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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UPDATED: U18 baseball tourney pushes on in Trail after storm

Baseball Greg Nesteroff - August 1, 2025

A major storm was a setback for a provincial baseball tournament in Trail, but organizers are pushing ahead with a condensed schedule.

No major damage following storm: City of Trail

City of Trail Greg Nesteroff - August 1, 2025

The City of Trail says clean up following a major storm Thursday afternoon will probably extend into next week.

Drugs claimed 11 lives in Kootenays in May and June

Addictions Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

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.

UPDATED: Highway 22 reopens after serious collision at Genelle

Road Closures Greg Nesteroff - July 31, 2025

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 - July 30, 2025

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 - December 14, 2023

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 - December 13, 2023

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 - December 12, 2023

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 - December 11, 2023

The City of Trail was entitled not to disclose an investigator's report into code-of-conduct violations by mayor Colleen Jones,...

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

News Greg Nesteroff - December 11, 2023

A local MP says a 30-hour vote in the House of Commons turned out to be a lot less...

Beaver Valley rec plan calls for arena upgrades, dog parks

News Greg Nesteroff - December 8, 2023

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 - December 8, 2023

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 - December 7, 2023

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 - December 7, 2023

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 - December 7, 2023

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 - December 6, 2023

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

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UPDATED: U18 baseball tourney pushes on in Trail after storm

Baseball August 1, 2025

A major storm was a setback for a provincial baseball tournament in Trail, but organizers are pushing ahead with a condensed schedule.

Increased wildfire risk this August long weekend from lightning, dry conditions

Provincial August 1, 2025

The B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) said the province is seeing a return to seasonal temperatures heading into the August long weekend, but increased lightning means the potential for new fire starts remains high.

No major damage following storm: City of Trail

City of Trail August 1, 2025

The City of Trail says clean up following a major storm Thursday afternoon will probably extend into next week.

Be prepared, stay safe this B.C. Day long weekend

Provincial August 1, 2025

As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel.

SPCA long-term resident Smokey looking for a loving home

Community August 1, 2025

Smokey is a 6-year-old grey male cat with a soft coat and an even softer heart. He's looking for his forever home and hopes you'll be the special human to give him a chance!

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