The 547 Canuck Air Cadets are hosting a special event tonight to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

They’re hosting a gala presentation of their recent trip to Vimy Ridge and other sites in Europe, including Dieppe and Juno beaches.

The community is welcome to attend from 6-8pm at the Fort Chippewa Barracks, at the corner of Chippewa and High St.

Entrance is free, with donations being accepted at the door.

3,600 Canadians lost their lives in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought between April 9th and 12th, 1917.

Over 7,000 more were wounded.

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