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Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Approval of a Badge
December 1, 1999
Vol. IV, p. 19
Badge of the Area Support Unit Northern OntarioBlazonUpon a base of two bars crested Argent and Azure a grassy mound growing thereon an Eastern white pine tree (Pinus strobus) proper; SymbolismThe base represents the lakes and landscapes of Northern Ontario. The white pine is also typical of this area. |
MottoBlazonREGIONEM BOREAM SUSTINENTES; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "Uphold the Northern Region". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2001 in Volume 135, page 4056 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeMilitary Institution |