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Alberta Genealogical Society

Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Supporters
April 20, 1993
Vol. II, p. 235

Arms of the Alberta Genealogical Society
Arms of the Alberta Genealogical Society

Arms of the Alberta Genealogical Society

Blazon

Azure a Lodgepole Pine within an orle of eight ears of wheat Or;

Crest of the Alberta Genealogical Society

Blazon

A York boat Or flying a square sail of the Arms;

Motto of the Alberta Genealogical Society

Blazon

QUAERERE · INVENIRE · PERSCRIBERE. This Latin phrase means "To seek, to find, to document".

Supporters of the Alberta Genealogical Society

Blazon

On a grassy mound dexter a mare Or gorged with a collar Azure pendant therefrom a hurt charged with a teepee ring of eight stones Or, sinister a buffalo Or charged with a like collar;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 6, 1993 in Volume 127, page 3406 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Alberta Genealogical Society Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Alberta Genealogical Society

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Alastair Priestly

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Civil Institution