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Sherwood Park, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Flag
March 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 471
Arms of William Allistair FraserBlazonAzure a pronghorn antelope’s head erased Or between three fraises Argent; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circle of strawberries and wild roses, a cherry tree fructed proper; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonFAMILY • DUTY • HONOUR; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of William Allistair FraserBlazonA banner 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 October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3451 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |