3e779281-3a6b-4134-aac5-15259a6d422c OUR DJs < Back Tony Bove On any given Thursday night, Tony is praised by a handful of listeners, and cursed at by hundreds of others. Why, you ask? Because as our bingo caller, the winners love him. Those who didn’t have any luck don’t quite see him in the same light. In fact, he’s been told many times that he “didn’t call the right numbers,” while his response is always “you didn’t have the right card.” Armed with a great sense of humour and a zest for life, Tony is the man behind the microphone for one of VHR’s most popular programs. And even though the show is quite scripted because of time restraints, his personality still manages to shine through. Tony also volunteers his time and talents for VHR as a musician, and when he’s not performing around the Valley, he’s sharing his musical passion with the Capital City Chorus as music director. Tony and his husband Andy live near Pakenham where they enjoy the serenity, connection to nature, and sense of community that come with rural living in the Ottawa Valley. Bingo Under the “B” – Be Sure. If you’re a bingo fan, be sure to pick up your cards and have that dial locked to 98.7 every Thursday at 7 o’clock sharp for Valley Heritage Radio/Arnprior Lions charity bingo. For only 6 dollars a card, you can take part and have a chance to win, as we give away a minimum of $2,000 each week! Plus many special weeks with even more prize money. Join caller Tony Bove each Thursday for your chance to win! Previous Next

03d454e9-121e-4f07-96bb-0514ce4d0810 OUR DJs < Back L'il Mama My earliest memories of listening to music was the “Oldies 1310” station on the AM dial. “50s, 60s and early 70s” was its slogan. I can still remember their jingle. My dad’s old GMC farm truck had an AM/FM radio and a cassette deck. My dad had one tape in the truck, 50s Golden Oldies. We listened to it over and over while driving with my dad from farm to farm in Pakenham. Our tractors had no means of listening to music, but the combine did. It too had a cassette deck. In the combine, my dad kept an Andy Griffith tape and a couple of Elvis tapes. I would sit beside my dad as we went up and down the fields singing, “There will be Peace in the Valley for me someday…” My home as a child was decorated with knick-knacks, family photos and Elvis memorabilia. Something you don’t see anymore, homes filled with Elvis … everything. Like he was part of everyone’s family. In 1998, I turned 10, and my dad got a new farm truck. A Dodge 1500, and it had a CD player! Dad was given a “Solid Gold Hits” Elvis CD (which we already had on vinyl) and the CD was kept in the truck. I got my first CD too that year, from my mum. She chose for me, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” but there was one problem, we didn’t have a CD player in our home. My two sisters and I saved our money that summer from picking beans at Hudson’s farm to buy a stereo. We each bought our very own CD player stereo for our bedrooms. I played my only CD over and over. Sometimes I’d bring dad’s CD in from the truck or borrow my older sister’s CD who received “Summer Hit’s from the 60’s.” Three years passed, and my dad got another new farm truck, and soon after came “Elvis 30 #1 Hits Collection” – a gold CD and case. Then came a silver collection. There was no stopping us from our non-stop Elvis intake. In 2009 I was newly married, we had a six-month-old baby, and my dad died of cancer. I was devastated. I was only 21. I couldn’t even bear to listen Elvis anymore. But I knew my dad had found his peace, in the valley. As time went on, it seemed like never again would I be able to reach for an Elvis record, and by this time, “Oldies 1310” on the AM dial, was gone. Now I have four beautiful children and I believe strongly in giving them the best roots of music from the best time when music was made (about 1970s and earlier, but there are always exceptions). When music was actually music – and meant something. Elvis is alive and well in my home with dad’s old items and new items to add to the collection. My father’s spirit too is alive and well. For every time we put on one of my dad’s records or CDs or cassette tapes, my children and I sing and dance to “The King of Rock’n’Roll” which is what I used to do, with my dad in the truck, driving from farm to farm. Music should really make you feel. When I listen to something, I want to feel what the artist(s) is feeling. Same as when I perform, I want the crowd to feel what I am feeling. Shivers and goosebumps are a good indication of a performance well done. A bob of the head or a tap of the foot is a good sign too. That’s the feeling I’m creating in the studio. A heavy, groovy vibe transmitting from 98.7 FM radio into your space. If you can dig it, come along for a ride with me, Lil’ Mama, through my program “Lil’ Mama Live” on Monday nights from 8-10 p.m. Program L'il Mama Live Music should really make you feel. When I listen to something, I want to feel what the artist(s) is feeling. Same as when I perform, I want the crowd to feel what I am feeling. Shivers and goosebumps are a good indication of a performance well done. A bob of the head or a tap of the foot is a good sign too. That’s the feeling I’m creating in the studio. A heavy, groovy vibe transmitting from 98.7 FM radio into your space. If you can dig it, come along for a ride with me, Lil’ Mama on my new radio show, Lil’ Mama Live, Monday nights from 8-10pm on Valley Heritage Radio, 98.7 FM. Previous Next

Reception < Back Kathleen Rogers Reception I am a Valley girl, born and raised in Renfrew. I left the area in 1989 when my husband Rick and I moved to an even smaller town: Moosonee. We then re-located to Sutton West, Ontario, before my hubby accepted a job with the Renfrew Paramedic Service. We were truly back home! We have been happily married for 34 years and have raised two beautiful daughters – Bailey and Taylor. We moved home 25 years ago and have been loving life in our true home ever since. Our family has grown to include two beautiful grandsons who keep us entertained and very busy. I come from a large family and know many people throughout the Valley. I consider myself a “people person” and love meeting and chatting with listeners every day at the radio station. I love dogs, cats and birds, country music, sports and food. I also love my job here at VHR and am proud to be part of the Valley Heritage Radio family.   Contact reception@valleyheritageradio.ca Previous Next

