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Merritt, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
February 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 448
Arms of the Corporation of the City of MerrittBlazonVert a sun in splendour Or; SymbolismGreen and gold are the city colours, representing the verdant Nicola Valley and sunlight. The sun is a dominant feature of the valley: a symbol of power, splendour and justice, and a reference to the sun in the arms of British Columbia. Green also represents growth and hope. |
CrestBlazonA circlet of maple leaves Gules and dogwood flowers proper; SymbolismThis combines the floral symbols of Canada and British Columbia, maple leaves and dogwood flowers. |
MottoBlazonFLOURISH UNDER THE SUN; SymbolismThe phrase FLOURISH UNDER THE SUN makes a reference to the Arms design. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a coyote guardant, sinister a lynx, each Or and standing on a grassy mound Vert; SymbolismThe coyote and lynx are local animals. In some native cultures, the coyote is portrayed as the creator of earth and humans. The lynx is traditionally emblematic of keen vision. The compartment represents the Nicola Valley and the nearby mountains. |
Flag of the Corporation of the City of MerrittBlazonPer fess Or and Vert, in dexter chief an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on June 11, 2005 in Volume 139, page 2034 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept by Heinz Lange and Patrick Lean, assisted by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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