We have just created partnerships with the Veterans Association in Edmonton. Many of those folks live in our area because the former base at Griesbach is not too far away from 118 Avenue, from Alberta Avenue. Being able to see them as contributing members.... Many of them have PTSD, as you know, and are dealing with mental health issues and poverty, even using the food bank. We become very connected.
At the festival this year, we're excited to have 1940s and 1950s military equipment—such as old Jeeps and that kind of thing—on the Avenue site so that these veterans feel a sense of pride as well, because they're part of the community. They're going to be building the festival with us. They're looking for opportunities to volunteer. This year, they're actually going to be building the entire festival with us.
