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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Upgrades underway on Rossland skatepark

City of Rossland Greg Nesteroff - August 9, 2025

Rossland's skatepark should reopen next week, boasting some new features.

Lt. Robert Hampton Gray remembered in Trail

Community Greg Nesteroff - August 8, 2025

The last Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross was honored in the city of his birth Friday, a day before the 80th anniversary of his death during the Second World War.

Interior Health still considering Trail lab options

Health Care Greg Nesteroff - August 7, 2025

Health authority managers are in Trail this week, meeting with local leaders, medical staff, and patients to discuss the future of laboratory services.

UPDATED: Fire out at Kalesnikoff Lumber

Fire Greg Nesteroff - August 6, 2025

No one was injured in a fire at the local sawmill this afternoon, but damage is described as "significant."

Russian program being phased out at Castlegar school

SD20 Greg Nesteroff - August 6, 2025

A signature program in the Kootenay-Columbia school district is saying a long goodbye.

RDKB calls for end to civilian suffering

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary RDKB Greg Nesteroff - August 2, 2025

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 - 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.