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Kelowna, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 46
Arms of The Synod of the Diocese of KootenayBlazonErmine a pastoral staff and a key in saltire Or, on a chief wavy Azure a range of snow-capped mountains proper issuant from barry wavy Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe key and pastoral staff are symbols of episcopal authority and pastoral care. The ermine background is taken from the arms of the Diocese of Rupert’s Land, the original diocese in Western Canada. The mountains refer to the mountain ranges in the diocese, and the wavy bands to the Kootenay River. |
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 PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 30 September 1955. |