In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, hosts Daniel Ruedl and Matty Rage sit down with current Town Councillor and re-election candidate Barb Pelham for an in-depth conversation about Banff’s future — from housing and affordability to tourism, traffic, and long-term livability in Canada’s most iconic mountain town.

Barb shares her journey from running Canada House Gallery, one of the country’s premier art galleries, to representing Banff residents on Town Council. With years of experience as a business owner, parent, and community leader, she offers a grounded perspective on the balance between progress and preservation in a national park setting.

This episode dives deep into the big questions shaping Banff’s future:

• Can policy changes really solve Banff’s housing crisis by 2040?