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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 324
Arms of David Paul WerklundBlazonPer fess Vert and Sable a mullet of eight points disjointed Or between three bezants; SymbolismThe green section represents both Mr. Werklund’s agricultural roots as well as his interest in the environment. The black section symbolizes Mr. Werklund’s experience in the oil and gas industry. The gold discs on the green background evoke the successful crops produced from working the land. The gold disc on black alludes to the idea of “black gold,” a phrase attributed to finding oil. The star represents the many entrepreneurial endeavours and leadership roles of Mr. Werklund’s career. |
CrestBlazonA demi-bald eagle displayed proper issuant from a circlet of garbs Or bound Azure and wild roses proper; SymbolismThe eagle represents the idea of freedom. The garbs of wheat shown in the gold and blue provincial colours represent Mr. Werklund’s agricultural roots in Alberta. The wild roses, the provincial flower, symbolize Mr. Werklund’s thankfulness for his heritage in Alberta |
MottoBlazonBELIEVE IN YOUR VISION; SymbolismThis phrase expresses Mr. Werklund’s belief in having motivation to act throughout one’s life. |
Flag of David Paul WerklundBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of David Paul WerklundBlazonA pomme charged with a mullet of eight points disjointed Or its interstices Sable; 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 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1321 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |