Arms of The City of Wetaskiwin
Arms of The City of Wetaskiwin
Blazon
Argent issuant from a triple mound Vert, five roses Gules slipped and leaved Vert, on a chief Azure a mullet of six points Or;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of The City of Wetaskiwin
Blazon
Issuant from a triple mound Vert, five roses Gules slipped and leaved Vert;
Symbolism
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Motto of The City of Wetaskiwin
Blazon
PACEM VOLO BELLUM PARO;
Symbolism
Meaning “I wish for peace; I prepare for war”, this Latin sentence refers to the peace treaty between the armed Cree and Blackfoot warriors.
Supporters of The City of Wetaskiwin
Blazon
Dexter a Cree warrior holding in his dexter hand an axe, sinister a brown bear standing on a grassy mound proper;
Symbolism
The Cree warrior refers to the event which gave the city its name, and the bear is an example of local wildlife.
