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Vibank, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms
October 10, 1995
Vol. III, p. 55
Arms of Katherina Fahlman Selinger SchaafBlazonVert on a cross nowy érablé a sod house Vert first and fourth a poppy flower second and third two rings interlaced Or; SymbolismThe green field is a reference to the coat of arms of Saskatchewan, where the first Fahlmans (Mrs. Schaff’s parents) settled in 1893. It also represents new life, growth and beginnings. The gold and the cross are references to the Fahlmans’ Catholic faith. The maple leaf finials are a reference to the challenge to create new opportunities in the Canadian west. The sod house symbolizes Mrs. Schaff’s first home and the fact that family is always at the centre of the Fahlmans’ lives. The poppy represents freedom, and the gold band rings are a reference to the founding couple and the ongoing unions across the Fahlman generations. |
CrestBlazonRising from a circlet of edelweiss flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a dove Argent bearing in its beak ears of grain Or; SymbolismThe circlet of edelweiss recalls Mrs. Schaff’s Russian heritage as well as the enhancement of lands acquired in Saskatchewan. The dove symbolizes peace, and the stalks of grain are a reference to the first crops harvested by her parents. |
MottoBlazonFAITH FREEDOM FAMILY; SymbolismThese three words repeat the motifs of the Arms and Crest. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept by Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherSusan Nelson Recipient TypeIndividual |