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Alida, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 51
Arms of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32BlazonPer fess barbelé Or and Sable; SymbolismThe arrowhead division line, used here for the first time in Canadian heraldry, refers to the idea of free trade implicit in the Municipality’s name. The colours refer to the main industries of the area: yellow for agriculture, black for oil. |
CrestBlazonIn front of an oil derrick Sable between two ears of wheat Or a pellet charged with a cow’s head Argent; SymbolismThe derrick and wheat repeat the oil and farming symbolism, and the cow’s head refers to another aspect of the agricultural industry. |
MottoBlazonLAND OF OPPORTUNITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonDexter a farm woman tempore 1911, sinister an oil worker tempore 1954 standing on a mound of prairie grass proper; SymbolismThe pioneer farm woman and the oil worker standing on prairie grass honour the women and men who have built the Municipality over the years. |
Flag of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32BlazonA banner 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 3688 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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