CFVR: The Early Years

   CFVR started out with its own morning show 6 am to 9 am from the first day on the air.  It was the first private satellite operation in the country but was licensed under the condition that it have some locally originated programing.  Eventually the noon hour was added and the 4 pm to 6 pm.  By the time we moved from the Park Hotel to Alwood Street we were separate from CHWK 6 am to 6 pm weekdays.  I recall it was 6 am to 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday was simulcast from Chilliwack.  When I left in May 1972 and that was the configuration with perhaps Saturday afternoon added.  It took much longer than 5 years to become independent and I can't say when it happened as I was running our operations in Penticton.

With many thanks for this contribution by,
Gerry Pash,
former Treasurer,
Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd
Managing Director Sales--CFVR 1969-1972
Previously at CHWK 1964-1969