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Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Flag
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 184
Arms of the Town of StewiackeBlazonAzure a fess wavy between in chief a pine tree flanked by two milk pails and in base a steam locomotive wheel Argent; SymbolismBlue and white are the town and provincial colours. The wavy stripe refers to the town’s name, derived from the Mi’kmaq word Esiktaweak, meaning “a place where sands move”, being a reference to the winding Stewiacke River. The pine tree symbolizes the forestry industry, and the milk pails indicate the importance of dairy farms in the local economy. The railway wheel refers to the town’s origins with its rail station established in the 1850s. |
CrestBlazonA bald eagle wings elevated and addorsed holding in the dexter claw a smallmouth bass and perched on elm branches proper; SymbolismThe eagle is a notable local bird, and the bass symbolizes sport fishing in the local rivers. The elm branches refer to the trees that were once a feature of local streets. |
MottoBlazonRESPECT • GROWTH • PROSPERITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of the Town of StewiackeBlazonAzure on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms; 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 551 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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