b0b329b0-7c65-464c-a2f1-dd11406f39ca OUR DJs < Back Jason Marshall Born in Arnprior and raised on the mean streets of White Lake, station manager Jason Marshall proudly describes himself as a Valley boy, through and through. A graduate of Arnprior District High School (go Redmen!), Jason has never strayed too far from home in his professional career. For more than two decades he’s reported, written, edited and managed community newspapers across the Valley and Ottawa including: Renfrew, Arnprior, West Carleton, Almonte, Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Perth, Kemptville, Iroquois, Manotick, Nepean, Barrhaven, Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners, Orleans and Ottawa in general. Is it any wonder he has grey whiskers sprouting on his chin? But one thing has never changed no matter where he has worked – his home and heart are in the Valley. Now, only a 10-minute commute to the office from downtown White Lake (15 if he gets behind a hay wagon or a school bus), Jason is back where he belongs – out in the communities of the Valley, working for a company that is all about entertaining and informing people about what’s happening in their little piece of the world. And when he meets someone and says: “G’day, hower yanow?” – they actually know what in the hell he’s talking about. Programs G'day From the Valley Jason’s Saturday morning show shines a spotlight on Ottawa Valley artists, with a special focus on all types of Valley music, not just country. He says, “as long as it’s Ottawa Valley and it’s good, then you’ll hear it on this show.” It’s the only show on VHR that showcases local talent beyond the country music genre. This includes local pop, rock, folk, bluegrass, instrumental, and more. And, of course, country and fiddle. You can’t do an Ottawa Valley show without country and fiddle! G’Day From the Valley airs Saturday mornings from 9 to 10. Valley Voices 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

50/50 draw 2023 The Draw was drawn on December 20th @ 10:30am Live on Facebook and instudio with Andrew Cartwright, Jason Marshall, Reta Behm and Kelly McNulty Congratulations Karen of Killaloe Total: $3286.09 Thank you to all our vendors and volunteers who have sold tickets along with all our listeners for supporting ValleyHeritage Radio. Merry Christmas to All!! 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!

Mike Cloutier < Back Valley Saturday Night Mike Cloutier Saturday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Host Mike Cloutier loves to hear from our listeners, and that’s exactly what drives his Valley Saturday Night program – listener requests. Almost every song each week is chosen by listeners from across the Ottawa Valley, and beyond, as they call in their favourite tunes – and Mike is the man to find them and play them. So if you have a song you’d like to hear, then give Mike a call on Saturday nights between 4 and 7, and you’ll likely get your wish. The show has also grown to include guest appearances from Mike’s wife Nancy (aka The Saturday Night Widow). Previous Next

Annual General Meeting 2026 The 2026 Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm ******************************************** Annual General Meeting 2026 Summary As of June 17, 2026, the Board Members are: Denzil Ferguson (President), Brian Hebert, Carole Mooney, Bob Johnston, Fay Kolpin, Jacqueline Asselin and Kim Bulmer (Treasurer). Finance Report was presented by Welch LLP and approved. 2026 Agenda - released May 14, 2026 2025 AGM Minutes - will be reviewed at AGM2026 2026 Financials - will be presented at AGM2026 2026 Proposed Resolutions - none 2026 Nominating Report - see updated report 2026 Nominating Form - closed 3:00pm on June 3, 2026 2026 Nominating Report Final - released June 3 @ 3:01pm As there were no nominations received by the closing time and date (Wednesday June 3, 2026 @ 3:00pm), no vote will be required at the 2026 AGM 2026 Proxy Form - not required By-Laws - amended June 17, 2025 Contact: agm@valleyheritageradio.ca

e69455fb-3f1b-42d8-bb2c-26a049ea137c OUR DJs < Back Howard Hayes Growing up on a farm in the municipality of Low, Quebec, Howard Hayes was surrounded by homegrown entertainment. His dad Jimmy played the fiddle and his brother Bill played guitar, so it wasn’t any wonder that he got into the music business at a very young age. He formed his first band in high school, playing for dances in the Gatineau and Pontiac areas. Howard’s ride on the Country Music train officially began with his first radio show on CJET in Smiths Falls, a program that ran for three years. At that time he recorded his first vocal album and since that, has recorded five more CDs plus three fiddle and one Irish CD with the group Mountain Tay. Like so many other Ottawa Valley entertainers, Howard hit the road through the years performing all across Canada entertaining the Canadian Troops and touring with such artists as Wilf Carter, Ronnie Prophet and The Family Brown. Howard was elected to the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992. Program Valley Country 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

Michelle McKibbon < Back Afternoon Drive Michelle McKibbon Weekdays 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm You can listen to Michelle McKibbon Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 6 p.m. as she takes you on a ride through a wide variety of music as host of The Afternoon Drive. Michelle will not only spin an eclectic mix of music genres, but she’ll also share an hour of “your” music with her all-request hour every day at 3 o’clock. You’ll also hear interviews, fun facts and stories throughout your weekday afternoons. With everything from big band to rock and roll, you’ll get your fill from the 40s through the 60s on The Afternoon Drive, but you’ll also hear 70s, 80s and more including folk and country music. If there’s a type of music you enjoy, Michelle will probably have it – and play it for you. Previous Next

