Hundreds gather at cenotaph to honour Battle of Vimy Ridge

Apr 9, 2017 | 1:00 PM

KAMLOOPS — The sun peaked its head out of the clouds just in time for the city’s ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge Sunday afternoon.

On April 9 1917, allied forces comprised of mainly Canadian troops, invaded Vimy Ridge in Northern France.

It was the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as one formation, with German troops surrendering four days later. 

Sunday’s ceremony at the downtown cenotaph was one of hundreds held throughout the country.