On April 9th, we will mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, one of the most pivotal events of the First World War and a defining moment in Canadian military history.
For many historians, Canada truly came together as a nation on that day in 1917, when our troops sacrificed lives and limbs to win the key battle in northern France.
James Ditchfield with the Royal Canadian Legion in Dryden says Vimy Ridge is still a powerful symbol of Canadian identity and an important part of history lessons in schools.
He says some 3,600 Canadians were killed and another 7,000 were wounded.
Ditchfield notes the event was the first time that all four Canadian divisions came together to take part in the same assault.
Ditchfield is urging all local residents to take part in remembrance events.
Ceremonies in Dryden will be held on the Saturday at the Cenotaph at City Hall at 11:00am, with a dinner and banquet at the Legion starting at 6:00.
All events are public.
Tickets to the banquet are $15 and available at the Legion and Lotto One.
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