Greg NesteroffMay 12, 20212 minThe final FifersI was surprised to seen an obituary for Emma Zahn. Surprised because she was born in Fife. I thought no native Fifers were left.
Greg NesteroffMar 1, 20216 minTiny Thompson and SandonSandon produced a Hall of Fame NHL goaltender. But Tiny Thompson’s relationship with his birthplace has not been explored — until now.
Greg NesteroffJan 5, 20193 minLast of the PhoeniciansBetty Ridge, who died in Nelson on Dec. 23 at age 98, was probably the last surviving person born in the mining town of Phoenix, BC. She...
Greg NesteroffDec 12, 20187 minBirths aboard planes, trains, ferries, and automobilesHaving examined births, marriages, and deaths aboard sternwheelers on local lakes, we turn our attention to West Kootenay–related births...