The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

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Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 358

Arms of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek
Arms of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek
Flag of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek
 
Arms of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

Arms of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

Blazon

Per chevron rompu Azure and Or, in base the silhouette of the Alaska Highway Mile 0 sign Azure;

Symbolism

The design is based on the emblem of the city, which indicates the Alberta Pool grain elevator (one of several that once stood in the city) and the importance of agriculture in the City’s economy. The signpost is an important landmark in the City, and indicates the transformative effect that the Alaska Highway had on the city when it was built during the Second World War.

Crest

Blazon

Issuant from a mural crown Or set with flames Azure and gouttes Sable, a raven close Azure holding in its beak an aspen leaf Or;

Symbolism

The mural crown indicates a municipal government. The raven is a local bird. The black drops and blue flames indicate the importance of the energy industries to the local economy. The aspen leaf is a symbol of forestry.

Motto

Blazon

NEW FRONTIERS · NEW BEGINNINGS;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Supporters

Blazon

Two elk Or attired and unguled Azure each girded of a Métis sash proper and standing on a grassy mount Vert set with goldenrod and wheat Or;

Symbolism

The elk are local animals. The wheat is a reference to local agriculture, and the goldenrod is the official floral emblem of the city.
Flag of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

Flag of The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

Blazon

Azure on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 21, 2009 in Volume 143, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Ilona Jurkiewicz

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government