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2010-12-21T22:42:00.003-07:00

Across Turtle Island Host Receives
Silver Arrow Award
Jeny Running Brook Covill recently received the Spirit Wind Records Silver Arrow Award for Outstanding Contribution To Native American Radio. This award is one of several Silver Arrow Awards given each year by Spirit Wind Records, which has been reaching out to Native Music Artists for 11 years. The Silver Arrow Award Program was founded by Donald Blackfox and includes the Board of Directors of Spirit Wind Records. Winners are selected for outstanding contribution through Native American Music and represent many different record labels and styles.
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JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS and WHITEFISHRADIO.COM / BIGVALLEYRADIO.COM INTERNET RADIO RETURN TO CALGARY ZOO

2010-11-30T16:32:00.005-07:00

Contact:
Tiffany Burke 406-862-5250
tiffany@bigvalleyradio.com

Press Release

JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS and WHITEFISHRADIO.COM / BIGVALLEYRADIO.COM INTERNET RADIO RETURN TO CALGARY ZOO

Whitefish, MT, November 23, 2010: The team of JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS internet radio show is returning to the Calgary Zoo December 3rd to record new winter shows and shoot a promotional video with a film crew. The radio program will investigate how zoo animals, particularly those indigenous to warmer climates, are cared for during the winter months in Canada.

The “Jack” in JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS is world renowned animal expert Jack Hanna. This “kid friendly”program is hosted by Rmi Strauser and Jeffrey Hyer, and includes Myah Strauser as MC. The “kid-tastic” personalities Rmi, 13 and Jeffrey, 11 are the youngest radio hosts in the Northwest.On each show Jack Hanna shares his knowledge of animals with the hosts. Every 30-45 minute monthly program is packed with adventurous zoo tours and interviews, fun animal facts, interesting trivia, music, jokes and more. This past summer, the trio was on assignment at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington and Montana’s Glacier National Park.

Jeffrey is a passionate animal lover who creates extensive model zoos as a hobby, and said, “I am very excited to return to the Calgary Zoo. I have been to a lot of zoos and it is one of my favorites. Plus, I’ve never seen the Zoolights before.” JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS can be heard on our live stream every Saturday morning at 10 AM MST and is always available on-demand. JUNGLE JACK’S ZOONIACS can be found at: http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/ZOO/index.htm

About WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com

Reaching the World from the Heart of the Rocky Mountain West WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com is Montana’s only all Internet Radio station and interactive website that showcases regional talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, the lighter side of news, sports, weather and entertainment, both live and on-demand. www.whitefishradio.com

Across Turtle Island Celebrates One Year of Broadcasting and APCMA Nomination.

2010-11-30T16:28:00.003-07:00

Jeny Running Brook Covill recently returned home from Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards to celebrate her first year of broadcasting with Whitefish Radio as the host of Across Turtle Island. Across Turtle Island was nominated for Best Aboriginal Music Radio Program in the 2010 APCMA held on November 4th & 5th. To celebrate the nomination and Across Turtle Island's first year, Jeny recently broadcast a special extended anniversary program that is now available on demand. The show features interview with classical guitarist, Gabriel Ayala, as well as music by: Chippewa Travellers, Jerry Sereda, Blue Dog, Sayani, Tha Tribe, Yvonne St. Germaine, RainSong, Kelly Montijo Fink, Cheevers Toppah, Don Amero and Gabriel Ayala. Across Turtle Island is heard Sundays at 10:00 AM MST and anytime on demand.
Extended Anniversary Show
Photos From Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards
Across Turtle Island Show Page

"Dracula" Radio Drama - Now thru Halloween

2010-10-27T20:42:00.002-06:00

WhitefishRadio.com presents the return of Dracula, the original Mercury Radio Theatre’s Orson Wells adaptation, starring Alpine Theatre Project’s Luke Walrath, Betsi Morrison, Rebecca Spear, Nick Spear, and David Ackroyd as Dracula. Dracula will air on our "Live Stream" Halloween night at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM MST. Dracula is also available now ON DEMAND.

Across Turtle Island Nominated for Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award

2010-09-09T07:53:00.003-06:00

PRESS RELEASE
Across Turtle Island Nominated for Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award

Whitefish, MT, September 2, 2010… WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com www.bigvalleyradio.com and Jeny Running Brook Covill are pleased to announce that Across Turtle Island has been nominated for an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in the category of Best Aboriginal Music Radio Station/Program.

The International awards show will be broadcast live from the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on Friday, November 5th on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, Canada’s fourth largest National Broadcast Network.

Online voting is open to the public ending on October 6. Please visit http://aboriginalpeopleschoice.com/ for voting and show information.

Across Turtle Island is heard Sundays at 10:00 AM MST and anytime on demand at WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com. The show features music by Native American artists as well as interviews with Native American singers, songwriters, producers, actors and more.

Host Jeny Running Brook Covill is of Cherokee and Powhatan descent. Although Jeny was not raised within her Cherokee culture, she was enrolled with the Amonsoquath Tribe of Cherokee in 2001. Jeny co-founded All Nations Fellowship, A Native style Christian church gathering, where she is a pastor. She is also a volunteer chaplain at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, MT. Covill resides in Montana with her husband and two children.

Additionally, Ms. Covill is a singer. For a raw, unedited, unmixed, a cappella version of Amazing Grace and Cherokee Morning Song sung in Cherokee, as well as the Across Turtle Island show page, please visit: http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/TURTLEISLAND/index.htm

Ms. Covill is available for interviews.

About WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com

The BIG FISH/BIG VALLEY INTERNET RADIO is Montana’s only all Internet Radio station and interactive website that showcases local talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, the lighter side of news, sports, weather and entertainment, both live and on-demand. The station will soon be unveiling several new shows engaging in: news, topical, intelligent political talk and children’s programming as it re-launches to BigValleyRadio.com.

WhitefishRadio.com / BigValleyRadio.com ~ PO Box 1930 ~ Whitefish, MT 59937 ~ (406) 862-5250 ~ Toll Free 1-877-469-5250

CONTACT:
Laura Nelson Taylor Communications
Laura Nelson Taylor
Phone 406-270-4196
LT@whitefishradio.com

Jungle Jack's Zooniacs Question of the Month for July

2010-07-27T23:13:00.005-06:00

"What's the largest species of dolphin?" Email your answer to zoomail@whitefishradio.com by Friday, July 30, for a chance to win a Zooniac t-shirt.
The winner will be revealed on next month's show airing Saturday, August 7th at 10AM MST. Visit the Zooniac page at http://www.whitefishradio.com/SHOWS/ZOO/index.htm.

Event At Rebecca Farm - July 22-25, 2010

2010-07-19T12:53:00.003-06:00

The world’s best horses and riders will compete in The Event at Rebecca Farm July 22-25, 2010, with free admission for spectators to the largest equestrian triathlon in the US and one of only twelve stops on the World Cup tour. Competitors will vie for more than $50,000 in prize money and over $30,000 in trophies and tack awards while they compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. WhitefishRadio.com will be providing a live broadcast of results as they happen for competitors and equestrian fans all over the world. http://www.eventatrfarm.com

Rebecca Farm Interviews

All New Bulls-i Segments with Host Diane Smith

2010-07-19T12:42:00.007-06:00

As we get closer to launching the all new BigValleyRadio.com, here are seven all new segments from Bulls-i host Diane Smith. She gives her insight and opinion into everything from why she is in favor of Facebook and Twitter in our schools, to why China is shooting itself in the foot by censoring Google. As usual, she is right on the money! Get ready for the all new Bulls-i coming soon to the The Big Valley! Intelligent talk for Montana and beyond.

Governor's Conference & Rand Paul, click here

A Vote for Technology in Schools, click here

Medical Mary Jane, click here

Rural Patents, click here

Gun Rights, click here

General McChrystal, click here

China vs. Google, click here

Bulls-i Show Preview, click here

3MP Entertainment Presents "Club KaLi"

2010-07-13T21:48:00.002-06:00

Brand new to the Flathead Valley is "Club KaLi" brought to you by 3MP Entertainment (Montana Music Media Project). Ross Strauser of WhitefishRadio.com/BigValleyRadio.com interviewed Alex Athy and Jerod Grubb about their exciting new venture at the Eagles Lounge in Kalispell. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00 to 2:00 PM, the Eagles Lounge will be transformed into the Valley's entertainment 'hot-spot." The Grand Opening of "Club KaLi" is July 15th. For all the details, listen to the interview.
Interview with Alex Athy and Jerod Grubb

2010-07-05T21:29:00.003-06:00

June 2010. Demo / promo for Across Turtle Island radio show hosted by Jeny Running Brook Covill and broadcast on WhitefishRadio.com, The Big Fish, every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM MST and ANYTIME on demand. Produced by Ross Strauser.

2010-07-01T15:33:00.003-06:00

Check out THE CARIBBEAN AUTHENTICS on July 14th @ Whitefish Lake Restaurant and July 15th @ The Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Don "K" Subaru. Reggae, Soca, Calypso. It's FREE! See poster for other locations.

The Zooniacs Find Wildlife in Their Own Backyard!

2010-06-03T12:19:00.016-06:00

Join Rmi, Jeffrey, and Myah as they check out some of the wildlife in their own backyard, including: zebras, camels, and...

Wait!

What?

Zebras and camels don't live in Montana! Or do they?

The Zooniacs visit Triple B Ranch in Columbia Falls, Montana where they were lucky enough to see a brand new baby colt, meet Nick Lombardi's 2 time World Champion Stallion, Kids Gold Style, and pet zebras and a camel.

Check out this exciting new show on Saturday, June 5 at 10 AM MST. Don't forget to send in your animal jokes, stories, and your answer to the question of the month!

NEW SHOWS ON THE BIG FISH

2010-05-13T12:18:00.015-06:00

Bull's Eye
with host Diane Smith and Washington Insider Roger Fleming.

Intelligent talk comes to WhitefishRadio.com. Join us for a sneak peak this Friday at 10 AM on our LIVE STREAM ONLY.

Diane and Roger will discuss political issues from their unique points of view. Upcoming topics include: Flathead Industry and Business, Immigration Reform, BP Oil Spill, and the Supreme Court Justice Pick.

Listen and Win!
Join us every Saturday at 10 AM for Jungle Jack's Zooniacs. Kid hosts; Rmi, Jeffrey, and Myah along with special guest, Jungle Jack Hanna, offer a ton of educational animal fun live and on-demand. Check out the latest show, Calgary Zoo Part 2.

Send us your funny animal jokes, poems, and stories. We just might read them on our next show! Answer the question of the month for a chance to win some wild animal prizes.

Out and About in Northwest Montana

2010-05-03T13:01:00.025-06:00

Eureka Rendezvous Days Hot-rods & Buckskins

WhitefishRadio.com braved the rainy cold weather and headed north on April 24 for the 32nd Annual Rendezvous Days in Eureka, MT. The clouds parted and sun shone for the duration of the Hot-rods & Buckskins Parade.

Our Zooniacs, hosts of the Saturday morning kids program featuring Jungle Jack Hanna, made lots of new friends while handing out animal toys to the young spectators. It was great to see our friends from the Whitefish Winter Carnival Royalty atop their float with Yeti & Penguin accompaniment.

We found a great place to set up "camp" among the classic cars and enjoyed meeting our neighbors for the day. The Zooniacs gave away more great prizes and shared some of their expansive knowledge about the animal kingdom.

A big THANK YOU to the Rendezvous Days folks for inviting us and to the great people of Eureka for hosting us; we had a great time and are looking forward to next year!

Bartending for Charity to Benefit North Valley Music School

Whitefish's finest and funnest came out to support the North Valley Music School on April 30, 2010. Ross and Sue Strauser, owners were celebrity bar tenders for the evening with special guests: John Dunnigan, North Valley Music School Suzuki String Students, Roustabout, and David Ackroyd.

A Cruise for Ten on Lake MacDonald with Ribs by Ross was the prize for a special drawing held. Eugene & Carla from Calgary won the drawing and are excited to have a new activity for their annual summer vacation to Glacier National Park.

The Whitefish Winter Carnival Royalty stopped by to bestow the following title on Ross and Sue: Baronial "Big Fish" Bartenders; Celebrated Celebrities, Carefully Concocting Copious Cocktails with a Commanding and Quite Carnival Contrivance. Majestically Mixing Merriment and Melange for the Merit of North Valley Music School.

