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Red Deer, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Ian Ross Nye and Keith McLane Nye
August 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 437
Arms of Elaine Astrid NyeBlazonVert a bar potenty in base enhanced between in chief an escallop between two open books and in base a mullet of seven points Argent; SymbolismThe star alludes to the seven gifts identified in Romans 12:6-8, several of which Mrs. Nye exemplifies in being a facilitator, administrator and care-giver. The lower edge of the chief illustrates places at a table and thus symbolizes the service of Mrs. Nye on boards of directors of several organizations. The shell represents a pilgrimage made by Dr. and Mrs. Nye to the Holy Land. The books represent their two sons, and also allude to Mrs. Nye’s experiences in teaching in schools and church. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a thistle between two trillium flowers a cubit arm the hand holding a Luther rose slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismThe Luther Rose alludes to the Lutheran heritage of the family of Mrs. Nye’s mother. The hand grasping upwards is inspired by the crest of the Chief of Clan Ross, Mrs. Nye’s maiden surname being Ross. The two trillium flowers represent her sons, and Ontario, their birthplace. |
MottoBlazonSTRIVE FOR SUCCESS; SymbolismThis motto answers the motto Spem successus alit (“Success nourishes hope”) of the chief of Clan Ross. |
Flag of Elaine Astrid NyeBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Ian Ross Nye, son of Elaine Astrid NyeBlazonThe Arms of Elaine Astrid Nye debruised of a three-point label Or during his mother’s lifetime. This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Keith McLane Nye, son of Elaine Astrid NyeBlazonThe Arms of Elaine Astrid Nye within a bordure Or. SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 502 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |