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Edmonton, Alberta
Registration of Arms and Badge
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 143
Arms of the Edmonton Exhibition Association LimitedBlazonVert a saltire Or surmounted by a rose Gules seeded proper between in chief an open book proper edged Or and in base a cogwheel Argent charged with a goutte d’huile, in each flank a garb Or; SymbolismThe garbs of wheat refer to agriculture while the cogwheel and drop of oil allude to the importance of industry, oil and gas to the region. The book refers to the educational aspect of the association’s mandate. The wild rose is the provincial flower of Alberta. |
CrestBlazonTwo quills in saltire Or in front of a lyre Gules; SymbolismThe quills represent education. The lyre possibly refers to entertainment. |
MottoBlazonPRO BONO PUBLICO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “For the public good,” speaks to the association’s mission. |
Badge of the Edmonton Exhibition Association LimitedBlazonA torch Or enflamed proper surmounted by a horse courant Or; SymbolismThe horse symbolizes horseracing and the racetrack in use since the early 20th century, which became the seat of the Canadian Derby in the late 1950s. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeCivil Institution Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 March 1963. |