Andrew Cartwright < Back The Morning Show Andrew Cartwright Weekdays 6:00 am to 11:30 am Catch Andrew Cartwright on the Morning Show Monday to Friday from 6 to 11:30 a.m. for great tunes, bad jokes, and that laugh. Ohhh, that laugh. Watch for his regular features including hear "Headlines making Headlines" at 8:40, his "Joke of the Day" at 7:07, "Birthdays, Anniversaries and New Arrivals" at 7:20 and 8:20 and our "Animal of the Week" Thursdays at 9:40. And did we mention that Andrew is a champion chili chef? And he has a brown belt? Did you know he survived a run-in with a women’s roller derby team? And almost killed Dai Bassett with a jellybean? See … we told you … don’t miss the Morning Show. Previous Next

a82023a4-1b2e-4ced-afcf-9377e27adef4 OUR DJs < Back Art Jamieson Known to many as “Mr. Ottawa Valley,” Art is not a full-time host at Valley Heritage Radio, but he is the man behind the microphone for each of our on-air fundraisers. He is the first person we call when we’re holding a Radiothon, and we work out calendar around his availability – because he’s just that good! Through the years, Art has helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthwhile causes across the Valley, including many here at VHR. He gets the phones ringing and has a way of connecting to the people of the Ottawa Valley like no one else. An educator most of his professional life, Art has also been a municipal politician and a travel agent who whisks people from the Valley to all corners of the globe. For almost four decades he has been the MC at the Pembroke Old Time Fiddle and Step Dance competitions, and for as long as anyone can remember, he’s entertained people with his musical abilities and his sense of humour. When he’s not helping others, he and his wife Dot love to spend time with their kids and grandkids in the bustling metropolis of Beachburg. Previous Next

Volunteers are the backbone of Valley Heritage Radio as they are involved in every aspect of the behind-the-scenes of radio. From the Board of Directors, to office staff, to fundraisers, volunteers help to provide the glue that holds our station together. Volunteer with VHR! Volunteers are the backbone of Valley Heritage Radio as they are involved in every aspect of the behind-the-scenes of radio. From the Board of Directors, to office staff, to fundraisers, volunteers help to provide the glue that holds our station together. There are many reasons why people volunteer but most volunteers will tell you that they feel that they benefit just as much from their experiences as do the people they serve. If you have some time to give as a volunteer, why not give us a call (613-432-9873) and start the application process today. Fill out form and submit if you are interested in volunteering with us: Download Volunteer Form Then open it in Adobe Reader, fill it out and on the top bar of Adobe Reader is an email link. Please email you application to info@valleyheritageradio.ca . Have questions about our station? We'd love to hear from you! CONTACT US in memoriam - Jim Long Each year in conjunction with our annual Radiothon, the station wraps up the fundraiser with the Jim Long Memorial Round-Up Dance. It’s named after Jim Long – a person who left his thumbprint not only on Valley Heritage Radio, but also on the country music scene across the Ottawa Valley. Jim left this world August 11, 2018, but his memory lives on at VHR. He began as a volunteer and was a member of the VHR Board of Directors. That grew into a full-time job as Events and Volunteer Co-ordinator, a fill-in DJ, and the station’s radio bingo caller. But Jim was more than that to us here at the station. He was a big brother ... a father ... a friend ... a confidant ... a resource ... and an ambassador. He was a fountain of information about country music ... and was also quick to share a story about life. And even quicker to share a laugh and a smile. Jim epitomized what volunteering at VHR is all about, as he was the first to put his hand up to work at an event BEFORE he was an employee. And he did the same when he was on the payroll. In addition to his 40-hour a week job with the radio station, he would often volunteer dozens more hours a week to represent VHR in the community. In addition to his volunteer work at VHR, he was also a long-time volunteer with the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame, including several terms as President. He gave of his time. And his skill. And his passion. And asked for very little in return. Jim is missed. But will long be remembered for the wonderful man he was and the legacy of stories he told, and stories he left us with. All with one common denominator. They all brought a smile to our faces, and to his. And they will for years to come. Rest in Peace Jim. You're gone, but not forgotten.

Annual General Meeting 2026 The 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday June 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm ******************************************** Annual General Meeting 2025 The proposed resolution was passed which now states that the term of a Board Member will be 3 years. The Bylaw will be updated and posted below by July 2025. As of June 18, 2025, the Board Members are: Denzil Ferguson, Brian Hebert, Carole Mooney, Bob Johnston, Fay Kolpin and Jacqueline Asselin. Finance Report was presented by Welch LLP and approved. 2026 Agenda - to be released by May 17, 2026 2025 AGM Minutes - will be reviewed at AGM2026 2026 Financials - will be presented at AGM2026 2026 Proposed Resolutions - to be released by May 17, 2026 2026 Nominating Report - to be released by May 17, 2026 2026 Nominating Form - to be released by May 17, 2026 2026 Nominating Report Final - to be released by June 3, 2026 2026 Proxy Form - to be released by June 3, 2026 By-Laws - amended June 17, 2025 Contact: agm@valleyheritageradio.ca

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

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