Ted Wendland, 72, at Penticton Regional Hospital, on March 21, after a brief struggle with kidney failure. Wendland started his radio career in 1972 as music director at CFMI and CKNW, when the stations were still located in New Westminster, BC. In 1977, he moved to an on-air and music director role at CJJC Langley, before returning to CFMI/CKNW for another five years. That was followed by a nine-year run as music director at CHQR Calgary, starting in 1983. From there, he headed back to the West Coast and CFMI/CKNW to take up the position of remote engineer, later working in a similar role at CISL and CKZZ-FM Vancouver, his last stop in radio from 2008-10. Wendland was also a well-known radio historian, serving as webmaster for the Puget Sound Radio and Radio West blogs, as well as Calgary Broadcasters and BC Radio History.

Mike Keller, 76, on March 14. Originally hailing from Eganville, ON in the Ottawa Valley, Keller began his career in broadcast sales at CHOV/CHRO-TV Pembroke. He rose to the position of general manager, a role he held from 1987-97. During his time with the station, he helped secure a joint Pembroke/Ottawa CRTC license and eventual transfer of ownership to CHUM Limited. In 2004, he was recruited by Newcap to join the Alberta Radio Group as general manager in Lloydminster. The launch of stations in Wainwright, Lac La Biche, Fort McMurray and Calgary followed, in addition to establishing Newcap TV. He went on to hold the position of Vice-President of Industry Affairs for Newcap. Upon retirement, he and his wife returned to the Ottawa Valley, however retirement didn’t stick and Keller quickly began selling ads for the Eganville Leader. He also served as a management and sales consultant for the Butler GM dealership in Pembroke.