL.
B.C. Conservatives call for clarity from Supreme Court of Canada on Cowichan title case
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad wants Canada’s top court to weigh in on the recent decision in favour of the Cowichan Tribes' land and fishery claim in Richmond.
Back-to-school programs see growing demand for school supplies as prices rise
Some British Columbia groups that help provide families with school supplies said they have seen an uptick in demand heading into this school year.Â
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