A historic moment in Canadian history was celebrated on Sunday, April 9.

The day marked the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, in which Canada battled and defeated the German Empire.

Reverend Al Hingley, who conducted the ceremony in Humboldt, shared some brief history about the site.

"To those Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World War, is the majestic and inspiring Canadian National Vimy Memorial, which overlooks the great plain from the highest point of Vimy Ridge."

Hingley added that more than 650,000 Canadians served in the war.

"The Battle of Vimy Ridge would become the most iconic Canadian action of the entire conflict," he noted. "It was one of the most successful ally defensive operations to that point in the war."

"It saw the capture of more ground, enemy artillery pieces, and prisoners, than any other action by British or Canadian soldiers."

During the ceremony, which saw Humboldt Legion President Niki Sokolan lay a wreath, was also a performance of the last post.

Over in France, a group of students and staff from Humboldt Collegiate Institute took part in day of celebrations, which Hingley was grateful for.

"I also want to share the proud fact that this morning in France at Vimy, a group of students from Humboldt Collegiate Institute placed a wreath on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28."

"We are proud of our young people," he concluded.

HCI Teacher David Millette (middle) and students share a moment of silence after laying a wreath.