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Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of a Badge
December 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 158
Badge of the Regina Police ServiceBlazonThe shield of Arms of the City of Regina (Azure a garb Or on a chief Bleu Celeste a buffalo statant Or) within an annulus Azure fimbriated and inscribed in letters Or VIGILIUS GENUS, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a western red lily proper, the whole resting on a scroll Azure fimbriated and inscribed in letters Or REGINA POLICE SERVICE, and upon the annulus the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe arms of the City feature a sheaf of wheat and a bison. The Royal Crown symbolizes the fact that the Police Service assists in the administration of the Crown’s justice, while the maple leaves and western red lily refer to Canada and to Saskatchewan. |
MottoBlazonVIGILIUS GENUS; SymbolismThis phrase means “A most vigilant breed.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 518 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 TypeCivil Institution
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