We appreciate the Boat Club for holding such a wonderful event and the crowd who participated so enthusiastically in the evening's festivities. A great time was had by all!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WHITEFISHRADIO.COM!

2009-12-22T13:17:00.003-07:00

Merry Christmas to all our FRIENDS around the world! Visit our Holiday Page for Christmas Music Blocks, video from the debut performance of The Couch Downstairs (an 11 & 12 year old trio of Whitefish Middle School students), fun family websites, and Elf Stories from Muldown Elementary 3rd Graders. Christmas Music begins on the live stream December 23 at noon through Friday, December 25 at Midnight. Wishing each and every one of you joy and happiness!

THE RETURN OF DRACULA!

2009-10-26T15:44:00.007-06:00

WhitefishRadio.com and Alpine Theatre Project bring back the good old days of real radio drama with the return of Dracula! Produced right here in our hometown studios of Whitefish, Montana, this original Mercury Radio Theatre Orson Wells adaptation, stars Alpine Theatre Project’s professional actors Nick Spear, Luke Walrath, Rebecca Spear, Betsi Morrison, and David Ackroyd as Dracula. Complete with chilling sound effects and haunting drama, Dracula will be available on-demand for two weeks beginning Monday, October 26, 2009. The show airs live on Halloween night at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM MST. So turn out the lights and try not to scream!

If Dracula is too scary for you, check out this Halloween fun......

Listen to little goblins and ghouls read stories and poems they have written for Halloween.

If you haven't already, become a fan of The Big Fish on FaceBook.

All exclusively on Montana's only all internet radio station!

A Tribute to Our Dear Friend Ted Lund

2009-10-16T20:14:00.007-06:00

We at WhitefishRadio.com join with our community in celebrating the life of "Mr. Whitefish", Ted Lund. Join us as we pay tribute to a hometown legend on Tuesday, October 20, at 10:00 AM MST on Whitefish Times with host Jill Evans. Find out how a young man from Sherwood, North Dakota fell in love with Whitefish, Montana during his very first visit on a troop train in 1943. Hear the touching story from 1945 about spending two nights in the home where his Mother was born near war torn Hamburg, Germany. Ted also recounts how he started Whitefish Floral back in 1947, and how he met and married his beloved Connie. Ted speaks about the birth of his pride and joy, the Whitefish Winter Carnival Penguins, and sings the "Whitefish Song" as only Ted Lund could sing it. WhitefishRadio.com has also obtained a copy of a Ted Lund interview recorded by Pete Peterson back in the 1980's. We will be playing clips from that interview for the first time. We will also be posting exclusive video clips of Ted’s interview with Adam Pitman for the up-coming Whitefish Winter Carnival documentary to be released sometime around Christmas 2009. This tribute will be available for on-demand listening through the Whitefish Times archives.

Ted will be missed by all who knew him!

2009-10-07T23:29:00.014-06:00

WEEKEND GET-AWAY TO SANDPOINT, IDAHO

Did you take a vacation outside the Flathead Valley this summer? It seems like most of us who live in the Valley usually don't. As the old saying goes, when you live in Northwest Montana, "there are nine months of winter and three months of company." But when you live in the most beautiful part of the state, it seems that everyone wants to come and stay with you in the summer.

With unseasonably chilly October temperatures and snow in the mountains making its way to the Valley floor, Mother Nature is blatantly dropping the hint that summer is definitely over and winter is well on its way! But what if you really did want to "get-away" from the Flathead Valley, and never found the time during the summer months? No worries! Fall is actually one of the most beautiful and best times to take a vacation. In fact, you will get a lot more "bang for your buck" not paying "peak season" tourist prices. Smart Travel Resources report, "Hotel rooms are 20% less on average." Plus, with tourists hard to find, many hotels and resorts now offer special weekend packages.

Case in point, my husband and I recently took a trip to Sandpoint, ID. Would you believe that on a Friday and Saturday night we found a room for two adults and two dogs, under $50.00? Yes, it's true. Fall specials are definitely out there and now is the time to take advantage of them!

Sandpoint's slogan is, "What a beautiful pace." Not only is it a beautiful place, it's also a wonderful town for kicking back and enjoy yourselves. If you have never been to Sandpoint, I must tell you it's the perfect weekend get-away! Only four hours west of Kalispell and about 90 minutes East of Spokane, the town has many similarities to Whitefish, Montana. Schweitzer Ski Resort and Lake Pend Oreille provide numerous outdoor activities. After a day of skiing or playing on the lake, Sandpoint offers an endless list of things to do; shopping, fine dining, theater, the choice is yours. Some of our favorite places to visit are: The Pine Street Bakery, Coldwater Creek Clothing Company, Cabin Creek Interiors, Northwest Handmade Furniture, and of course, the Pend d'Orielle Winery and the Laughing Dog Brewery, (yes, dogs are welcome at the brewery).

You may want to consider planning your trip to Sandpoint around a few upcoming events listed below:

OCTOBER:

SCHWEITZER LAKEDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: October 18-25
4th annual film festival, featuring independent films, workshops and discussions.
For more information: 208-597-0961

WARREN MILLER SKI FESTIVAL: October 24th, Pamida Theater
For more information: 208-263-5157

NOVEMBER:

THANKSGIVING FISHING DERBY: November 27-29 IPOIC.ORG

HOLIDAYS IN SANDPOINT: November 27-January 1st Special events store wit the tree lighting ceremony and caroling on November 27th.

For more information: 208-255-1876

DECEMBER:

SANTA'S TRADITIONAL SCHWEITZER VISIT: Santa hits the slopes and then stops off at the Selkirk Lodge int the days leading up to Christmas.
For more information: 208-263-9855

For more information about Sandpoint, visit the city's website:

http://www.sandpointonline.com/

Late Summer Events in the Flathead

2009-08-19T21:46:00.011-06:00

Summer is rapidly drawing to a close. Have you done everything you wanted to do with your family this summer? Are you looking for a few more activities to enjoy during these last few weeks of summer? The Flathead Valley, in Northwest Montana, is still alive and kickin' with numerous summer events. Take a look at what's going on in your area:

Glacier National Park:

August 23rd: "Picnic in the Park" - Have a picnic with your family at Glacier National Park. The Glacier Centennial program will launch its full calendar of activities for the centennial celebration. Live music and cake will be provided. The park's gates are FREE this day. Event locations: Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge. 11-4 p.m.

Kalispell:

August 19-23rd: Northwest MT Fair at the Flathead Valley Fairgrounds. This year the Fair is "Bustin' Loose" with the PPRCA Rodeo, Indian Relay Races and POW WOW, Pig Wrestling, Team Penning and the Demolition Derby; plus, the carnival rides and petting zoo. There is something for every family member to enjoy!

August 25th: Picnic in the Park. A summer evening concert at Depot Park in Kalispell. This concert features local favorite, Rob Quist and the Great Northern Band. Food and Beverages are available for purchase. Free admission. 7-9 p.m.

August 22nd and August 29th: Farmer's Markets.

Kalispell Center Mall market: 9-12:30 p.m. Fresh veggies, arts & crafts, food vendors.

Evergreen Acres market: 10-1:30 a.m. (154 W. Reserve Dr.) Hutterite veggies, chickens and turkeys, flathead cherries, jams and jellies, arts & crafts, antiques, Watkins products.

Whitefish:

August 22nd: Race up the Danny On Trail: A Big Mountain Trail Run, 8:00 a.m. How fast can you run up the Danny On Trail??? Challenge yourself! All proceeds go benefit the Glacier Nordic Ski Team. All racers receive a free ride down the chairlift.

August 22nd: Duck Derby 2:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Riverside Park and Baker Ave. Adopt a duck for charity. A benefit for the community. Grand prize $5,000. Join "The Big Fish" for all the fun!

August 29th: Brewfest at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Starts at 3 p.m. 13 breweries. Entry includes 10 free samples from the Northwest best independent breweries. The FREE snowbus will be running to town. $20.00 in advance.

Lakeside:

August 22-23rd: 4th annual Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Show. Come to Lakeside to view these beautiful boats! Don't forget to stop by the Tamarack Brewery for lunch or dinner. Kids will love the chocolate chip cookie pizza!

Polson:

August 22nd: 4th annual Brewfest on the Lake. Join the fun at KwaTagNuk Resort on their patio starting at 6 p.m. Brews from local breweries. Food from area eateries and dancing to live music. $10 admission fee.

Be sure to check our Events page at http://www.whitefishradio.com. Do you have a special event that you would like to post on our website? Please contact us at 406-862-5250 for more details.

STREAMING LIVE RESULTS FROM THE EVENT AT REBECCA FARM

2009-07-24T09:49:00.007-06:00

This weekend, July 25 & 26, WhitefishRadio.com is breaking from its regularly scheduled programming to bring you live results direct from the announcers booth at The Event at Rebecca Farm. This World Class Triathlon Equestrian Event is home to the only HSBC and FEI World Cup qualifying event in the U.S., and draws competitors from all over the world. This state-of-the-art and beautifully lanscaped facility just outside of Kalispell brings excitement to spectators of all ages with competition in dressage, cross country and show jumping. There is a trade fair all four days with arts, crafts and a wide variety of food vendors. Admission is free. Rebecca Broussard, Owner and Organizer of the Event, along with other event participants spoke with WhitefishRadio.com about this incredible weekend in the Flathead Valley. Listen to the interviews, click here. For more event information, visit Rebecca Farm website here.

The Big Fish on Facebook and More!

2009-06-09T12:57:00.021-06:00

WhitefishRadio.com would like to invite you to join our Facebook page, (click here)!

Facebook's mission is "to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected. Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet." Become a Big Fish fan. WhitefishRadio.com, The Big Fish, is Montana’s only all internet radio station and interactive website that showcases local talent, original shows and programming while offering a wide variety of music, news, sports, weather and entertainment, live and on-demand.

The Big Fish is proud to announce the return of Rob Quist Live. Enjoy great music and stories including the return of favorite segments like Songs from the Crypt, Banjo Corner, and Songs You'll Never Hear Rob Play Anywhere Else. Find out what Rob's been up to and his summer schedule, including opening up for Glen Campbell in Billings, and touring with his musically talented son and daughter, Guthrie and Halladay. There will be new segments, new musical guests and so much more! If you can't listen live, remember you can always catch it on-demand. Check out his two latest shows with Super Producer from the 70's and 80's, David Devore, and artist and musician Jeff Arcel. Check out the amazing new video featuring , the Empowerment Through Performance Workshop kids from 2008, Rob Quist, Mike Eldred and many other local musicians and singers performing the song they wrote, "Love is the Bridge to Peace."

Be sure to jump in the fun with WhitefishRadio.com's newest shows! North by Northwest with Nick and Rebecca Spear can be heard every Friday at 2 PM MST or on-demand. A fun and quirky show, North by Northwest explores the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. And don't miss Whitefish Times every Tuesday at 10 AM MST or on-demand with Stumptown Historical Society Executive Director Jill Evans. This new show is packed with fun historical facts and trivia about the unique community of Whitefish.

Don't forget to grab your 69 cent hamburger and 79 cent cheeseburger at McDonald's of Whitefish! Simply print the coupon from the Whitefish Times page or say you heard it on WhitefishRadio.com. Also, save $10.00 on green fees from Buffalo Hill Golf Course by printing out the coupon from the Link to the Links Golf Course page. And last but not least, Big Sky Water Park is offering "Buy One Value Pass, Get One Free" exclusively to WhitefishRadio.com listeners June 12-30. Look for it on our Events Page!

Happy Fishing! Happy Listening!

Jump Into Spring with All New Shows!

2009-04-30T17:36:00.012-06:00

Spring has sprung. And you know what that means. That's right. New and exciting things are happening on The Big Fish!

Whitefishradio.com is proud to present an entirely new show entitled North by Northwest hosted by Nick and Rebecca Spear. This husband and wife team is thrilled to take you on a lifestyle adventure ride - touching on everything from the ridiculous to the sublime! This fun and quirky show will explore the people, places, events, businesses, and lifestyles that make our community and surrounding areas so unique. Be sure not to miss the debut on Friday, May 22, at 2:00 PM MST. The show's permanent time will be every Friday at 2:00 PM MST, and will also be available on-demand.

