3e779281-3a6b-4134-aac5-15259a6d422c OUR DJs < Back Tony Bove On any given Thursday night, Tony is praised by a handful of listeners, and cursed at by hundreds of others. Why, you ask? Because as our bingo caller, the winners love him. Those who didn’t have any luck don’t quite see him in the same light. In fact, he’s been told many times that he “didn’t call the right numbers,” while his response is always “you didn’t have the right card.” Armed with a great sense of humour and a zest for life, Tony is the man behind the microphone for one of VHR’s most popular programs. And even though the show is quite scripted because of time restraints, his personality still manages to shine through. Tony also volunteers his time and talents for VHR as a musician, and when he’s not performing around the Valley, he’s sharing his musical passion with the Capital City Chorus as music director. Tony and his husband Andy live near Pakenham where they enjoy the serenity, connection to nature, and sense of community that come with rural living in the Ottawa Valley. Bingo Under the “B” – Be Sure. If you’re a bingo fan, be sure to pick up your cards and have that dial locked to 98.7 every Thursday at 7 o’clock sharp for Valley Heritage Radio/Arnprior Lions charity bingo. For only 6 dollars a card, you can take part and have a chance to win, as we give away a minimum of $2,000 each week! Plus many special weeks with even more prize money. Join caller Tony Bove each Thursday for your chance to win! Previous Next

A variety of Gift Cards from local Ottawa Valley Businesses with a Value of $1500.00. Tickets are $5.00 for 3. Keepin’ It Valley Gift Card Raffle Congratulations Sandra!! Thank you to our vendors who sold tickets: Rays Flowers in Renfrew Dahl’s in Renfrew e Valley Heritage Radio Station Perkins in Pembroke Champs Pizza & Pembroke General Store Killaloe IDA Papa Ron’s in Eganville Giant Tiger in Arnprior Whitelake General Store Almonte Gas and Grocery A Bunch of Whimsy in Carleton Place Scheels in Pakenham Nicholson’s in Pakenham Woodlawn Esso Darvesh-Kinburn Store Eganville Legion Cobden Legion Valley Heritage Radio 3009 Burnstown Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z9 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!

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

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

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

03d454e9-121e-4f07-96bb-0514ce4d0810 OUR DJs < Back L'il Mama My earliest memories of listening to music was the “Oldies 1310” station on the AM dial. “50s, 60s and early 70s” was its slogan. I can still remember their jingle. My dad’s old GMC farm truck had an AM/FM radio and a cassette deck. My dad had one tape in the truck, 50s Golden Oldies. We listened to it over and over while driving with my dad from farm to farm in Pakenham. Our tractors had no means of listening to music, but the combine did. It too had a cassette deck. In the combine, my dad kept an Andy Griffith tape and a couple of Elvis tapes. I would sit beside my dad as we went up and down the fields singing, “There will be Peace in the Valley for me someday…” My home as a child was decorated with knick-knacks, family photos and Elvis memorabilia. Something you don’t see anymore, homes filled with Elvis … everything. Like he was part of everyone’s family. In 1998, I turned 10, and my dad got a new farm truck. A Dodge 1500, and it had a CD player! Dad was given a “Solid Gold Hits” Elvis CD (which we already had on vinyl) and the CD was kept in the truck. I got my first CD too that year, from my mum. She chose for me, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” but there was one problem, we didn’t have a CD player in our home. My two sisters and I saved our money that summer from picking beans at Hudson’s farm to buy a stereo. We each bought our very own CD player stereo for our bedrooms. I played my only CD over and over. Sometimes I’d bring dad’s CD in from the truck or borrow my older sister’s CD who received “Summer Hit’s from the 60’s.” Three years passed, and my dad got another new farm truck, and soon after came “Elvis 30 #1 Hits Collection” – a gold CD and case. Then came a silver collection. There was no stopping us from our non-stop Elvis intake. In 2009 I was newly married, we had a six-month-old baby, and my dad died of cancer. I was devastated. I was only 21. I couldn’t even bear to listen Elvis anymore. But I knew my dad had found his peace, in the valley. As time went on, it seemed like never again would I be able to reach for an Elvis record, and by this time, “Oldies 1310” on the AM dial, was gone. Now I have four beautiful children and I believe strongly in giving them the best roots of music from the best time when music was made (about 1970s and earlier, but there are always exceptions). When music was actually music – and meant something. Elvis is alive and well in my home with dad’s old items and new items to add to the collection. My father’s spirit too is alive and well. For every time we put on one of my dad’s records or CDs or cassette tapes, my children and I sing and dance to “The King of Rock’n’Roll” which is what I used to do, with my dad in the truck, driving from farm to farm. 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, through my program “Lil’ Mama Live” on Monday nights from 8-10 p.m. Program L'il Mama Live 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

