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Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
June 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 29
Arms of The City of WetaskiwinBlazonArgent issuant from a triple mound Vert, five roses Gules slipped and leaved Vert, on a chief Azure a mullet of six points Or; SymbolismThe hills refer to the nearby Peace Hills, the site of a peace treaty between Cree and Blackfoot circa 1867. The Cree word Witaskiwinik, meaning “place of peace”, was adapted for the location of the new settlement. The wild roses are a feature of the prairie and are the provincial flower of Alberta. The star at the top represents the North Star. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a triple mound Vert, five roses Gules slipped and leaved Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
MottoBlazonPACEM VOLO BELLUM PARO; SymbolismMeaning “I wish for peace; I prepare for war”, this Latin sentence refers to the peace treaty between the armed Cree and Blackfoot warriors. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a Cree warrior holding in his dexter hand an axe, sinister a brown bear standing on a grassy mound proper; SymbolismThe Cree warrior refers to the event which gave the city its name, and the bear is an example of local wildlife. |
Flag of The City of WetaskiwinBlazonAzure on a Canadian pale Or a shield of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 18, 2006 in Volume 140, page 3687 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, based on the design adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Wetaskiwin in 1902, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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