Tune in to our new show Whitefish Times: The History of Rails, Trails and Whitefish Tales every Tuesday at 10 AM, MST. This audio snapshot of our unique community's history includes fun historical facts, trivia, and exciting guests. Preserve the past and embrace the future with host Jill Evans, Stumptown Historical Society's Executive Director. Check out the article in the Daily Inter Lake, click here.

The Big Fish has partnered with McDonald's of Whitefish to bring you THE WHITEFISH STIMULUS PACKAGE. Get a hamburger for only 69 cents or a cheeseburger for just 79 cents. Simply print out the coupon on the Whitefish Times page and steal this deal before the hamburglar gets wise!

Check out Whitefishradio.com for all the latest and greatest in news, music, shows, events and sports. There's always something fresh and new for everyone at The Big Fish.

Happy Spring! Happy Fishing!

Skiing is over......now what?

2009-04-29T16:36:00.011-06:00

"DESTINATIONS IN A DAY GETAWAYS"

Michelle's Travel Blog, by Michelle Weltz

EEKS! The ski season is over, yet it is still snowing in the Flathead Valley! What do we do on our weekends now?????

As the advertisement came on for Lookout Pass Ski Resort's last day being a FREE ski day for everyone, I seriously considered packing up all my ski gear and heading to their resort for on last "fling" in the snow. But alas, common sense got the best of me and I decided not to head to Lookout Pass that day. However, it got me thinking, where could we go in a day's drive for a nice overnight stay that was out of the snow completely??? Someplace fun, interesting, and inexpensive.....someplace within a three to four drive, but not crowded with people? My husband had the answer.....Post Falls, ID. Post Falls, isn't that the city we always drive by leaving Coeur D'Alene on I-90 heading towards Spokane? "Yep, that's the one. The one with the new Cabela's sporting goods store," my husband replied. Ahh, yes the truth comes out....he has a reason himself to go to Post Falls.

If you're not familiar with Post Falls, let me give you some insight. Straight from the city's brochure, "Post Falls is known as Idaho's River City. It sets on the shores of the Spokane River and is just minutes away from both Coeur D'Alene and Spokane, with unlimited things to do." The brochure continued with, "Post Falls is the perfect place for anyone seeking fun and excitement, cultural and historical enrichment, or just plain fun." Okay, I admit that I'm into the "just plain fun" aspect of that statement!

And we did have a lot of fun during our weekend at Post Falls. We found a great hotel, the Sleep Inn, located just of I-90. The staff was very friendly and our room was clean! We loved that the hotel was pet friendly and had a great pet area. Plus, the Centennial trail (for walking and biking only) runs directly in front of the hotel. We took the dogs for a nice long walk to Falls Park. This park has a playground, picnic tables and for scenic purposes, a waterfall and view of the Post Falls Dam......ahhhhhh, a Kodak moment.

Once we were done hiking, it was time to do what every woman loves to do....SHOP! Yes, we did start with Cabela's and then moved onto the Spokane Valley Mall and neighboring areas. As we drove around we saw there are tons of things to do in a weekend......shopping, dining, concerts, riverboat cruises, auto racing, golfing, seaplane tours, Silverwood theme park......wow, so much to do in a weekend, I think we'll just have to come back to the Post Falls Area!!!

Watch for WhitefishRadio.com's newest webpage, "Destinations in a Day" with great travel ideas for the family!

CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH THE BIG FISH!

2008-10-29T06:32:00.007-06:00

How does WhitefishRadio.com celebrate Halloween? We'll start a day early on Thursday during Rob Quist live from 10 AM to Noon MST, where you can catch Jungle Jack Hanna sharing his 'Scariest Moments.' On Friday, downtown Whitefish starts jumpin' early from 2:30 to 5:30 PM with Trick or Treat Street. The downtown merchants open their doors to all the little ghouls and goblins who come dressed up to trick or treat in a safe and friendly environment. The Big Fish Trailer will be there playing classic Halloween music, passing out candy, Big Fish bumper stickers and magnets. Come see us at the south end of Main Street. Then, for more frightful Halloween fun, log on to WhitefishRadio.com's live stream for the return of 'DRACULA' at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM MST. This original Mercury Radio Theatre, Orson Wells adaptation is performed by Alpine Theatre Project's David Ackroyd, Luke Walrath, Betsi Morrison, and Nick and Rebecca Spear. To listen, click on the flashing 'LIVE STREAM' button in the upper left corner on our website, turn down the lights, and prepare to scream! Can't listen live? No worries. Dracula is also available 'on-demand'.

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at WhitefishRadio.com!

Thank You's All Around!

2008-09-29T09:56:00.006-06:00

WhitefishRadio.com would like to thank everyone involved in the P.TA. tailgate fundraiser at last Friday's Whitefish Bulldogs homecoming game. I discovered years ago that one of my greatest strengths is serving others. I truly believe in investing myself in the community that I live in. Never do I feel better about how I have spent my time than at the end of a day of service. I know that the contributors to this P.T.A. fundraiser share these feelings. I would like to personally thank Mike's Conoco, Luizanne's Fine Catering, Whitefish Pizza Hut, Alpine Market, and Whitefish Care for their food and beverage contributions. We grilled a lot of bratts, and sold lots of pizza by the slice and freshly baked cookies to the hungry football fans. We also made a lot of new friends. All of the money raised goes to the Whitefish P.T.A.

Speaking of fundraisers! WhitefishRadio.com is back at it again this Saturday October 4th from 6:00 to 10:00pm. It's "OCTOBERFISH" A fundraiser for the Stumptown Art Studio. The Big Fish will be hosting the event. Right after the OOM PAH PAH polka band...we will be playing some good ol Rock n Roll and giving away raffle prizes. I've had a chance to view some of the items in the silent auction and I was very impressed. Tickets are $50.00 per person and include: A souvenier beerstein or wine glass, complimentary food, drinks, cigar bar, bee garten, raffle prizes and more. Come on out and support our local non-profit community art center. Call 862-5929 for on line at http://www.stumptownartstudio.org/ See you there!

Ross Strauser/Owner-Whitefish Radio

New On The Big Fish!

2008-09-23T15:24:00.003-06:00

Hi WhitefishRadio.com listeners/viewers.

This is Ross Strauser, owner of WhitefishRadio.com. I am happy to announce an all new coaches show called "INSIDE THE DAWG POUND" with host Mike Hodges. Inside The Dawg Pound will be a weely :30 minute show with Whitefish Bulldog coaches. It's all about game reviews, weekly stats, player profiles, tactics, previews of upcoming games and so much more.
Depending on the sports season, Mike Hodges will be talking to head football coach Pat Dryden, golf coach Terry Nelson, volleyball coach Jackie Fuller, boys basketball coach Eric Stang, boys soccer coach Obrien Byrd and many more.
I am proud to say that "Inside The Dawg Pound" will be hosted by seasoned sportscaster Mike Hodges. Mike does his "local sports" homework to bring you the local sports insight that you won't hear anywhere else.
WhitefishRadio.com will air "Inside The Dawg Pound" every Tuesday-Friday at 5:00pm MST. And if you miss it here on our live stream. You can catch every show on-demand. If you have any questions for Mike or for the Whitefish High School coaches, please email us at comments@whitefishradio.com

Memorial Day Parade!

2008-05-22T11:28:00.004-06:00

On Monday, May 26th, the Whitefish community will remember its fallen veterans with a parade and Remembrance Ceremony. Everyone in the Whitefish area is invited. The Big Fish will be in the parade, and will also provide the sound for the Remembrance ceremony. The parade will assemble at nine o'clock at Whitefish Middle School and will begin at nine-thirty. The Grand Marshall and keynote speaker will be Commander Ryan Zinke, who recently retired from an illustrious career in the U.S. Navy and is now a Senate candidate. Citizens wishing to join the parade are encouraged to follow the parade at the end of the procession. The shuttle bus will return marchers to their parking areas at the conclusion of the parade.

Civic Groups interested in joining the parade should contact Mike McNamara, at 862-5453.

Special Guest, David DeVore on "Rob Quist Live!"

2008-03-10T10:01:00.007-06:00

Rob Quist Live! kicked off his debut show on March 6, with special guest, John Dunnigan. If you missed it, catch it On-Demand.

This week, Rob's guest is Music Producer Extraordinare, David DeVore. David's list of credits include musical icons like, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, The Grateful Dead, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Santana, Ringo Starr, and Survivor. Catch special guest, David DeVore live in the studio with Rob Quist this Thursday, 10AM MST and On-Demand exclusively on WhtiefishRadio.com, The Big Fish. You don't want to miss it!

ROB QUIST LIVE!

2008-03-04T19:59:00.005-07:00

WhitefishRadio.com, The Big Fish celebrates one year of web casting live from our hometown studios in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, USA, by introducing a new program with a familiar Montana voice.

Rob Quist, known to many as Montana’s Musical Ambassador, and a founding member of the Mission Mountain Wood Band, has joined The Big Fish to bring a new exciting musical show to Montana and the World via the world-wide web. Beginning on March 6, 2008, Rob Quist will be on live every Thursday at 10AM MST at http://www.whitefishradio.com/, and each show will be available on demand the following day. What’s the show all about? Rob Quist describes it this way, “This show is going to be a reflection of the music I’ve played over the course of my career. I’ve really made my musical journey about writing songs about the people of the west and the history of this country and the people that live here, which, to me is infinitely more interesting than writing commercial songs. We’re going to be playing songs from some of the groups I’ve been in, such as the Mission Mountain Wood Band and the Montana Band, as well as other more eclectic groups.” Rob will be inviting many of his musical friends to join him on the show; friends whom he considers to be “some of the greatest musicians and songwriters in America.” He adds, “We also plan to do a lot of jamming on Whitefish Radio, with new songs that are just being born and maybe some that aren’t quite ready for show time yet, but are in the process of being made.”

“I am very excited about the new Rob Quist Live radio show here on The Big Fish. He is one of Montana's best known and most loved singers, songwriters, and storytellers. His music spans nearly 4 decades. Rob also has a love for Montana history and I'm really looking forward to hearing some great stories that will take us back in time. Rob is very knowledgeable about the world of internet broadcasting and uses the latest technology to stay connected with friends and fans. So, this new collaboration with Rob and WhitefishRadio.com is just a natural. What a way to celebrate our first year on the world-wide web,” said Ross Strauser, owner of WhitefishRadio.com.

Named by the Missoulian as “One of Montana’s Notable Musicians of the Twentieth Century,” Rob has released 9 CD’s, placing songs on Billboard and Independent Charts as well as receiving radio airplay in United States, Europe and Japan. Rob’s songs have been recorded by Michael Martin Murphey and Loretta Lynn, and he was recently inducted in the University of Montana School of Fine Arts Hall of Honors recognizing him as “One of its greats,” saluting him as “a celebrated Montana musician and composer who has captured the spirit of the West in his music, an eloquent proponent of the history and beauty of the West whose legacy in song will be embraced by generations to follow.”

Catch the premiere of Rob Quist Live, Thursday, March 6, at 10AM MST exclusively on Montana’s only all internet station, http://www.whitefishradio.com/. Click on the Live Stream button to listen.

Catch The Big Fish & ATP at the Winter Carnival Parade

2008-02-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, February 2nd, WhitefishRadio.com along with our good friends from the Alpine Theatre Project will be in the Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade. Watch for our trailer on the parade route down Central Avenue beginning at 3:00PM. David Ackroyd, from Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! and Nick Spear, Montana's Anchorman right here on The Big Fish, will entertain you along with Rebecca Spear, Betsi Morrison and Luke Walrath. We'll have stickers and candy for the kids. Ross Strauser will be announcing the parade with former Prime Minister, Anita Welch from the balcony of the Great Northern Brewery. This duo alone is sure to entertain the crowd. We look forward to seeing everyone downtown at the Whitefish Winter Carnival. For more Winter Carnival information, interviews, photos, and more, visit our website, http://www.whitefishradio.com/.

The Royal Treatment

2008-01-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Whitefish Winter Carnival XLIX is in full swing, with the Royalty selected for this year. Congratulations to the new court, King Ullr XLIX, Jerry House; Queen of the Snows, Terri Muraoka; Prime Minister Walt Chauner; Duchess of Lark Lynn Grossman; Harold the Hark Rick Donahue; Prince Frey Anders Hanson, and Princess Freya Jane Hansen. The Big Fish was privelaged to be the first to interview the court. Check out carnival photos, listen to interviews, see our events page for a look at upcoming carnival activities, and visit the news page for updated carnival stories. Watch for our parade entry with Alpine Theatre Project during the Grand Parade on February 2, in Downtown Whitefish.

WhitefishRadio.com is celebrating our first year of worldwide webcasting. With the New Year, comes many new changes for The Big Fish. Look for exciting announcements coming soon to a computer near you!

In the meantime, don't forget to check out the variety of awesome programs we offer live and on demand; something for everyone. Like what you see and hear? Tell a friend.

The Big Fish, Out and About

2007-12-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

The Big Fish will be making a big splash this Holiday Season, participating in upcoming community events.

Catch WhitefishRadio.com downtown in Whitefish on Friday, Dec. 14, from 5-9PM for the annual Christmas Stroll. Mac Bledsoe, founder of the Parenting With Dignity Program, will be with us during the stroll to autograph his books and DVD's; a perfect gift for parents of all ages. come by and say "hi" to Mac and learn a little more about his wonderful program with easy to use practical advice for raising children.

Also joining us will be our good friends from the Humane Society of Northwest Montana, The Charlotte Edkins Adoption Center, with another great gift idea for the animal lovers on you shopping list. The 2008 Paws and Claws calendars will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to help the residents at the shelter. As always, the calendars are full of charming photos and heartwarming stories about some of the pets who have been adopted and some who are still living at the shelter awaiting a forever home. Weather permitting, an adoptable furry friend or two will be visiting The Big Fish trailer. Look for us on Main Street between the clock tower and The Village Shop in downtown Whitefish.

Another long anticipated Holiday event is the Glacier Symphony and Chorale's, "Festive Holiday Pops" concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, in Whitefish and Sunday, Dec. 16, in Kalispell. This year's highlight will be "The Snowman" narrated by our very own, Ross Strauser, and the theme song will be performed by Michael Reimer. The symphony will present a variety of works, ranging from Strauss waltzes to contemporary works, followed by the Glacier Chamber Singers who will offer vocal selections and lead a festive audience sing-along of holiday carols. Visit the Glacier Symphony website for more information.

Keep in touch with what's happening in our world by checking out our News and Events pages.

See you out and about!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of you from all of us at WhitefishRadio.com.

NEW "NEWS" ON THE BIG FISH

2007-11-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

What's new on The Big Fish? Nick's News! WhitefishRadio.com is proud to introduce Nick Spear, Montana's Anchorman to head up our "new" news team. You can get the "other" news anywhere! Nick's News is not necessarily normal or the news. Curious? Check it out each weekday morning live and on demand. Start your day with a little dose of Nick's News ....or is it? Live, local, and having fun!

The Big Fish presets special programming for the Holidays...

Mac Bledsoe, President and founder of the Parenting with Dignity program, presents Mac's Holiday Parenting Series, exclusively on The Big Fish. Mac addresses three important topics for families during what can be a very wonderful and sometimes stressful time of year. Learning to Give - the art of giving. Messages of Love During the Holidays - the use of writing to express love. Writing Christmas Messages of Love -time together playing with your kids. And, if you're looking for a great gift idea, visit Mac's website where you can purchase Parenting with Dignity books and DVDs. Parenting with Dignity teaches parents how to instill a sense of responsible decision making in thier kids; a positive approach to parenting that is simple, easily understood, applicable in any situation, and incredibly intuitive. Read more about Parenting with Dignity here.

Stay healthy and enjoy the Holidays with Health and Wellness Coach Kjersti Cote's Health Quest for the Holidays exclusively on WhitefishRadio.com. Great topics and suggestions to help you through the Holidays including No Stress, Portion Control, Rest, and Exercise. Click here for more. Check out other Health Quest segments live weekdays at 11:40AM and On-Demand.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR FRIENDS!

2007-11-21T17:36:00.000-07:00

We are truly blessed here at WhitefishRadio.com, as we close in on our first year on the internet. Thank you to everyone who has helped our endeavor become a success. From our web people and employees, to our many contributers, advertisers and faithful listeners, we 'Thank You!' May each and everyone of you enjoy a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving weekend.

Watch for many exciting new changes coming to The Big Fish soon. In the meantime, catch an all new 'Where in the World is Jack Hanna?', 'Lights, Camera, Ackroyd!', and John Dunnigan's show with The Singing Sons of Beaches. Next week; new holiday specials from Health Quest, and Mac Bledsoe. There are many great holiday events coming up in the near future, many of which are posted on our events page, so check back often!

DRACULA ATTACKS THE BIG FISH!

2007-10-24T17:07:00.000-06:00

The Alpine Theatre Project and WhitefishRadio.com are bringing Dracula, Bram Stoker's classic Gothic horror tale, to life in a special radio adaptation to be aired exclusively on the internet on Halloween. Based on a 1938 Orson Welles adaptation, the radio production features the stars of the Alpine Theatre Project in various roles with David Ackroyd performing the blood-sucking Count.

This marks the second radio production by the Alpine Theatre Project. Last year they presented Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol live at the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. That production was aired on Montana Public Radio.

"I'm in love with this medium," said ATP Executive Director Luke Walrath. "It's an art form that is slowly making a comeback, and Dracula is a perfect play for it. It's filled with eerie music and terrifying sound effects."

Told mainly through a series of journal entries, Dracula tells the tale of the ageless vampire as he attempts to relocate from Transylvania to Victorian London. The relocation has a terrifying effect on all involved."

"The piece has almost a documentary feel to it at times," said ATP Artistic Director, Betsi Morrison, who also plays Mina Harker in the production. "It creates a truly chilling effect because of that. I like to think of it like a Victorian-era Blair Witch Project."

The production has been recorded and edited at the WhitefishRadio.com studio, helmed by The Big Fish's Ross Strauser who will also be the play's announcer. "One of the reasons we created Whitefishradio.com, was to bring quality entertainment back to radio, and it's a real treat to work with the professionals from Alpine Theatre Project. This is the first of many collaborations planned with ATP," said WhitefishRadio.com owner Ross Strauser.

Unlike traditional radio airings, this production will be available to listeners at any time through WhitefishRadio.com's "On Demand" feature. Listeners will be able to stream the program directly to their computers.

"ATP is committed to reaching out to a larger audience," said Walrath. "We are gaining an national reputation through our regular productions as well as special shows starring our Honorary Board members like John Lithgow and Olympia Dukakis. Broadcasting over the internet is a perfect way to let people all over the world know of what a vibrant community we have here in the Valley."

Dracula, starring Betsi Morrison, Nick Spear, Rebecca Spear, Luke Walrath, and David Ackroyd as Count Dracula, will air on Halloween and can be heard "On Demand" at www.WhitefishRadio.com. Information can be found by calling ATP at 862-7469 or WhitefishRadio.com at 862-5250, and also by visiting The Big Fish website.

The Big Fish, Live on Location!

2007-10-09T06:35:00.000-06:00

A Big Fish First! WhitefishRadio.com hits the streets of Downtown Whitefish Tuesday and Thursday, October 9th and 11th, with David Ackroyd and John Dunnigan. David's show, Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! will be live at The Loft (above The Toggery), on Tuesday with special guests, John Zoltek from the Glacier Symphony and Chorale, Betsy Morrison, Luke Walrath, Nick and Rebecca Spear, from Alpine Theatre Project, and a special surprise guest, from 10AM to Noon MST. Then on Thursday, The John Dunnigan Show, goes to the Buffalo Cafe' during his regular show time from 10AM to Noon. John will be joind by musical guests for entertainment and great food. Stop by and join us in Downtown Whitefish or listen live at http://www.whitefishradio.com/. As always, both shows will be available on demand.

Falling Back Into The Swing

2007-09-13T12:02:00.000-06:00

Summer flew by, school is back in session, and visitors to our beautiful state of Montana, for the most part, have returned to their homes. Fall is nipping at our heels as we settle back into a routine and prepare ourselves for the winter ahead. As everything around us seems to be slowly winding down, WhitefishRadio.com is full-speed ahead.

Getting back to school is a very positive change for most, but with it comes many challenges for our kids. Mac Bledsoe, features an all new series titled Back to School right here on The Big Fish. This series is full of wonderful advice for parents, students, and teachers on subjects like homework, better grades, following the rules and the importance of kids getting involved with school activities.

More often than not, school activities include a heavy emphasis on sports, which led The Big Fish to fulfill a community request by adding an all new Flathead Valley Sports Page. Here you can keep up with all the latest scores on our sports ticker, view game schedules in one convenient location, hear coach and player interviews, news and more.

Because you can get the hard-hitting news anywhere, WhitefishRadio.com is committed to maintaining a news page that brings positive, community interest stories to the forefront. If you have a story of interest that you would like to see on our site, please contact us here.

It was another great week with our local celebrities, David Ackroyd, John Dunnigan, and Jungle Jack Hanna. The week started off on Tuesday with Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! where Jungle Jack made a special appearance to talk television with David about his upcoming new series Into the Wild. This week David delved into "Bad Career Moves," and Jack was up to his usual animal antics while also discussing his "bad career moves." Back by popular demand, Jerry Clemmens was John Dunnigan's guest on Thursday. During the show an old friend called in, all the way from Austin, Texas to say "hi" to his friend Jerry. Jerry was in prime form with great tunes, crazy jokes and commentary. David, John, and Jack are all available 24/7, on demand.

The Big Fish will be out and about in Whitefish this weekend as Ross Strauser MC's the Two Bear Marathon. Come out and cheer on over 120 runners from all over the world as they participate in this 26.2 mile run. For more on this story, visit our news page where you can hear an interview with Brad Seaman, Co-Director of the event. Hope to see you at the race!

Have a great weekend!

What a Summer It Has Been!

2007-08-29T14:16:00.000-06:00

Where to begin....?

It has been a fantastic first summer for us here at WhitefishRadio.com, and we'd like to thank all our listeners and sponsors for making our first months so successful. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you like what you see and hear, tell a friend.

There is so much to catch up on, so let's start with our good friend, John Dunnigan. John is back LIVE! Yes, live in the studio this Thursday! He has returned from his summer fair tour and will be sharing new music from new artists he met on the road; and we are sure he will be telling many other stories you won't want to miss. John writes:

Greetings to all.
Hope you had a safe and smoke free summer?
We are not out of the woods yet!
But at least I can see across the street into my neighbors house..oops.
I had a very eventful summer playing all over the Northwest, opening and
playing with some very cool acts!
Saw old friends and made a ton of new ones.
Had a fishing license in four different states...but believe me the fish populations are the same when I leave as when I got there?
I will be back on the air LIVE this Thursday morning....where I will elaborate a bit more on the travels of a Whitefish guitar player
Thursday at 10 a.m.

Let's shift gears a bit, but stay with the entertainment theme. David Ackroyd has been with us all summer each Tuesday morning from 10 am to Noon MST. In the midst of his insanely busy summer, he managed to bring in special guests each week. If you missed any of the Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! shows, catch them on demand. What a phenomenal summer Alpine Theatre Project has had! There are still a few days left to see "Moonlight and Magnolias." The Big Fish went to all three plays and thoroughly enjoyed it all. David, Luke and Betsi together have brought something so fantastic to this community. Thank you ATP for entertaining us this summer. We are so fortunate to have you here in the Flathead Valley.

Summer has passed in the blink of an eye, as school gets underway. As another school year begins The Big Fish is gearing up to unveil our all new Flathead Valley Sports Page. Whitefishradio.com will be your connection for all the area school sports, scores, calendars, coach and player interviews, and more. So stay tuned...

Along with the new shcool year comes many fun fall events and activities...

Don't miss the "Back to School Bash" presented by Whitefish CARE and Whitefish School District on September 5th from 5-8pm at the Smith Soccer Fields. There will be activities for all ages including a BBQ, dunk tank, games and more. Visit their website here for more detailed information.

The Whitefish PTA is holding the 1st Annual Stumptown Scramble Golf Tournament at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course on Monday, September 10th. The Big Fish is proud to be involved with this event. We will have our very own team with Ross Strauser, John Dunnigan, Mike Hodges and Mike Dowaliby. Hopefully the "Old Pro" Mike Dowaliby will be able to make the others look like they know what they're doing on the course! Following the tournament, John Dunnigan will be performing during the BBQ. Also, team players will automatically be entered to win one of several prizes from The Big Fish. For more information about this funfilled Whitefish PTA event, to sign up, be a helper, or sponsor, visit their website here.

We are your hometown internet radio station and are here to serve our community in the beautiful Flathead Valley. If you have an event or organization that you would like post on our website, please contact us and let us know what we can do to help.

