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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Supporters
September 16, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 242
Arms of Lois Elsa HoleBlazonPer chevron rompu Or and Vert, the centre section heightened of two points, in chief two wild roses proper, in base an open book Argent bound Or; SymbolismThe dividing line represents two peaks of a greenhouse viewed from one end, celebrating Her Honour's pioneering efforts in this field in Alberta. The two wild roses refer to Their Honours' two sons, and the book represents Her Honour's love of learning and long involvement with education. The shield surmounts the Badge of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and is surrounded by the motto ribbon of the Order of Canada. Below the shield are show the Badges of (from left to right) Dame of Justice of the Order of St John, a member of the Order of Canada, and the Alberta Order of Excellence. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of roses Argent and roses Gules, a demi lion Or crowned erablé Gules, its dexter paw resting on a closed book Vert clasped Or; SymbolismThe lion refers to Alberta and Saskatchewan, where it appears in the provincial coats of arms; to England, His Honour's ancestral homeland; and to the lion of the arms of the Scottish family of Buchanan, and being a reference to Her Honour's birthplace in Saskatchewan. The maple leaf coronet symbolizes her service to Canada and as the Queen's representative in Alberta, while the roses, repeating the reference to Her Honour's favourite flower, are shown in Canada's national colours. The book represents both Her Honour's long involvement with education as a school trustee and as Chancellor of the University of Alberta, and the importance she attaches to education. |
MottoBlazonCARE AND NURTURE; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
SupportersBlazonTwo German shepherds Or gorged with collars of wild roses and prairie lilies proper, standing on a compartment set with grassy mounds Vert and tapissé of wheat Or; SymbolismThe wheat field represents both Saskatchewan and the central part played by this grain in the making of bread, a staple with a great symbolic significance to the Doukhoubors, and hence a strong reference to Her Honour's father. The green grass represents an important element of landscaping and gardening. The German Shepherds were chosen by Her Honour as they are a strong intelligent breed for which Her Honour indicated a preference. Their collars combine the official provincial flowers of Alberta and Saskatchewan. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3980 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 PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationLieutenant Governor |