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

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.

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

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

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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

"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

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

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"

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

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.