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Nanton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
April 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 273
Arms of the Town of NantonBlazonGules three martlets in bend Argent between two bendlets tapissé of wheat Or; SymbolismRed and white have been the colours of the town since the 1930s. The three martlets have also long been in use by the town and were found in the arms assumed by an important figure in the town’s history, Sir Augustus Nanton. The diagonal stripes allude both to the crops of wheat that are grown in the region and to train tracks, which evoke the town’s origins as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway. |
CrestBlazonA wyvern holding a sheaf of wheat Or; SymbolismThe wyvern has long been used as an emblem for the town. The sheaf of wheat symbolizes agriculture and, therefore, the region surrounding Nanton. |
MottoBlazonAUGUSTUS; SymbolismThis Latin word, meaning "majestic," encapsulates how the town sees itself. It also conveys the town’s efforts to preserve and promote its history. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a red fox sinister an American badger Or standing on a grassy mount strewn with barley and northern red oak acorns proper; SymbolismRed foxes and North American badgers are among the animals most commonly found around Nanton. The barley represents the town’s agricultural heritage, while the northern red oak is a species that is indigenous to Alberta. |
Flag of the Town of NantonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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