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On Line Auction Rules Valley Heritage Radio requires that you read, understand, accept and comply with the following terms and conditions in order to bid in an online auction hosted by us. Bidder Eligibility You must be at least 18 years of age and able to form legally binding contracts under applicable law. Auction Close If an item is offered for online prebidding only, then bidding for the item will continue during a on line auction and Auction Close refers to the end of bidding . This Auction will close Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm Your Bid or Purchase is a Contract When you place a bid on an online auction item, you enter into a legally binding contract to purchase the item from the seller if you are the winning bidder. You are the winning bidder if your bid is the highest bid at Auction Close Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Payment Terms If you are a winning bidder, you agree to pay the seller the full amount of your winning bid. You agree to honor the seller’s requirements regarding method and time of payment. All Bids are Final Once you have placed and confirmed a bid, your bid can not be retracted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pick up their winning auction item at Valley Heritage Radio 3009 Burnstown Road Renfrew ON within 30 days of being advised they are the winner. All Purchases are Final Once you have confirmed a purchase, your purchase is final and can not be canceled. Tied Bids In the case of two bidders placing the same maximum bid, the bid first received by the Valley Heritage Radio will be deemed the leading bid. Government Regulations and Taxes You are solely responsible for compliance with any federal, state or local tax laws governing your purchase. It is your responsibility to report and pay any applicable taxes. Collecting Prizes the winning bidders will be required to pick up their prize at 3009 Burnstown Road, Renfrew, ON within 30 (thirty) days of the end of the auction. Disagreements In the chance of a disagreement, Valley Heritage Radio will have the final decision and it will be binding.

80ba17a2-e523-4378-8c32-9f416ce43910 OUR DJs < Back Marion Eidsness Marion Eidsness is the host of the “Seniors in our Communities” program that is on air each week at Valley Heritage Radio, 98.7 FM. It is aired Tuesday during the noon hour. Marion draws on her experience of working in the senior service sector and managing volunteers in community agencies both in Saskatchewan and Ontario to come up with the ideas for this show. Marion and her husband moved to Renfrew in 2011 to be closer to their two sons and their families who live in Ottawa. A weekly visit with their grandchildren is a highlight. One of the benefits of working on this program, Marion says, is the knowledge she gains personally and the great people she meets that offer community support services throughout Renfrew County. Previous Next

Joey Wilson < Back Barnyard Breakdown Joey Wilson Thursday 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm For the latest farming and agricultural news from the Ottawa Valley and beyond, be sure to tune into Barnyard Breakdown every Thursday from 12:15 to 12:55 p.m. with your host Joey Wilson. The show provides a wealth of information for not only area farmers, but for anyone who wants to learn about how your food gets from farm to table. Previous Next

db2c3766-13e4-4029-a1f0-642fbfb49139 OUR DJs < Back Sheila Vandekemp I was born in Apple Hill, Ontario (Glengarry County), and grew up with 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Marriage brought me to Renfrew County in the 1960s. First to Beachburg and then in 1985 to a dairy farm in the Barr Line area between Cobden and Douglas. We presently farm with our son Scott. I have served as president of the Renfrew County Holstein Club and sat on numerous committees within the community. I volunteer for the Cancer Society and at a local retirement home. I have always had a love for country music. Many of my relatives had musical talents, but that gene escaped me! But I did learn to step dance. I started as a volunteer receptionist at Valley Heritage Radio, and I’d always dreamed of becoming a DJ, so when the opportunity came along, I took the plunge. It was a huge learning curve (I am still learning) but no regrets. I am grateful to Valley Heritage Radio for allowing me this opportunity to fulfil a dream. It is a pleasure and privilege to share country music with our listeners. Program The Sheila Show 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

9653f948-197d-4bd9-b023-c8b25edae8aa OUR DJs < Back Mary Cook Mary Cook is an award-winning broadcast journalist, an accomplished author, and a beloved storyteller. And she’s a Valley girl. Mary grew up in the Ottawa Valley and has shared those warm memories with audiences for years through newspapers and magazines – and on the radio. Her weekly “Mary Cook Stories” air on on Tuesday afternoons at 12:55 – and they take listeners back to a simpler time, with heart-warming recollections and a healthy dose of laughter. Mary continues to speak at events and at seniors’ homes throughout Ottawa and the Valley, to the delight of her legions of fans. Mary and her husband Wally live in Carleton Place. Previous Next

Dennis Harrington < Back Cross Canada Fiddling Dennis Harrington Sunday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm If you’re a fan of fiddle music, then tune into Cross Canada Fiddling and your host Dennis Harrington every Sunday from noon until 2 p.m. Dennis not only spins the tunes of the who’s who of the fiddle world, but he also chats with many of the world’s most renowned fiddlers. 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

