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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Missing woman known in Cranbrook sought by police
The Nelson Police are seeking assistance locating Shelby Haynes.A media release from NPD stated that Haynes was last seen in the Nelson area on Oct. 29 at around 8...
Touring route to mark Columbia River Treaty losses
A touring route is being developed to honour communities displaced by the Columbia River Treaty.Ingrid Strauss, a project manager with the provincial Columbia River Treaty team, said a request...
Kootenay unemployment rate rises to 5.3%
The jobless rate in the Kootenays stood at 5.3 per cent in September, which was up compared to the previous month and the same time last year, but still...
Creston murder trial slated for July 2024
The trial of a man accused of killing a Creston woman will be held next July.Mitchell Earl McIntyre is accused of second degree murder in the February 2022 death...
UPDATED: Wildsight presses for old-growth protection
A Kootenay conservation group is calling on the provincial government to follow through on commitments to protect old-growth forests.Wildsight will host four events on Thursday, including one in Nelson,...
‘You can invest in people and not make cuts’: Finance Minister Katrine Conroy
Kootenay West MLA and Finance Minister Katrine Conroy reported last week that BC finished 2022-23 with a $704 million surplus, although it was tempered by qualifications from the auditor...
At least 50 buildings lost in West Kelowna wildfire, premier says
More than 50 buildings have been confirmed destroyed by wildfire in West Kelowna.Premier David Eby told a news conference today that number is based on an initial assessment and...
Welcome to Junior A: Q&A with KIJHL commissioner Jeff Dubois
The Kootenay International Hockey League announced Tuesday that it has been granted approval by BC Hockey to be reclassified from Junior B to Junior A (Tier II) starting next...
Ktunaxa to receive $6M to $15M annually in power benefits
An interim agreement on power benefits announced last week involving the Ktunaxa and two other interior B.C. First Nations...
Kootenay bat count begins
A local bat conservation group is beginning its semi-annual count of bats in the Kootenays, made all the more...
Glencore says Teck takeover offer still stands
The Swiss-based company that is trying to take over Teck says its offer stands in the wake of Teck's...
Teck cancels shareholders vote on separation proposal
Teck has cancelled a vote today by shareholders on the board's proposal to split its Elk Valley coal assets into...
Teck turns down Glencore’s revised takeover bid
The answer is still no.Teck has rejected a revised takeover proposal from Glencore that added $8.2 billion US to...
East Kootenay snowpack sitting at 81%
The snowpack in the East Kootenay has dropped since last month.The BC River Forecast Centre said in an update...
New non-profit to support Columbia Basin athletes
A new non-profit organization will support the sport sector in the Kootenays.PacificSport Columbia Basin was formalized in October but...
Glencore offers $8.2 billion US in Teck takeover bid
Glencore has sweetened its bid to take over Teck.The Swiss-based company is now offering to buy Teck shareholders out...
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