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Roy Berger < Back Simply Country Roy Berger Sunday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm What better way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon than listening to the country music classics of years gone by. Roy Berger brings you some of your favourites, some songs you haven’t heard in years, and maybe some you’ve never heard – every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Previous Next

7295f6e1-64d4-4679-88fc-ef2d421cc4e9 OUR DJs < Back Devon Black Devon Black is a quiet individual who hails from the small town of Cobden and assists with the technical production of material the station creates for airplay. Devon is currently attending college for a career in audio engineering. He is most commonly recognized by his terrifyingly all-natural evil laugh that strikes fear into the hearts of friends, foes and victims alike. Do not fret however, he’s harmless. We think. Program A Pickin' and a Thinkin' Pickin’ & Thinkin’ is an infectious mix of equal parts bluegrass and country music hosted by VHR’s own Devon Black. Tune in every Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear some tunes you’ll want to pick along with and discover a few more that’ll give you something to think about. Previous Next

50/50 draw 2024 Radiothon W inner: Donna and Brian from Kinburn - $1958.00 Thank you to all our vendors and friends who sold tickets: Renfrew - Ray's Flower (until April 30) Renfrew - Dahl's* (until April 30) Renfrew Printing (until April 30) Arnprior - Giant Tiger* (until April 25) Pembroke - Perkins* (until April 18) Pembroke General Store* (until April 18) Killaloe - IDA* (until April 25) Golden Lake Variety* (until April 25) Eganville - Papa Ron's* (until April 25) Eganville Legion (until April 25) White Lake General Store* (until April 25) Carleton Place - Queens Crafters* (until April 25) Pakenham - Nicholson's *(until April 25) Woodlawn - Nicholls Esso* (until April 25) Kinburn General Store* (until April 25) Cobden Legion (until April 25) * Bingo Vendors Valley Heritage Radio 3009 Burnstown Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z4 info@valleyheritageradio.ca Contact us Phone: 613-432-9873 Toll Free: 1-888-532-9870 Fax: 613-432-9103 info@valleyheritageradio.ca © 2023 by Valley Heritage Radio. Website Design by Cat's Cove Communications Follow us on Social!

Become a member and support Valley Heritage Radio in Renfrew Ontario! Membership Rates Support Valley Heritage Radio by becoming a member. Individual Rates Non-Profit Rates Corporate Rates Individual Rates Single Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card $15.00 / year Family Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card $35.00 / year Silver Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card $100.00 / year gold (lifetime) membership Special On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card Your name on our station plaque Lifetime Member Payments can be made in three equal payments. $1500.00 (one time) Individual Rates Non-Profit or Service Club Non Profit Rates Basic Membership Eligible for announcements on Community Events on-air and on the website On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card $50.00 + tax / year Bronze Membership Eligible for announcements on Community Events on-air and on the website On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card One event, one week Ad campaign $150.00 + tax / year Silver Membership Eligible for announcements on Community Events on-air and on the website On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card One event, one week Ad campaign Additional 5% discount on future ads $500.00 + tax / year gold (lifetime) membership Eligible for announcements on Community Events on-air and on the website Special O n-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card One annual event, one week Ad campaign Additional 10% discount on future ads Your organizations name on our station plaque Lifetime Member Payments can be made in five equal payments. $2500.00 + Tax (one time) Corporate Rates Corporate Rates Basic Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card On-Air interview 5% discount on Ads $150.00 + tax / year Bronze Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card On-Air Interview 10% discount on Ads $500.00 + tax / year Silver Membership On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card 2 On-Air Interviews 10% discount on Ads Payments can be made in two equal payments. $1000.00 + tax/2years gold (lifetime) membership Lifetime Member Special On-Air Recognition Membership Certificate/Card Annual On-Air Interview Lifetime Event Sponsor Lifetime Event Tickets 15% discount on Ads Business name on our station plaque Payments can be made in five equal payments. $10,000.00 + Tax (one time)

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Jason Marshall < Back Valley Voices Jason Marshall Wednesday (seasonal) 12:15 pm Join Jason for an hour each Wednesday starting at 12:15 (right after the noon news) and you’ll hear live music from some of the Ottawa Valley’s most talented musicians, but there’s more to the show than just music. Jason speaks candidly with each guest, bringing you an up close and personal look at the artist and person behind the voice. It’s all simulcast on Facebook, so you can watch it live or later, and see the one-on-one chat that takes place live on our Thomas Cavanagh Stage. Previous Next

Pat Watters < Back Got the Blues Pat Watters Thursday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Pat has been a part of Valley Heritage radio since the beginning. His show Got the Blues began a month after the station went on the air and continues every Thursday evening at eight o’clock right after the bingo. Got the Blues is a two-hour weekly show which provides you the opportunity to listen and enjoy the blues. If you want to be more informed and exposed to this genre of music so that you can appreciate the blues, then this is the place to be! Blues has been portrayed as mournful and slow but as you listen to Got the Blues you will discover it is far more energetic and it rocks. It has been said, “The blues had a baby and they named it Rock ‘n Roll”! There are plenty of blues styles and you will hear a great variety on Pat’s show. Traditional to contemporary artists are played regularly and Got the Blues is proud to feature many of our Canadian Blues artists. Previous Next