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Calgary, Alberta
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 77
Arms of The University of CalgaryBlazonOr a bull’s head caboshed Sable accorné Gules between two flags Gules their staves Sable conjoined in base, on a chief enarched Gules a rose Argent barbed and seeded Vert between two open books Argent bound and edged Or; SymbolismThe gold is indicative of sunshine and grain. The black bull’s head and crossed staves bearing red flags are reminiscent of the Scottish clan badge of Lt. Col. J. F. Macleod, the North-West Mounted Police (N.W.M.P.) officer who founded Fort Calgary. The arched line symbolizes a Chinook arch cloud, hinting at bringing warm winds. The top section of the shield is red, commemorating the colour of the uniform of the N.W.M.P. The open books evoke education, and the wild rose is symbolic of Alberta. |
MottoBlazonMO SHÙILE TOGAM SUAS; SymbolismThis Scots Gaelic phrase means “I will lift up mine eyes” (Ps. 121:1). |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 587 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Lord Lyon King of Arms. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution
Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 13 April 1967. |