Arms of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32
Arms of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32
Blazon
Per fess barbelé Or and Sable;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32
Blazon
In front of an oil derrick Sable between two ears of wheat Or a pellet charged with a cow’s head Argent;
Symbolism
The derrick and wheat repeat the oil and farming symbolism, and the cow’s head refers to another aspect of the agricultural industry.
Motto of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32
Blazon
LAND OF OPPORTUNITY;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of The Rural Municipality of Reciprocity No. 32
Blazon
Dexter a farm woman tempore 1911, sinister an oil worker tempore 1954 standing on a mound of prairie grass proper;
Symbolism
The pioneer farm woman and the oil worker standing on prairie grass honour the women and men who have built the Municipality over the years.