Special Guest Host Rob Quist!

2007-07-24T10:22:00.000-06:00

The Big Fish is proud to present a very special John Dunnigan Show this week...

John is currently in Cody, Wyoming, completing a leg of his Summer Fair Tour. John will be checking in from the road with special guest host Rob Quist, formerly of the Mission Mountain Wood Band. Rob will be singing live in the studio, discussing his upcoming summer plans, talking about his new CD, and bringing in some of his favorite music from the Mission Mountain Wood Band, Great Northern, the Montana Band, and Christian Johnson.

As usual, our On Demand page is updated daily with our newest content. If you missed a show, it is always available On Demand!

Yes, We Took A Little Blog Vacation...

2007-07-19T14:36:00.000-06:00

...But it definitely had positive effects.

There's a lot going on at the Big Fish. We have a brand new News page, offering positive stories from around our town. Check it out here for frequently updated content.

The On Demand page is overflowing with content, including The John Dunnigan Show, Lights! Camera! Ackroyd!, Hometown Real Estate with Cal Scott, Health Quest with Kjersti Cote, Mac Bledsoe's Parenting With Dignity, Where in the World is Jack Hanna?, and Father Pat's Restaurant Review. Check it out, to listen to your favorite shows, anytime, On Demand!

Are you or someone you know a musician? Get your music played on the Big Fish! Click here for instructions on how to become the newest member of WhitefishRadio.com's Musician's Connection!

Don't forget to check out the Live Stream, available from 9 AM until 6 PM MST!

3 Reasons to Log-On to WhitefishRadio.com

2007-06-25T16:33:00.000-06:00

From the computer of Sue Strauser (co-owner of The Big Fish):

Whitefishradio.com had the distinct privilege of interviewing Bob Lee, a 65-year-old colon cancer survivor from Barrington, Illinois, as he passed through Whitefish, Montana on his bicycle. Bob is on a remarkable 6,500 mile journey across America in order to help find cures for cancer and ALS, and to help promote awareness for hospice care. These three reasons affect every community in every state, in every country, and that's why this story is of interest on a local, national and world-wide scale.

I have to be honest, when I first heard about Bob and his mission (before I did any research), my reaction was, "Oh, that's nice." I really didn't think much more about it, other than thinking it to be just another gimmick someone has put together to raise money for a charity. And this is not to say there's anything wrong with finding unique ways to capture an audience for charitable causes. Whatever works to raise money to help others is fine by me as long as it is with good intentions. I am pleased and embarrassed to say I couldn't have been more wrong about this one. When Bob was due to arrive in Whitefish, I was in the midst of and very close to wrapping up a hectic and exhausting week; not only with our business, but my weekday mornings were spent at our church's Vacation Bible School with over 210 kids. So, when Ross, my husband and business partner, asked me to join him on Friday morning for the interview to take photos, I reluctantly said I'd go knowing I had many other chores on my "to do" list. I can't put into words how blessed I was to have been invited to be a part of this indescribable experience. I am a true believer that meetings such as these are no accident. I will fall short of being able to put into words what this man is all about, but I hope millions of people across the country will have the opportunity to meet a true "American Idol" for themselves and experience his infectious optimism and belief in others. No, Bob didn't sing for us; He did much more than that. He is an inspiration, and an example of a real role model so desperately needed in today's broken world. What struck me most about Bob from the second I met him, was that there was no glitz and glamour, no entourage, no logo covered van with a logo covered trailer following behind carrying extra bikes, clothes, supplies, people, etc... There was no fanfare, nothing even close. It was just Bob, his bike and a few, and I mean very few necessities that fit in his bicycle packs. This was real! As I took pictures and listened to the interview, I found myself so lost in his honesty, good nature, and the sincerity behind his three reasons for making the trip. I left the interview in awe to have met and befriended a complete stranger in such a short period of time. Bob exemplifies everything that makes our country great. Freedom, courage, adventure and integrity, just to name a few. I also felt an overwhelming sense of sadness when he hopped on his bike and headed out towards his next stop in Essex, Montana. Not only was I sad for him when I learned that he received a phone call right after our interview informing him that a very dear friend of his had just passed away, but even more than that, I was saddened to think about all the people in our community who did not have the chance to meet Bob in person as I did. I wish more of my friends and neighbors could have experienced what I was so fortunate to have experienced. My hope is that everybody at least once in their lives will have the opportunity to meet a "Bob Lee" if not Bob Lee himself. I can't say enough about this incredible man and his incredible journey. Part of Ross Strauser's interview with Bob can be heard on our live stream during our regularly scheduled news casts at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM MST. The entire interview can be heard at 12:20 PM MST. You don't want to miss it! Please visit Bob's website at 3reasons.org to learn more, follow his journey and/or to make a donation. This is also a great opportunity for families to view the internet together and in a positive way each day to be a part of Bob's ride across the U.S. The Big Fish will be checking in with Bob periodically throughout the rest of his trip, so check back often and listen in for updates. All of us at WhitefishRadio.com wish Bob safe and happy travels!

Last Friday, June 22, Ross Strauser from The Big Fish was invited to MC the Relay for Life in Whitefish. It was a beautiful evening and a beautiful ceremony. Thank you to all the Relay for Life Organizers for inviting us to be a part of this very special event. We look forward to participating again next year.

Coming up on The Big Fish....

If it's Tuesday, then it's time for "Lights! Camera! Ackroyd!" Catch your host, David Ackroyd, live every Tuesday from 10AM t0 NOON MST, or on-demand. This week David talks with special guest, Luke Walrath from the Alpine Theatre Project, and finishes up with Part Two of "On Location" from last week. If you missed last week's show, it and more is available on-demand.

Check out our all new On-Demand page for easier access to all your favorite shows on WhitefishRadio.com.

Bob Lee Interview is Posted!

2007-06-19T12:20:00.000-06:00

Click here to hear the partial interview with Bob Lee, who is riding his bicycle across America for three separate causes. Bob will be making a stop in our hometown of Whitefish, Montana on Thursday Afternoon. The Big Fish will be there to welcome him! Be sure to check out Bob's website, 3reasons.org!

New Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! on Tuesday

2007-06-18T11:58:00.000-06:00

Tuesday's Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! will broadcast live at 10 AM. The show is called "On Location," and describes some of David's experiences working at beautiful and sometimes not so beautiful locations around the world while making movies and television shows. Catch it tomorrow at 10 AM and On Demand any time after that.

Tomorrow, hear the story of Bob Lee, who is riding his bicycle across America for three separate causes. Bob will be making a stop in our hometown of Whitefish, Montana on Thursday Afternoon. Be sure to check out Bob's website, threereasons.org!

Christ Lutheran Church is hosting over 220 youngsters for Vacation Bible School. Ross Strauser spoke with Pastor Jeff Teeples about the future home of CLC just outside of Whitefish and how it will benefit other churches and organizations in the Flathead.

Steve Howke, comptroller at the Whitefish Credit Union, is moving to Helena to become the new CEO at Treasure State Corporate Credit Union. Howke graduated from Whitefish High School in 1980 and has worked at WCU since 1985. Howke has been an active member in the Whitefish community and will be missed by everyone in Whitefish. The Big Fish wishes Steve the best in his future endeavors!

The Big Fish Pond

2007-06-14T16:35:00.000-06:00

The newest episode of Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! is now available On Demand. David tells great stories about "What To Do When the Set Catches Fire." Did you miss a past show? Find it On Demand. David also talks about the "Empowerment Through Performance Workshop" event sponsored in part by The Alpine Theatre Project. It's a three day theatrical/educational workshop for teens and young adults, culminating with a performance at the Big Sky Yoga Institute at Sweetwater Ranch called "Night at the Ranch" Saturday, June 16th. For more information, go to AlpineTheatreProject.org.

Kjersti Cote's Health Quest debuted this week. Learn little tips on simple healthy living for you and your family. Kjersti shares useful and practical information that is simple to apply to our everyday and often busy lives. Join Kjersti weekday mornings at 11:40 or visit the On Demand page at your convenience.

John Dunnigan had a special guest this week....John Dunnigan! John played his banjo live and shared a little history on the instrument along with other amusing stories and of course, music. This show is now available On Demand as are several other previous shows to choose from. This weekend John will be performing at Meadow Lake Resort in Columbia Falls Saturday Night, June 16th at the all new Puttskis. Join John for some great food and entertainment in a beautiful Montana setting.

WhitefishRadio.com has a team for the upcoming Relay for Life in Whitefish on June 22 and 23, at the Whitefish High School Track. If you would like to make a donation to the American Cancer Society by sponsoring our team, please give us a call at 406-862-5250, toll free at 877-469-5250, or send an email to comments@whitefishradio.com. Your support is greatly appreciated for this most worthwhile cause. Please plan on joining us at the track where Ross Strauser will be helping out with MC duties. Hope to see you there next weekend!

Have a great Father's Day Weekend!!!

The Big Fish Health Quest

2007-06-08T11:00:00.000-06:00

An all new, family oriented health program starts Monday on WhitefishRadio.com, with your host, Flathead Valley Health and Wellness Coach, Kjersti Cote. Kjersti will provide our audience with daily health tips for individuals and families. Listen in each weekday morning at 11:40, or catch it on-demand at your convenience. Please visit Kjersti's webpage for more information about this exciting new addition to our awesome line-up of specialty programs and music.

The Kalispell Center Mall is the place to be this Saturday. WhitefishRadio.com will be there for all the festivities. Our very own news man, Mike Hodges will be taste-testing as a judge during the Battle of the Broilers. Stop by our table at the Housing Fair, where Shane Dowalib y and Kirt Lindblad from the Big Fish will be available to talk about Montana's only all-internet radio station. Pick up one of our brand new Big Fish bumper stickers to show your support for the community radio station that supports our local musicians, artists, non-profits and area businesses. Both Mall events begin at 10 AM!

Have a great weekend!

WhitefishRadio.com Takes Flight!

2007-06-07T17:23:00.000-06:00

Thursday's John Dunnigan Show with special guest Jack Gladstone is now On Demand. And now some musical notes direct from John's computer:
"Here are a few gigs basically covering the Flathead Valley from one dusty road construction end to the other! As a kid I loved giant rock filled dump trucks..that of course was before I started paying for broken windshields and headlights...
But the widening of Highway 93 as painful as it is, is a GOOD THING. Big Thunder as I'm writing this. Don't forget to check out the Whitefishradio.com site. My guest this week is...Jack Gladstone! Getting Jack on the show is as likely as Paris Hilton becoming a pre-school teacher on a reservation in South Dakota! He has been a great friend of mine for years and a great artist! You can also listen to 5 different shows that we have done. My guest have included Doug Rommerim, Rob Quist, Jerry Clemens, Tim Togerson, The Bad Larry's, Paris Hilton, Jay Diapllo, David Walburn, Shauney Haveman, Sonny King, Jarrod Grubb (Baseball guy), Deidre Heaton, Paula Dunk, Wayne Murphy & Steve Sikniecht (?). Love you Steve but man what a last name! Anyway it's a BLAST! And I get to play with them all. A few guest that we have waiting in the wings are...Christian Johnson and all his "buddies," Jerry Fletcher, Marc Morvia, Jerry Springer...and many more that we are not allowed to mention at this time. Hope to see you around this week...Every Wednesday at The Frontier Roadhouse, across from Woody's country store at 6:30pm (755-0111). Every Thursday at the Great Northern in Beautiful Downtown Whitefish, MT at 9:30 (862-2816), Saturday, June 9th and 16th 6:30pm, I will be at Meadowlake Golf Resort in Columbia Falls. A great place to eat and enjoy some tunes (892-8700). Drive careful and watch for fallen rocks!"

On Friday morning, Ross Strauser Live visits with life-long Whitefish resident and Delta Pilot, Curt McIntyre about his maiden voyage on the new non-stop, Tuesday and Saturday flight from Kalispell, Montana to Atlanta, Georgia. We who live in this beautiful area have, at one time or another experienced the difficulties of flying out of the Flathead Valley. This is a great addition to our area flights.

The Kalispell Center Mall is the place to be this Saturday. WhiefishRadio.com will be there for all the festivities. Our very own news man, Mike Hodges will be taste-testing as a judge during the Battle of the Broilers. Stop by our table at the Housing Fair, where Shane Dowaliby and Kirt Lindblad from the Big Fish will be available to talk about Montana's only all-internet radio station. Pick up one of our brand new Big Fish bumper stickers to show your support for the community radio station that supports our local musicians, artists, non-profits and area businesses. Both Mall events begin at 10 AM!

