The Town of Edson

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Edson, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Supporters
October 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 208

Arms of The Town of Edson
Arms of The Town of Edson
 
Arms of The Town of Edson

Arms of The Town of Edson

Blazon

Per fess Azure and Argent a fess bretessé counterchanged between in chief two lozenges Argent each charged with a pine tree Vert and in base a lozenge Sable;

Symbolism

Blue and white are the town’s colours. The crenellated band symbolizes the railway’s crucial role in the founding of Edson. Often used in the town’s logos and wordmarks, the conifers represent the economic importance of the forest industry for the region. The white diamonds represent the baseball diamonds at Edson’s Vision Park, one of the country’s largest baseball facilities and renowned for its slo-pitch tournaments. The black diamond represents coal, an important local resource.

Crest

Blazon

A great grey owl Azure issuant from a mural crown Argent set with gouttes de poix and flames Azure;

Symbolism

The great grey owl is a local species. The crown of masonry is a symbol of municipal authority. The drops and flames refer to the oil and gas industries of the region.

Supporters

Blazon

Two red squirrels each holding a pinecone and sejant on a log proper;

Symbolism

The squirrels refer to Eddie, the squirrel mascot of the town. The statue of Eddie in the RCMP Centennial Park depicts him holding a pinecone and seated on a log. The pinecones and the logs allude to the forest industry that has been so important for the town’s growth.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to TheTown of Edson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Yolande Lessard

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government