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Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
Grant of Arms
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 58
Arms of Gilbert RiouxBlazonAzure three orbs in bend between two bendlets Or; SymbolismHistorically, orbs symbolize temporal power. Here, they represent part of the motto of Marc-André Rioux Ltée, a business founded by Mr. Rioux’s father. They are also a reference to New France and to Seigneur Jean Riou, the family’s earliest ancestor in Canada. |
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 François Payeur and Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |