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L'il Mama < Back L'il Mama Live L'il Mama Monday 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 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

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

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

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

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

< Back The Gospel Hour Sunday 10:00 am - noon If you love traditional gospel music, and country gospel, make sure to join host Murray Langford for the Gospel Hour which airs every Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m. 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

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

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

Production Assistant < Back Devon Black Production Assistant Devon 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 studied audio engineering at college, and has applied his skill and passion at Valley Heritage Radio for more than a decade. He also hosts a country and bluegrass music program, in addition to voicing newscasts and our popular ‘Recipe of the Day’. He is most recognized by his terrifyingly all-natural evil laugh that strikes fear into the hearts of friends and foes alike. Do not fret however, he’s harmless. We think. Contact devon@valleyheritageradio.ca Previous Next

Mike Cloutier < Back Kitchen Party Live Mike Cloutier Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm One of the most unique shows at the station, Kitchen Party Live is just that – a kitchen party that takes place live on the Thomas Cavanagh Stage each Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. Since January 30th of 2010, there have been more than 140 live shows at the station that are broadcast on the air from our stage. Mike Cloutier hosts Kitchen Party Live and is booking bands months in advance for a chance to be part of this unique experience. Previous Next