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Clandeboye, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 174
Arms of the Rural Municipality of St. AndrewsBlazonAzure on a saltire nowy Argent a bison statant Azure; SymbolismA 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. |
CrestBlazonThe southwest bastion of Lower Fort Garry proper; SymbolismLower Fort Garry, located in St. Andrews, was a significant fur-trading post. |
MottoBlazonIN UNION IS STRENGTH; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo does Argent unguled Azure standing on a limestone outcrop proper; SymbolismThe 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. |
Flag of the Rural Municipality of St. AndrewsBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Rural Municipality of St. AndrewsBlazonA saltire Argent fimbriated Azure, overall a plate charged with a bison statant Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of John Neill, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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