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Port Edward, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 97
Arms of the District of Port EdwardBlazonPer chevron embowed, in chief Vert billeté fesswise Argent, in base Argent fretty Sable; SymbolismThe design refers to fishing and the cannery as the foundation of the community. The lower part resembles a net being drawn up, and the white shapes in the upper part symbolize cans and thus the historic site of the North Pacific Cannery. The green colour is a reference to the natural setting of the community. |
CrestBlazonA bald eagle close holding in the dexter claw a conifer branch fructed proper; SymbolismBald eagles are a prominent feature of local natural heritage, and the conifer branches refer to the forestry industry. |
MottoBlazonWORKING TOGETHER AS ONE; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo harbour porpoises proper each issuant from barry crested Argent and Vert set on either side of conifer branches fructed proper; SymbolismThe porpoises are a local sea mammal, after which the geographical feature Porpoise Harbour is named. The branches further the reference to the forestry industry. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 17, 2007 in Volume 141, page 588 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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