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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms
August 15, 1994
Vol. II, p. 348
Arms of Brian Wallace HutchisonBlazonArgent three arrows points downward meeting in base their feathers terminating in a maple leaf over all a fess Azure charged with three bezants; SymbolismThe use of the arrows and the blue fess in the arms are taken from the predominant pattern of Scottish grants of arms to Hutchisons. In order to signal this as a grant to a Canadian Hutchison, the feathers are styled with the upper part of a maple leaf at their ends. The gold discs indicate Mr. Hutchison’s profession as an accountant. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim Or set with wild rose flowers Rose a demi elk Azure attired and unguled Argent; SymbolismThe elk marks Mr. Hutchison’s long-time service in preserving the natural wapiti (elk) population and the wild roses signify his home province of Alberta. |
MottoBlazonPROBITAS · AUDACIA · FORTITUDO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Honesty, daring, courage”, and indicates Mr. Hutchison’s life-long ideals of strength and perseverance in character. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4584 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |