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DJ For a Day Think you have what it takes to co-host a Valley Heritage Radio show alongside one of your favourite DJs? Well, here's your chance. The winner will get to work with one of our experienced on-air hosts and feel the adrenaline of live radio! Eligible shows: Morning Show with Andrew Cartwright Afternoon Drive with Michelle McKibbon Coast to Coast Country with Rob Dodge Valley Saturday Night with Mike Cloutier Kitchen Party Live with Mike Cloutier Rock and Roll with Mike Cloutier and Denny Welburn You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere (Folk Show) with John Fife Barnyard Breakdown with Joey Wilson Super Saturday 60's, 70's, & 80's Show with Lesley Galbraith Section Title DJ For a Day First Name Last Name Email Phone Your Bid Preferred Show (optional) Thanks for Supporting Valley Heritage Radio Submit

Learn about the history of Valley Heritage Radio, country radio station in the Ottawa Valley. In 2001 Vic Garbutt was approached to lead the efforts of a volunteer board to look into the possibility of starting a community radio station here in Renfrew County. Vic and His wife Linda, co-founders of the station, took the challenge on and started attending all fairs, events and anything to do with country music in the Valley, looking for signatures to support the project. The history of Valley Heritage Radio The little station that could... In 2001 Vic Garbutt was approached to lead the efforts of a volunteer board to look into the possibility of starting a community radio station here in Renfrew County. Vic and His wife Linda, co-founders of the station, took the challenge on and started attending all fairs, events and anything to do with country music in the Valley, looking for signatures to support the project. They were able to obtain more than 12,000 names on the survey. An engineer’s survey was required to make application to the CRTC for a broadcast license and this survey was going to cost $10,000. This money was raised by requesting $100 each from 100 people and organizations. This list of 100 became the founding donors of the station (see full list below). In 2004 the application to CRTC was approved and our 98.7 FM frequency was awarded. The next task was to raise the funds necessary to get the broadcast equipment and find a home for the station. The station in order to apply for a Trillium Grant required an elected board, not a volunteer board, so the founding donors were assembled to elect a new board of directors. After researching different locations (Gillan Road in Renfrew, Arnprior and others), a decision was finally made to rent the old Mack MacKenzie body shop on Burnstown Road. Studio construction and clean-up in this old automobile body shop began immediately. The Valley Folks Respond We needed approximately $337,000 to purchase the broadcast equipment. We researched many different options to borrow the money, but as with most new business start-ups, we were not able to to secure the funds. We then turned to the people of the Ottawa Valley and requested $1,000 loans at 6% interest. The Valley people responded and started lending VHR the money required. The board had given the project a deadline of June 2006 to raise the money required or the project would be shut down and all money returned to the lenders. The board meeting of June 2006 arrived and the money was not all secured. There was still $30,000 required. A board member mentioned an interest in loaning the balance, but required 24 hours to make arrangements. The decision to shut the project down was postponed until the following day. And we raised enough money! Due to these loans from the people of the Valley and one understanding supplier, the broadcast equipment was ordered. A condition of our licence was that we were to be on air no later than September 2006. The provision to apply for an extension was in the decision, so we applied for the extension. We would not be able to get on air by the September deadline as we had to purchase our own tower when the original deal for rental on a nearby tower had fallen apart. Due to this change of tower location we needed to change our antennae specs, and it had to be reordered. Valley Heritage radio started broadcasting in test mode for Industry Canada on Dec 11, 2006 and went officially on air on January 15, 2007. The first song ever played on our new station was Vic Garbutt’s Waltz, by Calvin Vollrath. Station history compiled by Jim Long Our Founding Members Louise & Jim Allen Betty & Harold Burgess Bill Connelly Stephen & Tanya Dennee Vic & Linda Garbutt Norma Grace Harry & Jean Haley Hartley & Jean Henderson J.D. Swallow Heating Henri Lacombe Mr. & Mrs. Terry Little Barry & Ellen Martin Bruce & Waneta Murray Jerome Recoskie Bill Ryan Ralph & Muriel Verch Marion Anderson Jean Calberry Brent Cook Doris Desjardin George Cowan Enterprizes Ltd. Allan & Barbara Gravelle Dennis Harrington Louise & Arnold Hoare Bob & Julie Johnston Ron Lang Lonny Lytle Ken & Cora Matacheskie Northern Sons Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture Eric & Anita Schubrink Jacques & Martine Waisvisz Terry Shean Renfrew County Fiddlers Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame The Griffith Ridge Runners Hunt Camp Walter & Eleanor Guyea Phyllis Hein Roxanne & Jim Huyer Charlie Kitts John & Barbara Legrow Frances Marshall Ronald Moores Gene & Terry Pierce Larry Robinson Al & Llynn Steggall Bill Wimperis John & Vicky Yakabuski Wesley Bomhower Mike Cloutier Larry & Joanne Delaney Muriel Freamo Leonard Grace Peter & Wanda Hoafichuk W.B. Helman Audrey Jamieson Len & Irene Kuiack Larry & Daisey Lennox Gerry & Annabelle Marshal Glen Moulton Jennifer Pierce Revel & Helen Robinson Brian Tracey Ken Reynolds Agency Alex & Linda MacDonald Joe & Anne Leggs Gary & Rose Latendresse Cornelius John Hunt Irene J. Hunt Kate Jones Ray & Sally Cook Douglas Cowden Lowell & Margaret Montague Bob & Connie Badgerow Harriet Belliveau Brian Blackmore William Cambron Jack & Gail Cameron Carroll & Theresa Cashmon Dale & Jean Gillan Bryson & Beryl Robinson Bev & Merv Wilson Jack MacTavish Jean Green Greg & Joan Grieses Howard & Charlotte Hayes Barry Spicer Lorne H. Davis Arnold & Barb Dickon Mike Fahey Douglas Flemming Carl & Lois Gilchrist Wilfred Gilchrist Dalton Hein Shirley Pearce

