Between Peaks
Between Peaks is a podcast from the Banff Canmore Foundation (BCF) about life in the Bow Valley.
Each episode features conversations with people connected to BCF’s work, including neighbours, nonprofits, community organizers, donors, funders, and others who spend their time engaged with local issues. We talk about what people are trying to address, what gets in the way, and what keeps them involved.
Set in the Bow Valley in the Canadian Rockies, the podcast reflects on the issues that shape everyday life, including housing, food security, climate pressures, access, and belonging. It’s a space for honest conversation about what it takes to care for a place, and the people in it, over time.
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Apr 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026
37 min
In our season one finale of Between Peaks, we sit down with Aaron Smith, local musician and creator of the podcast’s original music, to explore what it means to belong in the Bow Valley, and why people stay in this beautiful place.
From jam sessions and community spaces to volunteering and everyday connection, Aaron reflects on a quieter kind of generosity, one defined not by money, but by simply showing up.
Together, we unpack how a new generation is rethinking what it means to give, where time, presence, and shared experience matter just as much as traditional notions of giving.
Hosted by Nancy DaDalt and Jodi Gammad
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
46 min
In this episode of Between Peaks, we sat down with Travis Rider and Daryl Kootenay for a reflective conversation on their Indigenous teachings that place responsibility on individuals to support the health and wellbeing of their community.
Learn more about Travis’s work at the Whyte Museum: https://www.whyte.org/post/supporting-indigenous-initiatives
Terry rider podcast and radio as mentioned in the show: https://stoneynakoda.org/stoney-podcast-episode-10/
Learn more about Daryl Kootenay’s work at Howl Experience and Speaker at the Forward Summit:
https://www.experiencehowl.com/
https://forwardsummit.ca/daryl-kootenay/
Hosted by Nancy Dadalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
19 min
In this episode of Between Peaks, we speak with The Honourable Ken Hughes, entrepreneur and community leader. Elected to the House of Commons of Canada at age 34, he went on to serve as Chair of the Aboriginal Affairs Committee and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister.
He's a Bow Valley resident and BCF board member, Ken shares the story behind the fund he established, the experiences that shaped his commitment to community, and why investing in local institutions matters.
Donate to the Hughes Fund today
Hosted by Nancy Dadalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
28 min
In this episode of Between Peaks, Chelsea Cudmore Vloet, Co-President at Cudmore Group and Banff Councillor Kaylee Ram reflect on entrepreneurship, community participation, and what it means to help shape the Bow Valley.
From generational retail roots and starting fresh in a new town, to growing a local business and serving in municipal leadership, they share why stepping forward to participate, even when it feels uncomfortable, matters.
From supporting Jasper wildfire relief to creating affordable ski access for local kids, this conversation highlights the many ways people contribute to strengthening the places they call home.
This conversation offers a grounded look at how two local women entrepreneurs move beyond storefronts to influence economic strategy, municipal governance, and community investment, and why participation, big or small, matters.
Learn More
Chelsea Cudmore Vloet
Cool As A Moose: https://www.coolasamoose.ca/
Big Bear Trading Company: https://bigbeartradingco.com/
Cudmore Group feature (Rocky Mountain Outlook): https://www.rmoutlook.com/international-womens-day/cudmore-group-inc-a-legacy-more-than-100-years-in-the-making-10323410
Kaylee Ram
Town of Banff Council: https://banff.ca/686/Meet-Town-Council
Snowtips Backtrax: https://snowtips-bactrax.com/
YWCA Banff Change Makers Awards: https://ywcabanff.ca/events/change-makers/
Rocky Mountain Outlook features: https://www.rmoutlook.com/banff/kaylee-ram-first-to-take-advantage-of-banff-council-parental-leave-bylaw-7164758 https://www.rmoutlook.com/2025-municipal-election/more-incumbents-newcomers-declare-running-for-banff-council-11221387
Hosted by
Nancy Dadalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV Instagram: @arnsmit Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
33 min
In this episode of Between Peaks, we sit down with Quinn Currado,
Hosted by Nancy Dadalt and Jodi Gammad
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Filmshttps://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
44 min
Featuring Edmund Ong, research scientist and Chair of Bow Valley Climate Action, this episode explores how climate action moves from global data to local decision-making, and how communities like the Bow Valley can play a meaningful role in shaping a more sustainable future. Learn more: https://www.bowvalleyclimateaction.org/
All the research references and material links for this episode can be found here:
https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/episode-3-show-notes/
Hosted by Nancy DaDalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
26 min
In this episode, Cathy Geisler, Executive Director, shares the story behind the Pauw Foundation and explores how philanthropy helps build nonprofit capacity, strengthen partnerships, and reinvest industry success back into the Bow Valley.
https://pauwfoundation.com/
Hosted by Nancy Dadalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmitBandcamp:
https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott
https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
32 min
https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/
Hosted by Nancy DaDalt
Music by Arn Smit, local Banff artist
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/15KX2mP4zlvtDxSQ62IZbV
Instagram: @arnsmit
Bandcamp: https://offleashlocals.bandcamp.com
Produced and edited by Calder Penny of Far Side Films https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/
Executive Director: Courtney Babott