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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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Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions Greg Nesteroff -
The BC Coroners Service says eight people in the West Kootenay/Boundary and three people in the East Kootenay died in May and June as a result of toxic drugs.

Serious collision closes Highway 22 at Genelle

Road Closures Greg Nesteroff -
Highway 22 is closed at Genelle following a collision between a motorcycle and a dump truck.

Power outage causes Teck dust release

Community Greg Nesteroff -
Teck says a power outage was to blame for a big dust cloud released from its Trail smelter this morning.

Revamp proposed for Trail Memorial Centre

News Greg Nesteroff -
Trail city council has heard a pitch to restore the Memorial Centre's prominence. Architect Matthew Stanley has been working with city staff on a schematic design and considering ways of...

Kim Deane named Rossland’s 2023 Community Contributor

News Greg Nesteroff -
For his work leading the Friends of the Rossland Range, the City of Rossland has named Kim Deane the recipient of its 2023 Community Contributor Award. Deane was nominated under...

Help available for West Kootenay families coping with mental illness

News Greg Nesteroff -
The woman who runs a regional education program for people who have family members with mental illness encourages anyone who needs help to get in touch with her. "Often family...

Trail code-of-conduct investigation remains secret

News Greg Nesteroff -
The City of Trail was entitled not to disclose an investigator's report into code-of-conduct violations by mayor Colleen Jones, according to BC's independent privacy body. A third-party investigator found Jones...

Marathon session ‘fun in a crazy way’: MP Richard Cannings

News Greg Nesteroff -
A local MP says a 30-hour vote in the House of Commons turned out to be a lot less onerous than he expected and even enjoyable at times. "In a...

Beaver Valley rec plan calls for arena upgrades, dog parks

News Greg Nesteroff -
Upgrading the Fruitvale arena, turning the Montrose Village Square into an indoor play space, and developing off-leash dog parks...

Castlegar’s anti-icing truck out of service after crash

News Greg Nesteroff -
A key piece of Castlegar's ice and snow management equipment is out of service. Operations manager Samuel Shine told city...

Premier’s ‘screw-up’ nothing new: New Denver survivor

News Greg Nesteroff -
Last week's postponement of a government apology to Sons of Freedom Doukhobor children sent to residential school in the...

Castlegar airport 76% reliable in November

News Greg Nesteroff -
Eight flights were cancelled at the West Kootenay Regional Airport in November, resulting in a 76 per cent reliability...

Castlegar to consider raising arson spree with province

News Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar's mayor wants her council to give her the go-ahead to appeal to provincial authorities about a rash of...

Castlegar to debate beefing up dog park enforcement

News Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar city council will look at adding extra patrols of the dog park in Millennium Park and funding an...

Castlegar utility rates going up $42 per household

News Greg Nesteroff -
Castlegar households will pay about $18 more for water and $24 more for sewer services in 2024. City council...

Trail increases arts council grant to $25K

News Greg Nesteroff -
Trail city council has approved a funding boost for the local arts council, increasing its annual grant from $5,000...
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Castlegar man missing

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Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions
The BC Coroners Service says eight people in the West Kootenay/Boundary and three people in the East Kootenay died in May and June as a result of toxic drugs.

Serious collision closes Highway 22 at Genelle

Road Closures
Highway 22 is closed at Genelle following a collision between a motorcycle and a dump truck.
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