Board Members < Back < Back Denzil (Denny) Ferguson President/Treasurer Denny was born, raised and schooled in rural Renfrew. Following a most enjoyable time at Renfrew Collegiate Institute – where he played a wide variety of sports – he joined the RCMP in 1961. Posted to Regina for basic training and then to Cape Breton Island for policing experience, Denny was transferred back to Ottawa and the Security Service. He earned his Business Administration Diploma at Algonquin College while working throughout Canada. Denny moved to Pakenham and into beef farming and continued policing, working in the Federal Public Service and the Private Sector until retirement in 2012. He has had the pleasure of serving the residents of Pakenham and Mississippi Mills for more than 20 years as a municipal councillor. Denny was a founding partner (retired) of 5 Span Feed and Seed – Pakenham. He has been married for more than 50 years to his Calabogie Sweetheart Margie, and they have four children. Denny has served on the station’s Board of Directors for more than a decade, and has been president since 2012. He travels the Valley extensively, attending dances, church suppers, Douglas Irish celebrations, and many other functions. He enjoys life, loves the Valley and its people, and the satisfaction of assisting in the operation of Valley Heritage Radio.

Finance/Accounting < Back Kelly McNulty Finance/Accounting Kelly joined Valley Heritage Team in 2015. She brings 20+ years of experience in the Financial Field between Nortel Networks and Local Businesses. Kelly grew up in Arnprior and McNab/Braeside helping with the family business of Harness Horse Racing. She was very active in organization of McNab/Braeside Minor Ball and Girls Hockey. She currently resides in the McNab/Braeside area. Her favorite cartoon character is Snoopy, and her favorite quote is: “You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control your attitude and how you deal with it” Contact accounting@valleyheritageradio.ca Previous Next

