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Renita’s first taste for radio came while she worked as a flight attendant in Edmonton. She volunteered for 630 CHED eventually earning a tiny cheque that remains uncashed to date!
closeBrother Jake Edwards significantly influenced the radio landscape in Canada. He carries an impressive and diverse background that highlights his contributions to the industry. His studies at the Leland Powers School in Boston laid the foundation for his career in acting, radio, and television.
closeKnown for his deep musical knowledge and versatile radio career, Gerry O’ Day made a bold on-air decision that set the tone for his future the moment Elvis Presley passed away. Just three weeks into his first radio job, he chose to break format and dedicate the airwaves to Elvis, playing his songs and taking calls from grieving fans. This move earned him a reputation as one of the go-to musicologists on Canadian Radio.
closeAlthough always fascinated with radio in the late 50’s Jim Jackson's career in broadcasting really began in 1965 at CJNB in Saskatchewan. Soon he began traversing the radio dial across Western Canada at various stations as an evening DJ where he quickly rose to prominence. He moved to 630 CHED in Edmonton, becoming part of the influential "CHED good guys" and engaged with other icons of radio. Jackson's ambition took him further to The Big 8 in Windsor, Ontario, marking a significant step into a major radio market playing to the city of Detroit and others, where he became part of a pioneering team that set new standards in broadcasting.
closeBarb Montgomery's career in the broadcasting industry is a testament to her versatility and passion for storytelling. Starting her journey at CJCH Radio in Halifax, Barb honed her skills as a copywriter. Her talent for crafting compelling narratives led her to positions at CKY Radio in Winnipeg and subsequently to pivotal roles in Calgary at CFCN TV and CFAC Radio, where her contributions continued to resonate across the airwaves.
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