Dave Rutherford

Who is Dave Rutherford?

Dave Rutherford is award winning Canadian broadcaster and radio personality. Even though his father, Walt Rutherford, had established himself in news and talk radio on CJOC Lethbridge and then CJCA Edmonton, it would take a few years before Dave decided that radio news was where he wanted to be.

His first job behind the microphone was at CKYL Peace RiverAlberta in 1971. A year later, in 1972, he moved to the newsroom of CKIQ Kelowna. His move to CKNW Vancouver came 2 years later in 1974. He hit the Vancouver newsroom of CKNW News talk 980 as a desk/anchor newsman and worked up to Assistant News Director under the leadership of his mentor Warren Barker. During Rutherford's time at CKNW, he was instrumental in the creation of the Western Information Network, which connected British Columbia radio stations with CKNW and its own legislature bureau.

Rutherford left CKNW in 1983 to head up the newsroom of CHQR AM770 Calgary. During his time at QR77 he filled a variety of management positions; Program Director, News Director and Talk Show Host. He also served as a director of RTNDA Canada.

In 1992 CHQR AM770 Calgary launched its News Talk format and Rutherford worked double duty as News Director and Talk Show Host of The Rutherford Show. A year later, after his radio show was networked across Alberta, he decided to focus completely on his role as talk show host and the development of The Rutherford Show. With his strong news background and outspoken opinion, Dave hit the hot buttons with his listeners.