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Saint-Malachie, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
July 20, 2006
Vol. V, p. 37
Arms of the Municipality of the parish of Saint-MalachieBlazonOr two croziers in saltire between four shamrocks, overall in fess point a toad Vert; SymbolismThe colour yellow represents Saint-Malachie’s primary industry, agriculture (poultry, dairy and pork products). The two croziers symbolize the fact that St. Malachy (1094-1148), patron of the municipality, was Archbishop of Armagh, Ireland. The toad is derived from the municipality’s history, referring to the toad (crapaud in French) infestation of 1873. This event also gave rise to the name La Crapaudière, the mountain in the area. The shamrocks symbolize the Irish roots of Saint-Malachie’s pioneers. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of garbs and apples Or, a demi white-tailed deer Vert attired and unguled Or; SymbolismThe white-tailed deer is an omnipresent animal in the municipality. The coronet of sheaves of wheat and apples symbolizes the region’s agriculture. |
MottoBlazonHOSPITALITÉ • FIERTÉ • PERSÉVÉRANCE; HOSPITALITY • PRIDE • PERSEVERANCE; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo white-tailed deer Vert attired, unguled and gorged of a coronet of maples leaves and fir cones Or, standing on a grassy mound set with lilies, roses, shamrocks and thistles proper; SymbolismThe deers’ coronets of fir cones and maple leaves symbolize the importance of forestry and sugar maple growing in Saint-Malachie. The lilies, roses, clovers and thistle refer to the French, English, Irish and Scottish roots of the townspeople. |
Flag of the Municipality of the parish of Saint-MalachieBlazonOr on a Canadian pale Vert on escutcheon 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 Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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