99.7 The River - On Air

06/07/2025

We’re at Andre’s Electronic Experts in Campbell River celebrating their car audio gone crazy sale! Come on by because they’ve got a lot here for you. Upgrade your speakers to truly feel the sound of the summer. Upgrade or get yourself an awesome Traeger grill to become the true grill master of your household. Bring your kids by as well because there’s bouncy castles from North Island Bounce Castle Rentals as well. -AJ

06/06/2025

This looks so goo! -AJ

06/06/2025

(*CONTEST CLOSED CONGRATS TO KATHELEEN STUBBS) WIN A FAMILY 4 PACK FOR SARATOGA SPEEDWAY!!! Text "SARATOGA" to the river text line at 250-287-4444 powered by FIDO to get in to win these. I'll announce my winner later this morning. -AJ

06/06/2025

GLAZED VS JELLY DONUTS??? It's national donut day and I wanna know, what is the better donut. Glazed or Jelly Filled? Comment below or shoot me a text to the river text line at 250-287-4444 powered by fido I'd love to hear from you. -AJ

06/05/2025

Good news! 😃
~Rickie

Centennial Outdoor Pool is Now Open! 🏊☀️

Following a brief closure, the Centennial Outdoor Pool reopened at 2:30 p.m. on June 5, 2025 and is back to its regular schedule! All programming and events have resumed, including practices for the Campbell River Salmon Kings.

A big thank you to the Campbell River Fire Department and other City staff, as well as RCMP, and BC Ambulance Services for their quick and professional response during the temporary closure.

📅 Visit campbellriver.ca/pools for pool hours, programs, and events.
📢 Visit campbellriver.ca/news for closure updates and news.
📞 Questions? Call 250-286-5317

06/05/2025

Looking for something fun to do with dad on Father's Day? Check out this great fundraiser at 40 Knots Winery 😃
~Rickie

🚴‍♂️👟 Ready, Set, Make a Difference! 👟🚴‍♀️

Join us for 40K For Them — a day of Family, Fun & Fitness — all in support of the unhoused in our community. 💙

Whether you're cycling, walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, every step and pedal stroke helps bring hope and shelter to those who need it most.

✅ Multiple routes for all ages & abilities
✅ After-party at 40 Knots Winery
✅ Feel-good fun for a great cause!

👉 Sign up today and be part of the movement to create change. Let’s do this — for them!

[https://www.40knotswinery.com/40K-for-Them]

06/05/2025

Here's the game 1 winner with just 30 seconds left to go in the first overtime period! Wow! 👍 Game 2 goes tomorrow at 5:00.
~Rickie

06/04/2025

Sad breaking news 😞
~Rickie

Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to fly into space, has died.
He flew into space three times from 1984 to 2000. He spent 29 days, 2 hours and 1 minute in space.
Garneau later served in Parliament from 2008 to 2023.

06/04/2025

FYI-AJ

Update: Roads have reopened, pool will remain closed on the morning of June 5.

⚠️ Centennial Outdoor Pool Temporarily Closed ⚠️

The Centennial Outdoor Pool is temporarily closed as the City responds to a spill involving hazardous materials that occurred during a supply delivery. While no injuries have been reported, emergency personnel, including the City Fire Department and BC Ambulance Services, are on-site to support the response.

Today’s programming, including the June 4, 2025, Open Swim and Everyone Welcome Swim, is cancelled.

Please stay away from the area where possible and follow directions from the City staff and emergency services personnel on-site.

We will share updates here and on the City website as soon as the pool is ready to reopen.

Thanks, everyone, for your patience.

06/04/2025

We’re hanging out at the maritime heritage center celebrating Ocean Week Campbell River’s Sea School! It’s going on until 5:00. Come one by for a quick visit with the kids.