In this episode of the Overheard Podcast, recorded live in Banff, we sit down with Lesley Young, a long-time local, community advocate, and candidate for Banff Town Council. Les has called Banff home for more than 50 years, working across hospitality, retail, and community organizations while contributing to key housing and age-friendly initiatives.

From arriving in Banff in the early 1970s to raising a family and serving on multiple boards, Les has witnessed the town grow and transform over five decades. Now, he’s bringing that experience to the conversation on the future of community life in the Bow Valley.

We explore his journey, his passion for helping Banff remain a place where people can live and age well, and his vision for tackling the challenges of overtourism, housing shortages, and infrastructure pressures.  ...