Have a great weekend!

Big Fish Update

2007-06-06T11:31:00.000-06:00

On June 7th, the Big Fish will be broadcasting a very special John Dunnigan show, featuring the one-and-only Jack Gladstone. There's something for both kids and adults tomorrow. There will be live performances, as usual, followed by a reading of "Old Shep" story and a performance of Jack's song. Catch it tomorrow at 10 AM and any time after that On Demand!

If you're a fan of "Iron Chef" you won't want to miss the Battle of the Broilers. It's this Saturday from 11 AM until 4 PM at the Kalispell Center Mall. The Affordable Housing Fair is also going on at the Mall on Saturday, and WhitefishRadio.com will have a table with information about our station. Come check it out! Click here for more information.

This Week on the Big Fish

2007-06-05T16:39:00.000-06:00

On Thursday, John Dunnigan hosts special guest, Jack Gladstone. This well-known Singer/Songwriter/Lecturer/Storyteller performs live in the studio with John. Don't miss it, Thursday at 10 AM on WhitefishRadio.com!

June 5th's Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! starring veteran actor David Ackroyd is now available On Demand. David gives us a hilarious look at "What Went Wrong" to cause various movies and television series to fail before they ever got started. What is the one thing all these productions had in common? Okay, so most of the stories involve David, but it goes much deeper than that. Great stories from a man who has experienced it all.... David also chats about the The Alpine Theatre Project's upcoming summer season in Whitefish, Montana. Available 24/7 On Demand!

Although a few storms have clouded up the Flathead Valley, summer is almost here! Good luck to students with finals this week from all of us at the Big Fish!

Summer's Almost Here!

2007-06-04T11:21:00.000-06:00

Summer is almost here, seniors have graduated, and the weather is nice in Whitefish, Montana.

Tomorrow, David Ackroyd's Show is going to be called "What Went Wrong." During the show, David is going to share a few of the many stories about miscellaneous Hollywood Mishaps. Catch it tomorrow at 10 AM and On Demand after that.

The Alpine Theatre Project is holding an "Empowerment Through Performance Workshop" this month. It's a three day theatrical/educational workshop, culminating with a performance at the Big Sky Yoga Institute at Sweetwater Ranch called "Night at the Ranch." For more information, go to AlpineTheatreProject.org!

A local 11-year-old needs YOUR votes! Tanner Brock wants to go to Australia this summer to celebrate Bindi Irwin's 9th Birthday, and you can help him get there! Tanner (as well as many kids from around the world) made a video stating why he wants to attend the birthday party. Vote for Tanner here.

The Annual Cat/Dog Boxing Smoker takes place tonight at 7 PM at Memorial Fields in Whitefish. It is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Glacier Twins Baseball Team.

First Annual Fish Trails Criterium This Weekend!

2007-05-31T16:26:00.000-06:00

The First Annual Fish Trails Criterium will be held this Sunday, June 3rd in downtown Whitefish. Racers start from the Train Depot area at 10:30 AM. A few of us from WhitefishRadio.com will be there so come check out the action! For more information on this event, click here.

John Dunnigan's guest today was Shauney Haveman, and if you missed the live show at 10 AM you can catch it at your convenience On Demand!

Tomorrow is GRADUATION! Proceedings get underway at 1 PM at the WHS Gymnasium. Click here for more information!

John Dunnigan LIVE on Thursday

2007-05-30T18:01:00.000-06:00

It's time for another musical adventure on the John Dunnigan Show this Thursday at 10 AM. John's special guest this week is Shauney Haveman. Visit our on-demand page for previous guests on John's show. To contact John send emails to john@whitefishradio.com.

Listen to our live stream Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 6 PM; there is always something new happening. We play a unique blend of all local, Montana and independent artists that you won't hear anywhere else. It's a refreshing change from the same old stuff you hear everywhere else. If you would like to hear your original music played on our station, click here for more information on how to submit your songs.

David Ackroyd provided us with a spectacular first show on Tuesday. If you missed it, you'll want to catch it at your convenience on-demand. It's the all new Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! show featuring tall and some not so tall tales from Hollywood. Get the inside scoop and the real story about today's headliners in Hollywood, from the guy who's been there, done that. Hear weekly updates about the exciting summer season from the Alpine Theatre Project. Catch Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! every Tuesday at 10 AM on The Big Fish.

He's back! It's Father Pat's Restaurant Review coming next week. Father Pat will be dining at the North Bay Grill in Kalispell. It's Father Pat's first visit to this exciting new restaurant. Listen in to hear what he ate, how he liked it and what he recommends off the menu. Live and on-demand, it's Father Pat's Restaurant Review. Check out past reviews from fantastic area restaurants.

All this and so much more at WhitefishRadio.com!

New Shows on The Big Fish!

2007-05-29T16:46:00.000-06:00

David Ackroyd's first show, Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! is now available on-demand. Click here to go to David's page and hear all about how David got into show business...starting with his college days, and then on to Broadway, television, and feature films, all the way up to today with his latest and most ambitious endeavor, the Alpine Theater Project in Whitefish, Montana. How it all began for David will surprise you. A big Happy Birthday goes out to David as he turns a very young 67 on May 30th. If you have questions or comments for David, please send an email to david@whitefishradio.com. Don't forget to tune in next Tuesday at 10:00 AM for another intriguing episode of Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! Oh the stories.....you won't want to miss it!

Jack Hanna is back to answer more questions about his wild life and animal adventures from around the world. Find out Where In The World is Jack Hanna? this Wednesday during the ten o'clock hour. Just a few weeks ago, the L.A. Zoo in California was very close to the Griffith Park fires, and Jack answers a question from one of our listeners about what happens to all the animals in a zoo when it is threatened by fire. If you have a question for Jack, please send your email to comments@whitefishradio.com. Remember, Jack is available on-demand, if you can't tune in live.

The Big Fish has taken the Body Challenge. This is a 30 day nutritional program from Isagenix that four members from WhitefishRadio.com have taken to get in shape for summer, and to stay fit for life. The results have been amazing and the Big Fish team is happier and healthier than ever. Next Monday, listen from 10 AM - Noon for all the final results including weigh-ins and measurements! This has been an exciting month of educating ourselves on a more healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition and we want to share it with you, our audience. Stay tuned for exciting news about our all new Health Quest show with your host Kjersti Cote.

Big Things Happening on The Big Fish!

2007-05-23T16:59:00.000-06:00

The John Dunnigan Show is live, local, and having fun with special guest Jerry Clemens, this Thursday at 10:00 AM on WhitefishRadio.com. Looking ahead to next week, John's guest will be Shawnee Haveman. John is always available 24/7 on-demand if you can't join the show live.

Whitefish High School students showcase their movie-making talents this Thursday, May 24th, 7:00 PM, at the O'Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish. Several student projects will be shown on various subjects, includng soccer and skiing. WhitefishRadio.com's very own Shane Dowaliby took part in producing two of the entries. This is a great opportunity to see the creativity of our youth in our community. Tickets are $2.00 each and all proceeds go to the WHS Literary Arts Class. Bring a friend and join the fun!

Coming next Tuesday, May 29th, at 10:00AM, the long anticipated debut of Lights! Camera! Ackroyd! with your host, the one.. the only... Actor Extrodinare, David Ackroyd! You won't want to miss this. David will be sharing stories about his 40+ years in the entertainment world, both locally and around the globe. Find out about the latest Alpine Theatre Project productions, and many other fascinating tid-bits involving the sometimes funny and sometimes very bizarre world of show biz! As always at WhitefishRadio.com, if you miss it live, it will be available on-demand 24/7.

Tell all your friends to check out the fun, unique, local programming at WhitefishRadio.com.

All of us at The Big Fish wish each of you a safe, eventful, and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

The New Voices of WhitefishRadio.com

2007-05-18T16:44:00.000-06:00

Today's blog is dedicated to learning a bit more about some of the artists featured on The Big Fish!

Tim Torgerson was born and raised in Whitefish, and lived in Las Vegas for a while before moving back home in 2005. When describing his performance style, he says "I kind of have a thing for handmade acoustics and I love to play electric guitars too." His repertoire consists of original songs and instrumentals and also twisted arrangements of classic and current cover songs. Tim enjoys using alternate tunings, standard and custom-designed capos, and electronic gear to get his one of a kind sound. Check out his website here.

The Mission Mountain Woodband has been a Montana favorite since its inception. The Band first came to national prominence in the 70s, touring nonstop and playing over 250 dates a year. Although the band isn't together anymore, they are still on best seller lists of record stores around the state. They seem to attract more fans during each reunion show. During the Reunion Tour in the Summer of 1992 they played for over twenty thousand people in Polson, Missoula and Helena. They also had a reunion concert in Libby in 2003. Check out their website here.

Kyle Archer began recording his first CD at the age of 17 at the Hit Factory in New York City. After graduating high school, Kyle enrolled at Chapman University in California, where he appears in class films, radio shows, school benefits and theater productions. Kyle is continuing performances around the Los Angeles Area, and is currently writing material for his next CD. See his website here.

These are just a few of the many local, Montana, and independent artists heard on WhitefishRadio.com!

In other news, the newest John Dunnigan show with guest Sonny King is now available On Demand...Check it out here! New shows are coming soon to The Big Fish, including David Ackroyd's Lights, Camera, Ackroyd! and Kjersti Cote's Health Quest. Check back often for more updates.

WhitefishRadio.com Is Now Streaming Live ~ 9 AM -6 PM!

2007-05-16T15:55:00.000-06:00

All new programming is now available on WhitefishRadio.com; streaming live, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM MST. Check out our unique blend of music heard nowhere else, featuring local, Montana, and independent artists.

The John Dunnigan Show is live this Thursday at 10 AM with special guest Sonny King of the Blue Moon Band. Past shows are now available On Demand. If you can't catch John's show live at 10 AM, don't worry, because it, too, will be available On Demand.

Are you a musician who'd like to get your music played on WhitefishRadio.com? Click here to see how to submit your recordings.

Stay tuned for all new programs coming soon!

Death By Chocolate IV

2007-05-04T17:01:00.000-06:00

On Saturday, May 5th, the Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell presents Death By Chocolate VI. Ross Strauser, owner of the Big Fish, is your Master of Ceremonies for the evening. From the official website:

After five successfull years, Leadership Flathead proudly presents the Sixth Annual Murder Mystery at the Mansion, Death By Chocolate VI, a fun interactive mystery the evening of Saturday, May 5, 2007. A devious cast of characters, hidden clues, fabulous food and drink - not to mention the Chocolate Fountain! - await guests as they try to solve the mystery that haunts every room. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, desserts, chocolate, and prizes as you unravel the mystery.
For More Information, click here.

What's New on WhitefishRadio.com?

2007-05-02T22:04:00.000-06:00

There are many new features available on WhitefishRadio.com! New audio is being added daily to our On-Demand feature. Listen to Mac Bledsoe's Parenting with Dignity 7 part series on pro-active parenting, or the newest John Dunnigan Show featuring Tim Torgerson.

Do you think your mom is the "Mother of All Mothers?" Email us and tell us why! We'll chose the best Mom story on Friday, May 11th, and our special Mom will receive gifts from Montana Tom's chocolates, Hooper's Garden Center and Mother's Day Brunch for two @ the Whitefish Lake Restaurant! All courtesy of The Big Fish! Visit the homepage for more information!

Student Reporter Emma Dowaliby continues to call in from the road on the 8th Grade History Trip. Go to the kids & family page to check it out.

And don't forget local news and weather, available on-demand at WhitefishRadio.com!

Join Whitefish 8th Graders on the History Trip!

2007-04-30T17:42:00.000-06:00

Local reporter Emma Dowaliby will be checking in at the Big Fish with daily updates from around Montana. The Eighth Grade History Trip is a tradition at Central School, and involves a four day trip around Montana with stops at many historical sites. Click here for more information about the trip, and be sure to check out WhitefishRadio.com from May 1 - May 4 for updates!

The Newest John Dunnigan Show is now available...ON DEMAND!

2007-04-27T16:45:00.000-06:00

Rob Quist was John's guest on the most recent John Dunnigan show. You can listen to it on WhitefishRadio.com's brand new On Demand feature. Click here to access all of the On Demand programming, and click here to hear what Rob had to say about the brand new Big Fish!

