A commemoration service for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge will be held this afternoon at the cenotaph in downtown Portage la Prairie.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 65 Service Officer Daniel Boyse explains more.

"We have some dignitaries [that are] going to be there to place some wreaths during the ceremony and probably say a few words on behalf of the community."

He adds the service is a community event and encourages everyone to come out and participate. The service begins at two o'clock.