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Port Alberni, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
March 26, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 201
Arms of George Garnet ReynoldsBlazonOr on a pile between two garbs Vert a falcon close Argent; SymbolismThe gold and green allude to Saskatchewan, Dr. Reynolds’ birthplace. The green triangular shape represents the Alberni Valley, British Columbia, his home for over 50 years, and also his Irish ancestors. The white falcon is a symbol of his Icelandic forebears. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of pine cones, two hands in saltire proper cuffed Argent before a serpent glissant Gules; SymbolismThe crest symbolises Dr. Reynolds’ profession as a chiropractor with the hands in a typical “adjustment” position. The serpent represents a crooked spine. It is coloured red as a reference to Dr. Reynolds’ nickname, “Red”. |
MottoBlazonINTEGRITY; SymbolismINTEGRITY; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeIndividual |