University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flags
May 31, 1994
Vol. II, p. 329

Arms of the University of Alberta
Arms of the University of Alberta
Flag of the University of Alberta Flag of Office of the Chancellor of the University of Alberta
 
Arms of the University of Alberta

Arms of the University of Alberta

Blazon

Vert a bar wavy between a base tapissé of ears of wheat and a chief dancetty Or the chief charged with an open book proper bound Vert edged Or;

Crest

Blazon

A Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) proper gorged with a collar per fess dancetty Or and Vert;

Motto

Blazon

QUAECUMQUE VERA. This Latin phrase means "Whatsoever things are true" (Philippiae 4:8).

Supporters

Blazon

On a grassy mound growing thereon wild roses (Rosa acicularis) dexter a prong-horn antelope (Antilocapra americana) proper sinister a bear (Ursus americanus) Or each gorged with a collar per fess dancetty Or and Vert;
Flag of the University of Alberta

Flag of the University of Alberta

Blazon

Tenné the shield of Arms of the University of Alberta;
Flag of Office of the Chancellor of the University of Alberta

Flag of Office of the Chancellor of the University of Alberta

Blazon

A banner of the Arms of the University of Alberta;
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4583 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the University of Alberta

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Joan Bouwmeester

Calligrapher

Joan Bouwmeester

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
University