Between Peaks

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   

In this episode of Between Peaks, we sit down with Quinn Currado, Program Manager at The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley, to explore the realities of food and basic needs insecurity in the Bow Valley.  Quinn shares what food insecurity looks like locally, the pressures facing individuals and families, and how pilot programs can help communities respond with agility and care. We discuss the Community Food Cupboard initiative, why low-barrier access matters, and how dignity, collaboration, and responsiveness shape effective support systems.  This conversation offers a grounded look at how communities test solutions, learn quickly, and evolve programs to better meet changing needs.  IMPORTANT UPDATE This episode was recorded prior to the conclusion of the Community Food Cupboard pilot program, which ended on November 1, 2025. Since recording, there have been significant updates to the program.  Check out our website to find programs and operating times.   For the most current information, please visit the Community Food Cupboard webpage on The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley website.    Learn More  The Homelessness Society of the Bow Valley  Follow on social media: @bowvalleyshelter  Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn  Community Partners  Bow Valley Food Bank  Bow Valley Food Alliance  FCSS Canmore  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 Films⁠⁠https://farsidefilms.ca/our-story/⁠⁠  Executive Director: Courtney Babott  https://banffcanmorefoundation.org/ 

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/

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/

    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