Gerry Blandford < Back VHR Bluegrass Gerry Blandford Tuesday 6:00 pm -8:00 pm On the Valley Heritage Radio Bluegrass, Gerry Blandford plays 2 hours of your favourite Bluegrass. If you’re a fan of that type of music, you can hear it every Tuesday from 8 to 10 p.m. Previous Next

Jason Marshall < Back The New Oldies Jason Marshall Friday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm If you’re a fan of 1980s and 1990s country music – then The New Oldies is the show for you. Hosted by Jason Marshall, the two-hour show shines the spotlight on the country music boom of that era and features the great music of the day including Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, George Strait, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and many, many more. The show also features a great deal of Canadian content, as well as a featured song from local artists who were touring the Valley in 80s and 90s. And what show would be complete without a weekly dose of Stompin’ Tom Connors? In the era of big blown-dry hair and skinny leather ties (and Jason has the photos of him sporting both well hidden) – there was also some great country music, and you can find it on Valley Heritage Radio each Friday night from 8 to 10 p.m. Previous Next

Sheila Vandekemp < Back The Sheila Show Sheila Vandekemp Sunday 7:00 am - 10:00 am Sheila Vandekemp is the host of The Sheila Show heard every Sunday morning from 7 to 10 a.m. Sheila showcases country artists, mostly from the 1950s. Every now and then you will hear a waltz, a bluegrass tune and maybe a surprise song. And, as one of the biggest Merle Haggard fans on the planet, Sheila may even spin a Merle tune from time to time. Previous Next

Vic Garbutt < Back Vic's Country Classic Vic Garbutt Sunday 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Vic’s Classic Country program specializes in the easier-listening ‘traditional’ sounds of country music, both old and new. The program also features treasures from the past (40s, 50s and 60s), which prompt memories of cherished days gone by. Great regional music from all across Canada, including the truly unique music of the Maritimes and the Ottawa Valley will have you joining in and, some of the finest fiddle music in the world will get your toes a-tapping and your knees a-bouncin’! Vic selects his music from an enormous personal collection of more than 15,000 recorded media including 78 RPM, 45 RPM and LP records, cassette tapes and CDs. So if you’re looking for that special old song or tune from the past, he can likely find it for you. Vic is proud to announce that he plays more than 50% Canadian content on his program. Join him Saturdays from 7 to 9 a.m., and sit back, relax, put your feet up and enjoy! Previous Next

Employment at Valley Heritage Radio Valley Heritage Radio values the expertise of Valley People. Below are the positions that are available to the right candidate. Check it out and maybe join our team. Valley Heritage Radio is currently not seeking employees. If you'd like to join our team or volunteer and are up to the challenge of community radio please email your CV to employment@valleyheritageradio.ca

Howard Hayes < Back Valley Country Howard Hayes Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Howard Hayes can be heard every Saturday from 12 noon till 1 p.m. with Valley Country, a program that features only Canadian artists. If you want to hear the best music from artists who proudly call Canada home, then Valley Country is just for you. Previous Next

spring time in the valley Winter can’t disappear soon enough, and when it does, we want you to embrace the change in seasons in true Ottawa Valley style. The winning bidder will receive: A gallon of liquid heaven in the form of a jug of maple syrup from Otterburn Farms; A gift card to fill up your BBQ with tasty treats from Scheel Meats in Pakenham; Two 18-hole green fees to the beautiful and challenging Renfrew Golf Club; Six CDs of some of your favourite Ottawa Valley artists to enjoy as you spring clean; A copy of Mac Beattie’s book ‘This Ottawa Valley of Mine’ to read in a lawnchair; Pickup at the Station at 3009 Burnstown Road Section Title Spring Time in the Valley First Name Last Name Email Phone Your Bid Submit Thanks for Supporting Valley Heritage Radio

Rob Dodge < Back Rob's Country Rob Dodge Tuesday 8:00 - 10:00 pm Join Rob Dodge as he takes us on a trip through Classic Country. Tuesday evenings from 8 - 10 pm Previous Next