April 9th is the National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. To honour the event, all flags at City of Saskatoon facilities will be flown at half-mast in respect of Canada’s veterans and to remember the nearly 3,600 soldiers who were killed and 7,000 who were wounded.

The Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first time that all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fought in a battle together in the First World War. The Battle is considered by many to be the beginning of Canada’s march towards nationhood.