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Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 45
Arms of The Synod of the Diocese of SaskatchewanBlazonVert on a fess wavy Argent between in chief a key and a pastoral staff in saltire and in base a garb, an Indigenous man paddling a canoe all proper; SymbolismThe key and pastoral staff are symbols of episcopal authority. The Indigenous person paddling the canoe represents the northern part of the original diocese, characterized by rivers and forests. The wheat sheaf represents the southern part of Saskatchewan, characterized by agriculture. The wavy band represents the Saskatchewan River, from which the diocese takes its name. |
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)Not available PainterNot available CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 25 June 1954. |