Kootenay Co-op Radio now Broadcasting to New Denver B.C

Kootenay Co-op Radio announces New Broadcast Signal! Authorization to broadcast at 107.5MHz in New Denver B.C. has arrived at last. Kootenay Co-op Radio is now receivable by people in the areas of New Denver and Silverton, north to Hills, south towards Winlaw, and east to Retallack, depending on the listener's… (Click here for More)

Local Business Shows Support for Kootenay Co-op Radio

Local businesses show support for quality community radio by offering the members of Kootenay Co-op Radio savings while shopping locally. Visit the following businesses, show them your membership card at time of purchase, and thank them for supporting KCR.Otter Books, Packrat Annies, Secret Garden Toys,

Listener Feedback Glowing Reports

Today was a great day to answer the phones at Kootenay Co-op Radio. Long time member and dedicated listener named Esther called to congradulate Kootenay Co-op Radio for the excellent programming she hears. Quote "The announcers are more professional than ever, more poised, well spoken, and more prepared than in… (Click here for More)

Voices of Victims Project

VOICES OF VICTIMS PROJECT National Victims of Crime Awareness Week is April 18-24th, and Kootenay Co-op Radio has teamed up with a regional social service agency and the Castlegar Violence Against Women in Relationships Committee to help raise awareness about Victims of Crime. This pilot project between our community radio… (Click here for More)

New Programme Season Starting September 2nd 2008

September 2nd starts the New Season for Kootenay Co-op Radio. Listed here are the new programmes at CJLY. For a full schedule of programming, look under the web site tab "RADIO SHOWS".   Flashback Seventies. Michael Murray plays 70's music at 3pm on Sundays Chinese Feed. Lao comments on Chinese… (Click here for More)

When Lightning Strikes

On August 19th, in the early hours of the morning, a lightning strike effected our Pilot Point Tower on the East Shore of Kootenay Lake, interrupting radio transmitted on the 96.5fm channel. We wish to thank all those who were on site assisting in repairs and getting the tower back… (Click here for More)

Computer Donation Gratefully Received by Kootenay Coop Radio

Kootenay Co-op Radio wishes to thank KICS, the Kootenay Internet Communications Society for the generous donation of computer components to the station. Now installed, we have updated computer monitors and hard drives, giving us the opportunity to open up further research related desks for programmers as well. Thank you KICS… (Click here for More)

Katimavik Volunteer a Success

On August 22nd, Kootenay Co-op Radio says goodbye to Stuart Mitchell, the Katimavic Volunteer who has been with us at that station for the last 2 & 1/2 months. Stuart has been a valuable and happy addition to the CJLY team, with regular hours Monday to Friday, supporting the studio… (Click here for More)

New Sponsorship Rates starting September 2008

Effective September 2, 2008: New Sponsorship Rates for Kootenay Co-op Radio, CJLY. Kootenay Co-op Radio is committed to a sponsor rate structure which reflects support from not-for-profits, co-operatives, and locally-owned businesses. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, view the heading "Become a Sponsor" under the tab "Support KCR" on… (Click here for More)

Nelson Before Nine Hosts Needed

  We are looking for hosts for our morning public affairs show Nelson Before Nine. We need people who are interested in the politics, culture, and social issues of Nelson.  You must be able to commit to doing a show every two weeks for 16 weeks starting in September, and… (Click here for More)