99.7 The River - On Air

09/05/2026

We had the chance to speak with the executive director of the Campbell River Museum Sandra Parrish about their Steam Donkey demonstration, what it means to the history of Campbell River and how you and you family can see this machine for an up close demonstration this Monday from 1-4 p.m. at the museum! -AJ

09/04/2026

IS THERE A JOB YOU THINK YOU'D BE REALLY GOOD AT??? I've always thought I'd be a good actor. What about you? Comment below or give me a call at 250-287-4444 powered by FIDO. -AJ

09/04/2026

If you staying in town for the long weekend, you can check this out on Monday! 😃
~Rickie

Powered by steam. Restored by community. The whistle is almost ready to blow on the 1916 Empower Steam Donkey.

Join us on Labour Day as we fire up the Steam Donkey for another demonstration—this time on its brand-new handcrafted yellow cedar sled. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of early logging while enjoying vintage films, kids' activities, pie, Donkey Boiler coffee and free admission.

📅 September 7
🕐 1–4 pm

09/04/2026

As we get ready to celebrate Labour Day... I wanna know...
~Rickie

09/03/2026

DO YOU WANT AN EARLY START TO THE LONG WEEKEND? COMMENT BELOW AND WE'LL GET YOU STARTED!! We're gonna celebrate the TRUE meaning of "Labour Day" and get you the day off tomorrow. I will personally call your boss on the air and convince them to let you take an extra day and get a 4 day long weekend. -AJ

09/03/2026

🚨🚨WIN SARATOGA SPEEDWAY TICKETS FOR THIS SATURDAY🚨🚨

We're running 2 more games of "Rev it Up" at 3:40 and 5:20 later this afternoon. When you hear the cues to call, give us a ring at 250-287-4444 and give us your BEST impression of a CAR REVVING IT'S ENGINE🏎️🏎️and you'll immediately Win a FAMILY 4 PACK OF TICKETS to Saratoga Speedway for THIS SATURDAY!! Saratoga's gonna be holding their "Shockwave Marine Suspension Seating" event, featuring races with Stock Cars, iMod Modifieds and their late model main event. -AJ

WIN TICKETS TO Saratoga Speedway!!!

Every Thursday, listen to the River Afternoon Drive with AJ at 3:20 and 5:20 to sprint your way to the racetrack with Rev It Up!

When you hear the sound of the revving engine, be the first to call 250-287-4444 and give us your absolute meanest car engine impression! Don’t hold back!

Instantly win a family four pack of tickets to Saratoga Speedway and experience all the heart-pounding action live!

'Rev It Up' with Saratoga Speedway and 99-7 The River! -AJ

09/03/2026

ICYMI... Shelagh Germyn from Campbell River Women For Women joined the Morning Catch to talk about the upcoming Trail Mix Challenge Fundraiser! 🙂 You'll find the link to the event page in the comments!
~Rickie

09/03/2026

**CONTEST CLOSED** Congrats to our winner: PAM JOHNSTONE! 🎉 Thanks to everyone who entered!

🚨BEAT THE BOX OFFICE! 🚨 TEXT TO WIN! 🚨
You can win a pair of tickets to see rising rock/ blues star, Garret T. Willie, at the Tidemark Theatre on Friday, November 27th! 🤩 Just TEXT the keywords "BILL'S CAFE"... along with your FULL NAME to 250-287-4444. I'll announce a winner before the tickets go on sale at 10 this morning! 😃
~Rickie

🎸JUST ANNOUNCED!🎸

Garret T. Willie and the James Vickers Band hit the Tidemark stage on November 27, 2026!

If Garret T. Willie isn’t on your radar yet, he should be. At just 26, the Alert Bay singer and guitarist is quickly making a name for himself with his powerhouse voice, explosive guitar playing and a live show that’s taken him onto stages with John Fogerty, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

Opening the show is Nanaimo’s James Vickers Band, with their fresh, guitar-driven take on the blues.

🎟️ Tidemark Members get first access Wednesday, September 2 at 10 AM
🎟️ Public on sale Thursday, September 3 at 10 AM.

Tickets are available via tidemarktheatre.com or through the Tidemark Theatre Box Office: 250.287.PINK.

Thank you to our show sponsors: BC Live Performance Network, BC Arts Council, Province of BC, City of Campbell River - Local Government, 99.7 The River - On Air & Coast Discovery Hotel Campbell River.