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Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms and Supporters
November 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 252
Arms of Lynda Maureen HaverstockBlazonAzure between three books Argent bound Or four garbs in fess also Or; SymbolismHer Honour's family's involvement in agriculture is represented by the four stacks of grain, the four being a reference to Their Honours'children. Since this is a prominent symbol found in the coat of arms of the province, the grain also represents service to the people of Saskatchewan as Lieutenant Governor. The three books refer to the triple aspects of Her Honour=s career as a clinical psychologist: teaching, research and practice. As well, the open book is a traditional symbol in heraldry for knowledge and its application. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of prairie crocuses proper, a demi lion Gules wearing a coronet of maple leaves and prairie lilies and grasping the mace of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Saskatchewan Or; SymbolismThe lower part of the crest is a circlet of prairie crocuses, one of Her Honour's favourite flowers. Rising out of the circlet is the upper part of a red lion with gold claws. The lion wears an open crown or coronet composed of a gold circlet set on the upper rim with maple leaves and prairie lily flowers. The lion holds a representation of the mace of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in gold. The lion is a royal beast and refers to vice-regal office. Its red colour alludes to the lion in the coat of arms of the province. The coronet made of maple leaves and prairie lilies, the provincial flower, symbolizes Her Honour's service to the people of Saskatchewan, and the mace, service in the Legislature. |
MottoBlazonCOURAGE WISDOM INTEGRITY; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a wood bison Argent accorné and unguled Or, sinister a horse Argent maned and unguled Or, both gorged with a collar of maple leaves Gules pendent therefrom a hurt, that to the dexter charged with a treble and a bass clef, that to the sinister charged with masks of comedy and tragedy Or, standing on a mound set with conifers Vert and in base tapissé of wheat Or issuant from barry wavy Azure and Argent; SymbolismThe wood bison is Her Honour's choice of animal, and having it shown in white makes it the most spiritual. The white horse refers to her father's long involvement with horses, specifically the Arabian palomino. The collars of maple leaves represent Canada and the medallions symbolize the importance of music and theatre in Her Honour's life. The colours white, blue and red are the colours of Norway, so the combination provides a way of honouring the significant Norwegian heritage in Their Honours' families. The compartment draws together the grain fields, forests, lakes and rivers of the Saskatchewan landscape. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3981 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 PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationLieutenant Governor |