Arms of the District of Port Edward
Arms of the District of Port Edward
Blazon
Per chevron embowed, in chief Vert billeté fesswise Argent, in base Argent fretty Sable;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of the District of Port Edward
Blazon
A bald eagle close holding in the dexter claw a conifer branch fructed proper;
Symbolism
Bald eagles are a prominent feature of local natural heritage, and the conifer branches refer to the forestry industry.
Motto of the District of Port Edward
Blazon
WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of the District of Port Edward
Blazon
Two harbour porpoises proper each issuant from barry crested Argent and Vert set on either side of conifer branches fructed proper;
Symbolism
The porpoises are a local sea mammal, after which the geographical feature Porpoise Harbour is named. The branches further the reference to the forestry industry.
