Arms of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Arms of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Blazon
Azure on a saltire nowy Argent a bison statant Azure;
Symbolism
A blue shield with a white diagonal cross is the coat of arms attributed to St. Andrew. The bison is taken from the arms of Manitoba.
Crest of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Blazon
The southwest bastion of Lower Fort Garry proper;
Symbolism
Lower Fort Garry, located in St. Andrews, was a significant fur-trading post.
Motto of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Blazon
IN UNION IS STRENGTH;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Blazon
Two does Argent unguled Azure standing on a limestone outcrop proper;
Symbolism
The does are a reference to the rapids known as Sault à la biche (biche is French for doe). The limestone is a local geological feature.