Check out our Saturday programs on Valley Heritage Radio in Renfrew Ontario. Saturday Programs

Radiothon 2026 50/50 Purchase or Renew your membership online...it is as easy as that!! www.valleyheritageradio.ca/memberships April 13-17 - Out and About in the Valley April 15 - Levi Home Hardware Almonte (with Live Music) (10-1) April 16 - Eganville Foodland (12-3) April 17 - Arnprior Legion (11-1) April 16 - Bonus Radio Bingo @ 7:00pm. Each game has a prize of $1000.00..Cards are $7.00 each April 17 - Art Jamieson is in the House (10am - 4pm) Partly sponsored by: Pilon Family Funeral Home April 18 - Pancake Breakfast @ Renfrew Wing (8:30-11:30) (Donation) Partly sponsored by: Giant Tiger Renfrew and local maple syrup suppliers April 19 - Jim Long Memorial Round Up Dance @ Horton Center Sponsored by: Melcher Heating; Shawville Ford; Uncle Jim's Meat Market; Reid Brothers and Delta Power Equipment Entertainment: "The Valley Lads" (Kyle Felhaver and Friends) Members $10.00 (Valid Membership Card will be required for Members) Non-Members $15.00 Tickets available at: Valley Heritage Radio @ 3009 Burnstown Road Out and About in the Valley (see above) Pancake Breakfast at Renfrew Wing At-The-Door at the Dance (if not sold out) The 2026 Valley Heritage Radiothon Live Auction is NOW Open until Friday April 17, 2026 @ 4:00PM

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

Board Members < Back < Back Fay Kolpin Vice President Fay and her husband Hans moved to the Ottawa Valley more than 30 years ago and live just outside White Lake in a log home that they rebuilt themselves from an old and derelict log house relocated from the Stittsville area. Fay worked as a human resource professional for nearly 30 years – mainly in high-tech in Ottawa, but she also worked in non-profit and for the last five years before retirement at the Donnelly Automotive Group in Ottawa. Since retiring Fay has been very active in volunteer work in the Valley. She is vice-president of the Board of Directors for VHR and takes care of the human resources for the radio station on a volunteer basis. She is also an active Board member for the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Fay and Hans have three daughters and eight grandchildren, and after more than three decades in the area, are proud to call themselves Valley folk!

Our Programs A Little Bit More Guest Hosts 8:00 am - 9:00 am Saturday Read More Barnyard Breakdown Joey Wilson 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday Read More Cross Canada Fiddling Dennis Harrington 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sunday Read More Kitchen Party Live Mike Cloutier 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday Read More Reserve Me a Table John Fife 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sunday Read More Rock n' Roll Guest Hosts 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday Read More Super Saturday 60's, 70's & 80's Show Lesley Galbraith 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm Saturday Read More The Morning Show Andrew Cartwright 6:00 am to 11:30 am Weekdays Read More VHR Bluegrass Gerry Blandford 6:00 pm -8:00 pm Tuesday Read More Valley Voices Jason Marshall 12:15 pm Wednesday (seasonal) Read More You Ain't Going Nowhere John Fife 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday Read More A Pickin' and a Thinkin' Devon Black 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Saturday Read More Bingo Tony Bove 7:00 pm Thursday Read More G'day From the Valley Jason Marshall 9:00 am - 10:00 am Saturday Read More L'il Mama Live L'il Mama 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday Read More Rink Wrap Geoff Patterson 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Wednesdays (Oct - Apr) Read More Seniors in our Community Marion Eidsness 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Tuesday Read More The Common Thread Show Coyote Slim 6:00 pm - 7:00pm Wednesdays Read More The New Oldies Jason Marshall 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Friday Read More Valley Country Howard Hayes 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Saturday Read More Vic's Country Classic Vic Garbutt 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday Read More Afternoon Drive Michelle McKibbon 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Weekdays Read More Coast to Coast Country Rob Dodge 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Read More Got the Blues Pat Watters 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Thursday Read More Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame Show Mike Cloutier 6:00 pm - 7:00pm Thursday Read More Rob's Country Rob Dodge 8:00 - 10:00 pm Tuesday Read More Simply Country Roy Berger 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday Read More The Gospel Hour 10:00 am - noon Sunday Read More The Sheila Show Sheila Vandekemp 7:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Read More Valley Saturday Night Mike Cloutier 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday Read More Yesterday Today Old Time Radio Lesley Galbraith 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday Read More

Jason Marshall < Back G'day From the Valley Jason Marshall Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 am 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. Previous Next