Stay tuned for an all new live stream on the WhitefishRadio.com!

Big News on the Big Fish

2007-04-23T09:17:00.000-06:00

Big news is coming to WhitefishRadio.com! Click here for details about our all-new live stream, coming soon! We will be playing all local, Montana and independent artists, including John Dunnigan, The Mission Mountain Wood Band, Rob Quist, David Walburn, Tim Torgerson, and The Bad Larry's, just to name a few. Our exciting new On-Demand programming means you can listen to your favorite shows anytime! Choose from the John Dunnigan Show, P arenting with Dignity featuring Mac Bledsoe, Where in the World is Jack Hanna? , Father Pat's Restaur ant Review, and an all new entertainment show hosted by actor David Ackroyd debuting soon. The Big Fish will be your source for news and weather when you want it; on-demand. Exciting changes are happening now on The Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.co m.

Important Announcement on Tomorrow's John Dunnigan Show

2007-04-18T16:18:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com there will be an important announcement regarding some exciting changes you'll see and hear at the Big Fish in the coming weeks. John will also be doing his usual show, complete with local musicians and local entertainment news. Catch the Big Fish, tomorrow at 10 AM on WhitefishRadio.com.

"Whitefish Seeks Public Comments on Statue Project"

2007-04-17T16:18:00.000-06:00

The city of Whitefish is asking for public comments about the new centennial bronze sculpture to be constructed. Designs are on display at City Hall, and residents are encouraged to fill out a "comment form" by April 27th. For more information, check today's Daily Inter Lake.

The Newest Edition of "Shane's Spotlight"

2007-04-16T17:07:00.000-06:00

Shane has posted a new Spotlight article, featuring Brett Dennen. Check it out here.

Tomorrow's John Dunnigan Show

2007-04-11T16:53:00.001-06:00

Tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com John Dunnigan won't have any special guests, but don't worry, he'll be performing LIVE in the studio. Don't miss it!

Spring sports are underway! The tennis team is taking on Bigfork tomorrow, in Whitefish at 3:00 PM. The softball team is also at home, they're playing Columbia Falls at 3:30. Get out there and support your local Whitefish High School athletes! For complete sports schedules click here.

"State of the School District" Address

2007-04-10T17:54:00.000-06:00

The Whitefish PTA invites you to hear how state funding cutbacks to Education will affect our school district next year. It will be presented by Whitefish School District Superintendent Jerry House. The PTA would like to invite everybody to learn how we can support our schools' efforts to continue to provide our children with an outstanding education in a safe and positive environment. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. The address will take place this Thursday, April 12th at 7 PM at the Middle School Multipurpose Room. For more information call the district office at (406) 862-8640.

Spring Break is Over...

2007-04-10T11:00:00.000-06:00

We hope everyone had a fun, safe spring break. We sure did. We'll be back to regular programming this week, that means John Dunnigan on Thursday and Jack Hanna on Friday.

There's a lot of sports going on this week, click here to see the schedule. Get out there and support your local Whitefish High School athletes!

Whitefish Montana has Internet again!

2007-03-29T17:02:00.000-06:00

Many of Whitefish's residents were without power yesterday due to some cable malfunctions. It's back now!

Tomorrow, Jack Hanna checks in once again answering the question on everybody's mind: Where in the World is Jack Hanna? He will be answering questions submitted by local listeners.

Spring Break for Whitefish is coming very quickly! Everyone at WhitefishRadio.com would like to wish you guys a fun, safe Spring Break! When you're sunbating in Mexico or Hawaii, grab a laptop and stream WhitefishRadio.com, your worldwide connection to your hometown!

Check Out Shane's Spotlight!

2007-03-27T17:23:00.000-06:00

Shane Dowaliby has started giving music recommendations, and you can view them here.

The Shane Dowaliby show is on every weeknight from 6-11 PM on WhitefishRadio.com, the Big Fish!

Jungle Jack and Spring Sports

2007-03-26T16:47:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com Jack Hanna will be checking in with Ross and Janet to answer the question on everybody's mind: Where in the World is Jack Hanna? He'll be previewing Friday's show.

Spring Sports have officially gotten underway at Whitefish High School! Tennis, Track and Softball programs all have matchups this week. Check here for a schedule, and get out there and support the Bulldogs in their quest for the All-Sports Trophy!

Jazz Up Your Weekend in The Flathead Valley, Montana USA

2007-03-23T10:43:00.000-06:00

Thomas Marriot, Larry Holloway, Matt Jorgenson, and Tony Foster take the Flathead Valley by storm with four evenings of irrepressible Jazz, sponsored by Simpson Subaru.

TODAY Thomas Marriott, the "young lion of jazz trumpet players," Larry Holloway, Matt Jorgenson, and Tony Foster, join Whitefish High School's Band Director, Mark McCrady at 4:00 pm in the High School's band room for a free trumpet clinic open to the public.

THIS WEEKEND catch one of the Jazz concerts March 23rd at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course (8-11 pm), March 24th at Red's Wines and Blues (8-11 pm), and March 25th at the Bigfork Inn (6-9 pm).

Thursday's John Dunnigan Show

2007-03-21T16:24:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow, John Dunnigan will be joined by local musician and business owner Doug Rommereim. John and Doug will be playing music and discussing anything! The John Dunnigan show airs every Thursday at 10 AM on WhitefishRadio.com!

Tomorrow is the annual Mully Night fundraiser! All proceeds go toward Muldown Elementary School. They set up several carnival style games, and they're starting at 5:30 PM at Muldown!

Also, don't forget about the Bulldog Booster Auction! It's this Friday at the Grouse Mountain Lodge. Click here for more information!

March 21 on WhitefishRadio.com!

2007-03-20T16:47:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow, Father Pat will be serving up another Restraunt Review! John's Angels Catering is creating a 5 Course meal tonight, and Father Pat will be on tomorrow at 10:40 AM with his review! All of Father Pat's Reviews can be found here.

Also, Matt Jorgenson will be speaking with Ross and Janet to discuss the upcoming Four Evenings of Irrepressible Jazz. More information can be found here.

All this and more, on WhitefishRadio.com!

Tuesday on The Big Fish!

2007-03-19T21:58:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow, Jack Hanna will be checking in with Ross and Janet, previewing this week's Where in the World is Jack Hanna? and Jack's Furry Friends!

There is a lot going on in Whitefish this weekend. One of Muldown's biggest fundraisers, its annual "Mully Night," is taking place this Thursday. The Bulldog Booster Auction is going taking place on Friday, click here for more information. And the "Four Evenings of Irrepressible Jazz" is also going on. Check out this blog for info!

All this and more, this week on WhitefishRadio.com!

TGIF on the Big Fish!

2007-03-15T16:41:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com Jack Hanna will be giving us the weekly scoop on Where in the World is Jack Hanna? You'll never guess what happened to jack at the Rose Parade!

Newsman Mike Hodges will be at Big Mountain tomorrow doing LIVE interviews of players involved with the Whitefish Winter Classic. Listen for that between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Doug Betters will be on again tomorrow, this time discussing the auction fundraiser for the Winter Classic.

For all Winter Classic Events, click here.

All this and more, Friday on the Big Fish!

The John Dunnigan Show for March 15

2007-03-14T16:12:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow John will be joined by Thomas Marriott. Thomas is the "young lion of jazz trumpet players." They will be discussing the upcoming "Four Evenings of Irrepressible Jazz" presented by Simpson Subaru, and also the free trumpet clinic Marriott will be holding on March 23rd. The Jazz concerts will be on March 22nd at the Frontier Road House, March 23rd at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course, March 24th at Red's Wines and Blues, and March 25th at the Bigfork Inn. The clinic will be held at Whitefish High School at 4 PM on the 23rd. Listen tomorrow at 10 AM for all the details!

Also, Doug Betters will be back to discuss the upcoming Winter Classic. Tomorrow he'll be talking about all the celebrities scheduled to come, as well as the upcoming events for the weekend.

Wednesday on WhitefishRadio.com

2007-03-13T17:16:00.001-06:00

Tomorrow Ross and Janet will be joined by Doug Betters, former Miami Dolphins football star, to discuss the upcoming Whitefish Winter Classic. The Whitefish Winter Classic is an annual charity event that raises money to provide financial assistance for local Flathead Valley families whose children are in need of medical care elsewhere outside northwest Montana. Activities get underway on Thursday and continue throughout the weekend. Visit the Winter Classic website for more information.

Also, tomorrow morning Jack Hanna will be phoning in, treating us with a preview of this week's installment of Where in the World is Jack Hanna? and Jack Hanna's Furry Friends. Don't Miss It!

Catch all this, and more, on the Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.com

Happy Friday

2007-03-09T17:10:00.000-07:00

It's almost the weekend in Whitefish, Montana.

The Whitefish Bulldogs made a valiant run at state but unfortunately lost to Butte Central 48-41 today in loser-out action. Congratulations to the Dawgs on a successful season and to Julio Delgado on a successful career.

The Battle of the Bands is being held tomorrow at 7 o'clock at the Whitefish Armory. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be picked up at the Red Caboose or Lilac Lizard in Whitefish. It is sure to be a fun-filled evening complete with door prizes.

Check out Mac Bledsoe's blog about the Big Fish! Mac is a the Author and Founder of the Parenting With Dignity video curriculum and books.

Check back next week for information about the upcoming Whitefish Winter Classic to be held next weekend.

Tune in to WhitefishRadio.com, your HOMETOWN radio station.

John Dunnigan, Encore!

2007-03-08T21:30:00.000-07:00

An addition to Friday's on-air line up on The Big Fish, will be an encore presentation of John Dunnigan's Thursday Show from 1 to 3 p.m. MST. The first hour is a combination of recorded music from John's first 3 CD's with songs from Rob Quist and David Walburn, just to name a few. Hour two is a rare in studio concert featuring music from John's new untitled album and some old favorites. If you missed it Thursday, or wish you could hear it again, this is your chance to catch it on WhitefishRadio.com!

Per YOUR Requests: The Real Estate Song

2007-03-08T15:59:00.000-07:00

John Dunnigan debuted The Real Estate Song today on his show, and it has already been requested by multiple people. You can listen to the track here. The song will be featured on his upcoming untitled album due out in May. The John Dunnigan Show airs every Thursday at 10 AM on WhitefishRadio.com.

Tomorrow Jungle Jack Hanna will be chatting with Ross and Janet, giving us his first installment of "Jack's Furry Friends." Interested in adopting a pet? Visit Jungle Jack's Page for more information and be sure to listen tomorrow during the 10 AM hour on The Big Fish.

WhitefishRadio.com Blog for March 7

2007-03-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Ross and Janet spoke with WHS Varsity Band Director Mike McCrady today. They were discussing the upcoming Battle of the Bands Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, March 10th at 7 PM at the Whitefish Armory. Tickets are $5 in advance and can be picked up at Whitefish High School or the Red Caboose in downtown Whitefish. You can also get tickets for $7 at the door. The interview can be heard here.

Tomorrow, John Dunnigan has a very special guest...himself! Catch the show tomorrow at 10 AM! John will be playing an assortment of intstruments, don't miss it!

Battle of the Bands and Basketball Tournaments!

2007-03-06T16:38:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow WHS Band Director Mike McCrady will be talking with Ross and Janet about the upcoming Battle of the Bands! The WHS band fundraiser will be taking place from 7-11 PM this Saturday at the Whitefish Armory. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Tune in tomorrow morning for more information!

WhitefishRadio.com will be your source for updates from the State A Basketball Tournament! The Bulldogs leave tomorrow and will be taking on Hardin at 2:30 PM on Thursday. Julius Macker of the Whitefish Free Press will be checking in periodically throughout the game with scores and updates.
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Listen during the entire Tournament (Thursday through Saturday) to WhitefishRadio.com for up to the minute reports from the State A Basketball Tournament! Good luck Bulldogs!

Delgado's Final Road Trip

2007-03-05T16:20:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, on the Big Fish, Whitefish Boys Basketball Coach Julio Delgado will be discussing the upcoming State A Tournament, which gets underway on Thursday in Belgrade. Delgado has won over 300 games in his twenty year career, and announced his retirement in December. He coached the Bulldogs in his last home game at the Divisional Tournament last weekend.

