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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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RDKB calls for end to civilian suffering

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff -
Some local politicians are weighing in on world affairs, asking the federal government support peace efforts and humanitarian aid wherever civilians are at risk.

UPDATED: U18 baseball tourney pushes on in Trail after storm

Baseball Greg Nesteroff -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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...

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,...

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...

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...
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Trail to honour Robert Hampton Gray, 80 years after his death

City of Trail
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the tragic death of Trail-born Robert Hampton Gray, VC the end of the Second World War, the City of Trail invites the community to the Trail Cenotaph on Friday at 4:30 p.m.

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial
One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

Police issue over 800 tickets as part of Shambhala blitz

RCMP
BC Highway Patrol issued more than 800 tickets and towed dozens of cars as part of its road safety enforcement related to the Shambhala Music Festival.

UPDATED: Wildfire west of Castlegar now 153 hectares

Wildfires
Of the handful of wildfires that broke out in the West Kootenay over the long weekend, the largest is burning west of Castlegar, on the north side of Mt. Mackie.

Rossland’s Montana Burgess receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Community
A Rosslander described as a "champion for equity and inclusion" is among 18 people across BC being recognized with a Medal of Good Citizenship.
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