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 has recently published a book about the man who founded the ghost town of Sandon.
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The Grocer’s Wife now streaming online for free
An independent film partly shot in Trail in 1989 has never before been available for home viewing.
Q&A with Interior Health’s new CEO
Sylvia Weir was announced last week as the new president and CEO of Interior Health. Vista Radio spoke with her on Thursday.
Man accused in Trail shooting jailed after skipping court
A man accused of shooting a Fruitvale woman in the head more than two and a half years ago, leaving her with life-altering injuries, is behind bars after missing a court appearance.
Local climbers eye Castlegar properties
A delegation from the West Kootenay Rock Climbers Association appeared before city council this week, explaining that two properties are for sale near the Kinnaird Bluffs.
RDKB to look at health and wellness pay for directors
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary will explore paying directors a health and wellness stipend as part of a broader review of their remuneration.
BC Timber Sales braces for ‘big problems’ selling wood
A BC Timber Sales manager for the Kootenay-Boundary admits they could face sales problems in the coming months as local mills cope with additional U.S. tariffs.
Eremenko Block demolition poised to begin
City council heard that the West Kelowna company hired in August to tear down a Castlegar landmark is mobilizing on site this week.
Trail to close Groutage Avenue viewing platform
A viewing platform at the south end of Groutage Avenue in Trail will be temporarily closed after a city councillor raised concerns that it is frequented by people who openly use drugs.
Cominco Arena floor replacement nears completion
The City of Trail is reassuring Smoke Eaters fans that the team will have ice for its home opener following a months-long project to replace the refrigerated floor of the Cominco Arena.
Trail urged to make gender-based violence a public safety priority
A provincial organization dedicated to ending gender-based violence is asking the City of Trail to continue showing leadership, following the death of a local woman last year.
Rossland arena lounge renos on hold
City council has taken a skeptical eye to funding renovations to the arena lounge to the tune of $200,000.
Salary costs climb 11.2 per cent at RDKB in 2024
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary paid out over $1.3 million more in salary and expenses in 2024 compared to the year before,
How Trail launched Sharman King’s musical career
He’s one of the most accomplished musicians to come out of Trail. But you probably know him best from his TV commercials for Book Warehouse.
Castlegar’s municipal payroll up 11.5 per cent in 2024
The City of Castlegar paid its employees over $6.7 million in wages and expenses in 2024, an increase of about $693,000 over 2023.
Castlegar approves disc golf course in Kinnaird Park
City council has given its blessing to a course being added through the woods at Kinnaird Park, but it remains to be seen whether it will be nine holes or 18.
Trail Smoke Eater’s bio shortlisted for national award
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey is one of five books nominated for the Sharon Fitzhenry Award for non-fiction. The winner will be announced Oct. 27 in Toronto.
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The Grocer’s Wife now streaming online for free
An independent film partly shot in Trail in 1989 has never before been available for home viewing.
New Trail childcare centre now expected to open spring 2027
The long-stalled Unicorn Childcare Centre in Tadanac is moving ahead again, but it will have fewer spaces than originally envisioned.
Castlegar paving work starts today
Road renewal work in Castlegar is scheduled this week, with paving planned for sections of Columbia Avenue.
Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders
Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.
12 died in Kootenays due to toxic drugs in July, August
In the West Kootenay-Boundary, seven people died in July and one in August, for a total of 24 so far this year.
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