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

Hunt Camp Live In the Ottawa Valley, there are actually five seasons each year – Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall, and Hunting. For two weeks each November, the Valley comes to a virtual standstill as men, women, children, and pets switch into ‘deer hunt mode’ and split their time between home and the hunt camp. It’s been this way for generations and is truly a part of Ottawa Valley culture. Since 2011, Valley Heritage Radio has been devoted time, energy and resources into capturing this way of Valley life by bringing you the stories of life at the hunt camp through the seasonal program Hunt Camp Live. Originally called Live From the Hunt Camp, the program began as a five-minute segment aired once in the morning, and again late afternoon each weekday during the two weeks of deer hunting season each November. The idea was simplistic, but also genius. (This, according to co-host Gerry Bimm, who “allegedly” came up with the idea. Hence Gerry pushing us to mention of the word ‘genius’ at some point in this bio.) We’d assemble a hardy crew to visit different hunt camps of the Valley, armed with only tape recorders, cameras, and empty stomachs and livers. Their goal was to capture a snapshot of life at the hunt camp, as told by the hunters and their families. It was never designed to tell the story of harvesting animals. Rather, it was to focus on the family traditions, stories, memories, music, food, and humorous moments that you only find sitting at a table by the woodstove, in a cabin, in the middle of the bush. Basically, it was a slice of Ottawa Valley life to offer our listeners some insight and humour for the two weeks of the hunt. It’s now a 75-minute segment each weekday of the deer hunt. We present 10 shows in the first two weeks of November and it has bloomed into one of our most popular on-air programs. The acorn was planted in 2011. And today the mighty oak continues to grow. Well, perhaps it’s still a sapling. But someday. Oh, someday a mighty oak. On the Road The very first camp the crew visited was the Bluff Mountain Hunt Camp in Ladysmith, Quebec. Yes, that’s when things kicked off. It was back in 2011. The gang recorded stories. Took photos. And left with more tales than they bargained for, along with full bellies and a feeling the new venture was going to be a success. But never in their wildest dreams did they think things would still be going strong more than a decade later. Including that trip to see the Bluff Mountain gang, our Hunt Camp Live crew has visited more than 80 hunt camps across the Ottawa Valley from the edge of Algonquin Park to Flower Station, Kazabazua, Quebec and all imaginable points in between. No one is safe in Renfrew or Lanark counties, and you can’t get away from us in the Pontiac, either! If we had a nickel for every kilometer we travelled for Hunt Camp Live, we’d have enough to buy a private jet and helicopter. (We could probably just buy one with the cash from Lesley’s swear jar, but that’s another story!) We’ve been in camps no bigger than a garden shed, to others that sleep 30. Some had no running water and were heated with a tiny woodstove. Others had central air, propane furnaces and camp cooks with their own sleeping quarters. And we’ve even been to more than one camp that had a sauna. Yes. A sauna. Some camps are right off the main road, while others not so much. We’ve been lost. Almost run out of gas. And more than once we’ve stopped at the wrong camp (because of bad directions, not because of our navigation skills). We’ve never gone home hungry (though that one time we needed the good folks at Harvey’s to fill our bellies), and have had unbelievable willpower to not accept all the beverages offered to us. We’ve cut ribbons to christen outhouses and gun racks. Feared for our lives on ATVs built for the racetrack, not the bush. We’ve worn wigs. Ate two-week-old gravy. Learned about internal eavestroughing. Did a phone interview from a tree stand in Pumphandle, Saskatchewan. Learned new words from Lesley. Met inflatable friends. And laughed until we cried. And the music. Yes, the music. So many amazing musicians along the way. And our apologies to the late Stompin’ Tom Connors for butchering Sudbury Saturday Night on more than one occasion. Every camp is unique and memorable and has provided stories that will last a lifetime. Our Hosts The Hunt Camp Crew is a crackerjack team of Lesley Galbraith, Jason Marshall and Gerry Bimm. Oh, and we can’t forget John McMaster, our tech guru and intrepid buck contest reporter and weatherman. Together, this motley crew keeps the show on the rails and works hard to keep the spirit and soul of the hunting tradition in the Ottawa Valley alive and well. They work hard, play hard and laugh more than they should as they bring you this one-of-a-kind radio program. If you would like to find out more, visit the Hunt Camp Live Facebook Page, or better yet – if your hunt camp would like to be part of the program, drop us a line at hcl@valleyheritageradio.ca Until next time – seeeeeya!

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

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

Board Members < Back < Back Carole Mooney Director Carole joined the VHR Board of Directors in 2017, because she cares about the Ottawa Valley and is a fan of country music, especially local artists. Carole and her husband Darrell, who is a member of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame with the Countrymen, can often be found at live music events around the region. And not too often is there a dance in the Valley, where you won’t find them singing along or spending the afternoon on the dance floor. So it’s natural that Carole wanted to do her part to help keep traditional Valley and country music alive and thriving. That’s why she has joined the Board of Directors. So she can make a difference.

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

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.

Guest Hosts < Back Rock n' Roll Guest Hosts Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The heyday of rock and roll was the 1950s and 60s, and that’s just what you’ll hear when you tune into the Rock n’ Roll show each Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. What a way to lift your spirits on a Monday, as you’ll hear everything played at sock hops during the glory days of rock and roll! Previous Next

Check out our weekday programs at Valley Heritage Radio in Renfrew Ontario. Weekday Programs

John Fife < Back Reserve Me a Table John Fife Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tune in every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear a great mix of country music with your host John Fife. John loves his country music, and it shows! He’ll play a wide selection of country songs from Ottawa Valley, Canadian, American and other international artists. You’ll get a little bit of everything, including an entertaining three hours every Sunday. Be sure to reserve your table. Previous Next

Rob Dodge < Back Coast to Coast Country Rob Dodge Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm There is so much great music right here in Canada, and that’s exactly what you’ll hear on Saturday mornings from 10 to noon as Rob Dodge takes you from ocean to ocean to ocean in this wonderful country of ours. And, of course, that includes right here in the Ottawa Valley as Rob will bring you songs and tunes from your own backyard as part of an all-Canadian program that is always entertaining. Previous Next

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