Debbie Oftedahl will be on with Ross and Janet talking about special discounts off of season rates on the Lone Pine Escape. Check out the website for more information.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

2007-03-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

Today, Ross Strauser, Mike Hodges, Janet McIntyre and Shane Dowaliby from WhitefishRadio.com visited Muldown 3rd graders to read Dr. Seuss books in celebration of his 103rd birthday.

Ross and Janet checked in with Jack Hanna this morning. Where in the World is Jack Hanna? Find out! Click here to check out Jungle Jack's new page on the Big Fish Website.

Ross and Janet also spoke with Mac Bledsoe today. Mac is the founder of the Parenting With Dignity program, and is also the father of NFL Quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Mac discussed aspects of his program, which are outlined on his website and blog. Mac will continue to outline his program every weekday at 10:40 AM.

Tomorrow on the Big Fish

2007-02-27T17:05:00.000-07:00

Jori Bullemer, director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Flathead County, will talk with Ross and Janet tomorrow on the Big Fish. BBBS is hosting their 29th annual banquet on March 3rd at the Red Lion in Kalispell. Festivities get under way at 6 PM, and it is a pirate theme! Ross Strauser will be emceeing the event, and it will feature the famous bicycle races! Listen to WhitefishRadio.com tomorrow at 10 AM for more information.

Bulldog Basketball: Divisional Champs!

2007-02-26T16:57:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Whitefish Bulldog Varsity Basketball Team! The 3rd Ranked Bulldogs stormed into the Divisonal Tournament and came out victorious. They beat the Libby Loggers in the Championship game on Saturday. The Bulldogs will be traveling to Belgrade next week for the State Tournament. Good Luck Dogs!

Listen to the Big Fish this week for updates on the Special Olympics. Refer to last Friday's blog for more information.

Jack Hanna will be checking in with Ross and Janet tomorrow on the Big Fish, and will be letting listeners know what to expect for his Friday show.

All this and more...on WhitefishRadio.com!

Athletes prepare for the Special Olympics

2007-02-23T16:49:00.000-07:00

Listen next week on the Big Fish for updates from the 12th annual Special Olympics Winter Games on Big Mountain. More than 250 athletes and 110 coaches from 25 teams will gather to compete in three different sports between March 4 and March 6.

Where in the World was Jack Hanna? Jack gave many clues throughout the show, all leading to one place: The Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio. Listen to every Friday to answer the question on everybody's mind...Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

All this and more, on The Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.com

Tomorrow on the Big Fish

2007-02-22T17:46:00.000-07:00

What's going on tomorrow on WhitefishRadio.com?

Barring any unseen wave attacks, Jack Hanna will be phoning in tomorrow morning to answer the question on everyone's mind: Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

Walt Chauner will be giving us the weekly update on the Big Mountain Show tomorrow at 1 PM.

Also, the Big Fish would like to wish good luck to the Whitefish Bulldog Basketball Team at Divisionals this week! Go Dogs!

Check all of this out and more, tomorrow on the Big Fish!

Baseball Camp in Whitefish, Montana

2007-02-21T16:36:00.000-07:00

Musician. Songwriter. Entertainer. Funny man. Pancake maker. Lawn mower. John Dunnigan is all of these and more - including a baseball fan. John has been a baseball coach for many years, and baseball season is right around the corner. Tomorrow John will be joined on the Big Fish by Josh Fields and Jarod Grubb. Josh Fields is a player for the Chicago White Sox, and Jarod Grubb is the head coach for the Glacier Twins AA team, and also an associate scout for the Boston Red Sox. They will be discussing the upcoming Baseball Camp in Kalispell, Montana. It will be held at the Kalispell Athletic Club Tennis Bubble in Kalispell, Montana. The camp will focus on hitting, pitching, and fielding instruction.

Ages 10 - 12
Registration Time: Saturday, February 24th @ 9 AM
Camp Time: Saturday, February 24th from 9:30 to 12:30
Sunday, February 25th from 9:30 to 12:30
Cost: $50/player

Ages 13-15+
Registration Time: Saturday, February 24th @ 12:30
Camp Time: Saturday, February 24th from 1 to 4 PM
Sunday, February 25th from 4 to 7 PM
Cost: $50/player

Call Jarod @ (406) 249-2703 to reserve a spot, space is limited.

Tomorrow's John Dunnigan show will be getting everyone in the baseball mood! Listen tomorrow and every Thursday at 10 AM for the John Dunnigan show...Live, Local, and Havin' Fun!

Also, check out today's Where in the World is Jack Hanna? It can be heard here (Please be patient as it loads)

A Special Edition of Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

2007-02-20T16:44:00.000-07:00

Due to some cell phone complications, Jack Hanna was not able to phone in on Friday to update his status. (See the story here) Jack will be on the air TWICE this week, on Wednesday morning and then also on the regularly scheduled Friday show.

In Whitefish news, the Whitefish City Council Planning Board has approved a revised development plan for the Big Mountain Village. Walt Chauner will be discussing the approval and what it means for the future of Big Mountain on the Big Mountain show. The show airs this Friday and every Friday at 1 PM on the Big Fish, WhitefishRadio.com.

So....Where was Jungle Jack on Friday?

2007-02-16T18:39:00.000-07:00

What happened to Jungle Jack Hanna Friday on The Big Fish? Jack had a date with the Atlantic Ocean for a photo shoot when his cell phone was kidnapped by an incoming wave. We are glad to report that no one was injured when the hostile wave attacked; although we understand the cell phone has been swept away to an undisclosed location. We are planning to catch up with Jack early in the week to hear the entire story during a special edition of "Where in the World is Jack Hanna?" So, check back often for all the details and remember to log on to WhitefishRadio.com 24/7 for great music and entertainment.

School is out for President's Day in Whitefish, Montana and the surrounding areas. Have a safe and happy 3 day weekend for all who have the extra day off.

Jungle Jack is Back on The Big Fish

2007-02-15T17:18:00.000-07:00

Where in the World is Jack Hanna? Find out Friday morning on www.WhitefishRadio.com during the Ross and Janet show starting at 10:00 am (MST). Do you have a question you'd like to ask Jack? Send it to comments@whitefishradio.com by 9:00 am (MST) on Friday, and you could hear the answer to your question. Jack is back to share more tales from the jungle and other really wild places he has visited. Don't miss Jungle Jack this Friday morining on The Big Fish.

Catch The Big Mountain Show with Walt Chauner Friday afternoon from 1 to 3 on The Big Fish. Hear interesting interviews, terrific ski tips, and fantastic fun from atop Big Mountain in beautiful W hitefish, Montana, USA.

Thursday in Whitefish, Montana

2007-02-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

On Thursday John Dunnigan will be joined in the studio at 10 o'clock by Jay DiPaola. Jay is a local musician and artist, and also the host of Tuesday Night Open Microphone Night at the Great Northern in downtown Whitefish. John will be giving the local entertainment update, talk about who's playing and where, and John and Jay will be performing live in the studio. The John Dunnigan show airs from 10-Noon every Thursday on WhitefishRadio.com.

In Whitefish High School News...

The 2007 Girls State A Divisonal Basketball Tournament will be held on February 15 - 17 in Eureka, Montana. Good luck to the lady Dogs!

The PTA is planning their 1st annual Golf tournament and they need help! The tournament does not yet have a name, so the PTA is taking suggestions from all students. A suggestion box is located at the front office and the PTA would like any WHS student to drop off suggestions for a tournament name. Boxes will be picked up on Feb 16th.

Calling All Hockey Fans! The Glacier Avalanche will be playing Cranbrook at home on Friday night at 9 PM. Admission is free! Get out there and support your local athletes!

This Week on WhitefishRadio.com

2007-02-13T17:05:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! Ross and Janet will be discussing inexpensive ways to celebrate the event with your special someone. The Ross and Janet show airs weekdays on the Big Fish starting at 10 AM.

We Have Power!

2007-02-12T17:28:00.000-07:00

Montana's Flathead Valley has power again! A power pole caught fire at about 5:45 PM Sunday in Columbia Falls, affecting our hometown of Whitefish. The outage affected about 2,000 homes and businesses.

The 2007 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Dinner and Auction Fundraiser was held on Saturday night, raising over $100,000 - that is the most of any other Elk Foundation in the United States. Ross Strauser, owner of the Big Fish, was the MC for the event, held at the Outlaw Inn Grand Ballroom in Kalisell, Montana.

Tomorrow Carol Blake and Carla Herrmann will be in the studio with Ross Strauser representing North Valley Hospital. The hospital has been under construction for the past several months and will be opening very soon.

Two-Headed Turtle Talk on The Big Fish

2007-02-09T11:32:00.000-07:00

Did you see the "cute" to some, "gross" to others, two-headed turtle Thrusday night with Jungle Jack Hanna on the Late Show with David Letterman? If you missed it, or want to see this amazing creature again, check it out here. On Friday morning, Jack talked with Ross Strauser, WhitefishRadio.com , about his appearance on Letterman's Show, and also answered the question "Where in the World is Jack Hanna?" So, where is Jack? To find out, listen to the entire interview right here (please be patient for the audio to download). Check back often to catch the next interview with Jack on The Big Fish.

Interested in learning more About Jack? Visit his website www.jackhanna.com, to discover how his television appearances all began with David Letterman.

Do you think the turtle is cute or gross?

Ski Races and Hospital Openings

2007-02-08T16:33:00.000-07:00

Like seeing skiers travel at 75 mph and launch as far as 100 feet? Check out the 59th Annual Doug & Rollie Smith Memorial Downhill races on the Big Mountain in Whitefish, Montana. This race - the longest, continually held downhill race in the country - is known as one of the most challenging downhill courses in North America. It is going on through next Thursday.

Tomorrow Carol Blake and Carla Herrmann will be in the studio at 10:30 AM representing North Valley Hospital. The hospital has been under construction for the past several months and will be opening very soon.

Where in the World is Jack Hanna?

2007-02-07T16:40:00.000-07:00

Catch

Jungle Jack Hanna

this Friday morning during Ross Strauser's Show at 11:20, on WhitefishRadio.com. Jack will be checking in to talk about his new show expected to air this fall, upcoming appearances , where he has visited, where he is going, and other entertaining stories from the animal kingdom. Jack is well known and greatly appreciated in Western Montana for all his fundraising efforts for the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Continues...

2007-02-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

"MOVIE STARS ON ICE"

February 10th, 7pm at Stumptown Ice Den - Ice Skating Extravaganza "Movie Stars on Ice" , starring national champion Nick LaRoche, and local Whitefish Figure Skating Club ice skaters of all ages. Tickets available at Imagination Station in Whitefish and Kalispell.

"VALENTINE'S DAY KIDZ PARTY"

The Stumptown Art Studio is hosting a Valentine's Day Kidz Party for all kids ages 7 to 13. Have fun mkaing valentines and other artsy projects while eating lots of candy and goodies. Parents need to call ahead to reserve a spot, and a $15 pre-payment is required. Check out stumptownartstudio.org for more information!

Catch John Dunnigan on Thursday at 10 AM, he will be joined by Tim Torgerson, native Whitefish singer/songwriter.

Walt Chauner will be broadcasting the Big Mountain Show on Friday at 1 PM, on the Big Fish.

The Big Fish at the Penguin Plunge

2007-02-05T17:34:00.000-07:00

Special Thanks to Curt McIntyre, Todd Hammer, and Dana Jefferies for representing WhitefishRadio.com at the Annual Penguin Plunge. The Plunge is one of the Special Olympics's Largest Fundraisers. The Big Fish was all over Whitefish this weekend during the Winter Carnival. Park Side Federal Credit Union sponsored the remote from their bank, and we even put a float in the parade! The Carnival was very successful, and Whitefish Radio hopes to be an even bigger part of it next year! Stay tuned for updates at the Big Fish, your hometown radio station!

Thursday at The Big Fish

2007-01-31T16:15:00.000-07:00

A lot is happening on February 1st at the Big Fish!

Local musician John Dunningan's show, A View From Here, will start at 10 AM tomorrow morning. John will start off by interviewing Alpha Course leader Jeff Teeples. The Alpha Course is a ten week program that answers any and all questions one may have about Christianity. Then, at 10:30, John will be talking with Bad Larry's Band members Scott Moore and Jay Aken.

Shane Dowaliby will also have some guests during his show to talk about the 2007 Yeti Snowskate Jam. The Jam will take place on February 3rd in downtown Whitefish. That interview will start around 7 PM. Check out yetisnowskatejam.com for more information.