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or in person at 308a Hall Street

Kootenay Co-op Radio has grown from a handful of keen volunteers who met first in December, 1996, to a Cooperative incorporated in 1998, to a fully-licensed on-air community radio station in 2000, to a vibrant community resource with over 1500 members, 130 active volunteers, and a growing listener base.

On November 6, 2000, we began fulltime broadcasting at a power of 70 watts, with our antenna delicately placed on the roof of Kootenay Lake District Hospital. Our office and studios are located at #308a Hall St in Nelson, which we purchased in March 2006, and moved into in January 2007. Our signal is streamed live over the internet at kootenaycoopradio.com.

In November of 2004, KCR began broadcasting to the Kootenay Lake area at a new frequency, 96.5 fm, which reaches Kaslo, Crawford Bay, Queen’s Bay, Balfour, Riondel, and all points in between. In October of 2008 KCR began broadcasting in New Denver at 107.5 fm, which will serve the area from Hills to Silverton. 

We are continuing to explore signal expansion options for the lower Slocan Valley.

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Featured Show

Stuff Like That

Wednesday at 4 pm

Jazz- based music that ranges from classic to modern jazz as well as some funk and latin in the mix (Click here for More)

News & Announcements

2010 Winter Program Schedule

CJLY Proudly Presents the 2010 Winter Program Schedule (January 2 to April 25 ).  Featuring 84 radio shows: 73 local shows produced in the studios of Kootenay Cooperative Radio. To view the complete Winter Season Program Schedule, click the following link: http://www.cjly.org/index.php?/schedule/ Celebrating the New… (Click here for More)

CPR-C Canadian Red Cross Certification (Fundraiser for KCR)

Tuesday Dec. 8th 2009 5pm-10pm: Kootenay Co op Radio sponsored a Canadian Red Cross CPR course in Nelson. Tuition fees were: $60 for KCR Members, $75 for Non Members. With only 4 participants - who now have the life certification that covers infants, youth, and adult CPR… (Click here for More)

Fall Drive Membership Results

Membership Drive November 1-7th 2009.Thanks to each and everyone of you who helped out during another great week of radio. Our financial goal for the drive week was to raise $15,000. We surpassed this number, and are waiting for pledges to come in. All Memberships paid… (Click here for More)

Beat the Beats - Run for Radio - Walk for Wadio - Fundraising Event

Beat the Beats raised $2800 !!! A Great Big Thanks to the Supportive Businesses, DJ's, Walkers and Runners and Organizers.Registration and Pledge Form can be downloaded here Beat the Beats 2009 will take place on October 29th in Nelson B.C. Run for Kootenay Co-op Radio,… (Click here for More)

Public Service Announcements through CJLY

Public Service Announcements On Air with Kootenay Co-op Radio   If you are a non-profit or charitable organization or are putting on a fundraiser for a charitable cause, a special public meeting, community activity or event, you may qualify for a Public Service Announcement (PSA) on Kootenay… (Click here for More)

Friends of CJLY offer Discounts to KCR Members

Friends of CJLY: Offering business discounts to our members. Please show your membership card at these supoportive business locations listed here. Each year Kootenay Cooperative Radio asks listeners to support the station by joining as a Member or to renew their Membership fees, these funds make… (Click here for More)