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

Production/Program Manager < Back Lesley Galbraith Production/Program Manager G’day! Here is a little bit about me. I was born in England. Leicester, to be exact. I grew up on the west coast of Canada. Then moved with my family to Ottawa, then to Florida, Vegas and finally back home to Canada, where I belong. I have a wonderful 23-year-old son, four cats and two dogs. I was born into a very theatrical family, and worked in live theatre in Daytona Beach, Florida for 10 years and with the cast and crew of hotel shows at the famous Flamingo Hilton, in Las Vegas. When I came back to Canada, I worked for a law office in Ottawa and moved up to the Valley. Best move I could have made. I was the very first “employee” hired at the station back in 2006. And what a ride it’s been. Right now as the Programming and Production manager, I am mainly behind the scenes. But I’m very happy to be the only female member of Hunt Camp Live – “it was my idea”. I wouldn’t change a thing about my job. I’ve loved every moment and look forward to the future and whatever it holds. Contact lesley@valleyheritageradio.ca Previous Next

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Valley Heritage Radio offers the “traditional” sounds of the country, bluegrass, fiddle and “Valley” music, with a self-imposed mandate to focus programming on Canadian content, with the aim of promoting Canadian talent as much as possible. Valley Heritage Radio The People’s Voice of the Ottawa Valley CJHR – 98.7 FM – Valley Heritage Radio – is the Ottawa Valley’s first, non-profit, community owned and operated, full-powered, volunteer-run, English-language radio station. The 13,000-watt broadcast signal covers most of the Ottawa Valley, while the world is served via live Internet streaming. Our studios are located just east of the Town of Renfrew, in Horton Township, at 3009 Burnstown Road. The station offers the “traditional” sounds of the country, bluegrass, fiddle and Ottawa Valley music, with a self-imposed mandate to focus programming on Canadian content, with the aim of promoting Canadian and local talent as much as possible. Variety is the key word when it comes to the programs you’ll find, as you’ll not only find country, bluegrass and fiddle, but you’ll hear rock and roll, folk, blues, easy listening, east coast, indigenous, Celtic, gospel, and so much more. We also focus on agriculture, seniors, and all things local, in addition to old-time radio shows for those who love the idea of relaxing to the sounds of yesteryear. What weaves the fabric of the station together is a focus on all things heritage – for this beautiful country of ours, and in particular our own part of the world, the amazing Ottawa Valley. CJHR, like any community project, will survive and flourish only with community involvement and support. It is up to the public as individuals, businesses, municipalities, organizations, community groups and corporations to mold the station into the entity you wish it to be – that is, a reflection of the unique community in which you reside. This is YOUR radio station! The History of Valley Heritage Radio The little station that could... Our History

4fd5fa86-7131-43f5-9455-de535f0be634 OUR DJs < Back Lesley Galbraith G’day! Here is a little bit about me. I was born in England. Leicester, to be exact. I raised on the west coast of Canada. Then moved to Ottawa. And moved to Florida. Then to Las Vegas. And finally back home where I belong in Canada. I have a wonderful teenage son, three cats and seven dogs. Yes, seven dogs! I come from a very theatrical family, and it’s only fitting that my career took me to the live stage. I worked for a repertory theater in Daytona Beach, Florida for 10 years and with the cast and crew of hotel shows in Vegas. But something was missing. So I came home and I am so very lucky to be doing what I love here at Valley Heritage Radio. I was the first “employee” hired at the station back in 2006. Right now – as program and production manager – I write and produce the commercials for the station, but a big part of my job is making sure that all the programming that you hear on 98.7, comes off without a hitch. So, when you’re listening to the station and hear a commercial or jingle on the radio, well, that’s probably me! Thanks for listening. Program Super Saturday 60's, 70's & 80's Show Every Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m., join me, Lesley Galbraith, as I take you back in time to the 70s and beyond. We’ll explore the decades that saw the rise of disco, progressive rock, pop country, new wave, pop rock, soft rock and much more, with some interesting facts thrown in for good measure. Yesterday Today Old Time Radio From the 30s to the 50s, one of the dominant forms of mass media and entertainment was radio shows including Drama, Comedy, Mystery and Horror, all presented in a purely audio format. Yesterday Today Old Time Radio is proud to bring you these shows each and every Wednesday night from 8 to 10 p.m. So, sit back, relax and grab your favourite beverage and join me, Lesley Galbraith as we travel back in time together. Previous Next