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Cranbrook, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
March 1, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 12
Arms of the College of the RockiesBlazonPer fess wavy Azure and Vert a bar wavy thereon a Kootenai canoe Argent on a chief dancetty Bleu celeste edged Argent an open book also Argent bound Azure; SymbolismThe blue, green and white colours are the institution’s official colours. The peaks are based on the College’s former emblem representing the Rocky Mountains. The Kootenai canoe honours the institution’s relationship with the Kootenais who were the first inhabitants of the region in which the College is located. The wavy bars indicate that the College is located near water. The book of learning symbolizes the educational mission of the College. |
MottoBlazonAD CULMINA; SymbolismThis means “To the summits” and is a play on both the armorial design and the College’s name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2266 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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