The City of Dryden will recognize the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge Saturday.
There will be a ceremony at the Cenotaph at 11 o’clock and a banquet at the Legion at 6.
James Ditchfield is one of the organizers and says the Battle of Vimy marked a turning point in World War I.
He says the war was expected to last four to five years, but notes the lessons learned in the battle changed the war from being a “stalemate” to being over one year later.
Ditchfield says the Canadian Military wouldn’t be considered the leader that it is today if it weren’t for the sacrifices made in 1917.
He stresses the event put Canada on the map for good and viewed as “Canada coming to age”.
Remembrance ceremonies and services are being held around the world on Sunday, the actual day of the anniversary.
