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Penhold, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Badge
March 24, 1994
Vol. II, p. 313
Arms of Graham Stewart FordBlazonOr two bends chequy Azure and Argent on a canton Azure an escallop of the field; SymbolismThe use of the two diagonal stripes is found in some other arms used by people named Ford in England and Scotland. The blue and white chequerboard pattern on a gold background is based on arms used by Scottish Stewarts, and refers to Mr. Ford’s mother’s family. The shell is found in Scottish arms used by people named Graham, and thus refers to his father’s mother’s family. |
CrestBlazonA centaur holding with the arms a garb Or; SymbolismThe centaur, a mythological creature combining human and animal characteristics, alludes to Mr. Ford’s business, Stewart Supplies Ltd., which uses the slogan “Shelter for man and beast”. The wheat refers to the Stewart family’s agricultural heritage. |
MottoBlazonVERITAS TE LIBERABIT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “The Truth will set you free”, originally taken from John 8:32. |
Badge of Graham Stewart FordBlazonA centaur Or holding by the hands and above the head a chevron chequy Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe centaur is taken from the Crest, with the chevron indicating shelter, and the chequerboard pattern a reference to the name Stewart. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4583 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra Parker CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |