Arms of the Town of Peace River
Arms of the Town of Peace River
Blazon
Vert a pall wavy Argent charged with a like pall Azure overall a dove volant holding a sprig of olive in its beak, all between in chief a mural crown, in the dexter flank a stalk of three ears of wheat and in the sinister flank a tomahawk contourné Or;
Symbolism
Green represents the agricultural fertility of the area surrounding the town, while the wavy blue and white bands represent the confluence of the Smoky and Peace rivers. The combination of the dove, a traditional symbol of peace, and the water provides a canting reference to the town’s name. The tomahawk alludes to the conflicts between the Cree and Dane-zaa (Beaver) First Nations that were resolved by a truce, the origin of the river’s name, while the wheat represents agriculture. The mural crown is a heraldic symbol denoting a municipality.
Crest of the Town of Peace River
Blazon
A Canada goose wings displayed proper gorged of a mural crown Or each wing charged with a bar barry wavy Argent and Azure;
Symbolism
The Canada goose is emblematic of the nation. The mural crown and the wavy bands signify a town situated on a river.
Supporters of the Town of Peace River
Blazon
Two moose reguardant proper attired and unguled Or collared with a bar gemel wavy Argent holding in the mouth a branch of olive fructed proper;
Symbolism
Moose are indigenous to the area around Peace River. The wavy bands around their necks, along with the olive branches in their mouths, provide a second canting reference to the town’s name, as olive branches are also associated with peace.
