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William Allistair Fraser

Sherwood Park, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Flag
March 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 471

Arms of William Allistair Fraser
Arms of William Allistair Fraser Arms of William Allistair Fraser

Arms of William Allistair Fraser

Blazon

Azure a pronghorn antelope’s head erased Or between three fraises Argent;

Symbolism

The arms are based on the blue field and three white strawberry flowers (fraises) of the Chief of the Clan Fraser, represented by a five-leaved figure. The antelope's head alludes to Mr. Fraser's service in the RCMP, having been stationed in K Division (Alberta), which uses an antelope as its badge.

Crest of William Allistair Fraser

Blazon

Issuant from a circle of strawberries and wild roses, a cherry tree fructed proper;

Symbolism

The cherry tree has been chosen as a symbol for education that alludes to Mr. Fraser's experience as an instructor in sociology and first aid. The strawberries echo the crest of the Chief of the Clan Fraser, which has a strawberry plant. The wild roses refer to the province of Alberta.

Motto of William Allistair Fraser

Blazon

FAMILY • DUTY • HONOUR;

Symbolism

Not applicable
Flag of William Allistair Fraser Flag of William Allistair Fraser

Flag of William Allistair Fraser

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3451 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Allistair Fraser Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Allistair Fraser Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Allistair Fraser Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Allistair Fraser

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