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Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
December 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 338
Arms of Timothy Robert GroulxBlazonGules a canoe Or issuant therefrom a sprig of three maple leaves Argent, a base barry wavy Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe canoe represents Captain Groulx’s love of canoe trekking and his service to youth and others in this recreational and athletic activity. The wavy bars recall the waters of Lake Superior near Captain. Groulx’s home, while the three maple leaves represent his receipt of the Chief of Defence Staff’s Commendation. Red and white are Canada’s national colours, symbolizing Captain Groulx’s service to Canada in several domains. |
CrestBlazonA castle Gules masoned Argent, its portcullis raised Azure; SymbolismThe mantling features the three principal colours of the awards and decorations Captain Groulx has received. The towered gateway is drawn from the arms of the former City of Port Arthur and represents his home community of Thunder Bay. The portcullis is raised representing Captain. Groulx’s efforts in his professional life as well as through his military and community service to open doorways to the aspirations of others. |
MottoBlazonINTEGRITY STEWARDSHIP; SymbolismNon applicable |
Flag of Timothy Robert GroulxBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Timothy Robert GroulxBlazonOn a hurt a castle Argent masoned Gules, its portcullis raised 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 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 687 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 PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |