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Leduc, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 20, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 391
Arms of the City of LeducBlazonOr goutté de poix a ducal coronet Gules; SymbolismThe gold and red link the Arms to the colours used by the City in its current wordmark. The gold symbolizes the wealth from grain and, from the oil that for more than 50 years has been a pillar of the local, provincial and national economy. The black drops are a traditional heraldic method of representing oil, and here they represent the first wells that were tapped, the huge Leduc oil field beginning in 1947. The ducal coronet is a pun on the name of the City and honours its namesake, Père Leduc. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a ducal coronet Gules, a hawk rising Or; SymbolismThe coronet links the crest with the shield. The hawk was one of several creatures chosen by Council’s Advisory Committee to represent the natural heritage of the area. It also symbolizes acuity of sight as Council and citizens look forward to the future. |
MottoBlazonINTEGRITAS UNITAS FIRMITAS; SymbolismMeaning “Integrity, unity, strength”, the Motto was chosen by the Committee to represent Leduc’s character and aspirations. |
SupportersBlazonTwo white-tailed deer Or each gorged with a wreath of wild roses proper and ducal coronets Gules and standing on a mound tapissé of wheat Or set with wild roses proper rising from barry wavy Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe deer have also been chosen to represent the City’s natural heritage. Their collars repeat one of the central symbols of the shield and refer to the City’s name. The compartment refers to the grainfields surrounding the City which remain an important component of its economy. The water represents Telford Lake, a centrepiece for Leduc’s recreational activities. The wild rose emphasizes Leduc’s status as an Albertan community. |
Flag of the City of LeducBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the City of LeducBlazonOn a sun in splendour Or a ducal coronet Gules; SymbolismThe sun symbolizes both light and growth, and the coronet, the City’s name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 689 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 PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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