Arms of Red Deer College
Arms of Red Deer College
Blazon
Per pale Azure and Vert a wapiti's head caboshed, the antlers enclosing a bell Argent;
Symbolism
Green and blue are the colours of Red Deer College. The bell has long been used as a symbol of the College, and the wapiti’s head is a reference to the name of the city, a red deer being a wapiti or elk.
Crest of Red Deer College
Blazon
A demi lion Or gorged with a coronet of wheat spikes Vert and holding in its dexter paw a torch Azure enflamed Or;
Symbolism
The lion is the mascot of the College’s sport’s team. The torch is a symbol of learning, and it is taken from the emblem of the RDC Foundation. The coronet, or open crown, makes an allusion to the names of the sport’s teams (Kings and Queens) of the College, and the wheat is indicative of central Alberta.
Motto of Red Deer College
Blazon
AD AUGUSTIORA PER ERUDITIONEM;
Symbolism
Meaning “To greater things through learning”.
Supporters of Red Deer College
Blazon
Two wapiti Or attired Sable, each gorged with a coronet of wheat spikes Vert and standing on a grassy mound set with wild roses proper;
Symbolism
The wapitis repeat the symbolism of the arms. The use of the wheat coronets makes them unique to the College. The wild rose is the floral symbol of Alberta.
