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Rossland, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
February 29, 1996
Vol. III, p. 145
Arms of the Corporation of the City of RosslandBlazonPer chevron Argent and Gules billetty Or on a Canadian pale per chevron Gules and Argent in chief a coronet the rim set above with bezants alternating with maple leaves Or in base a representation of a female downhill skier on the course contourné Gules; SymbolismThe colour red recalls Red Mountain, one of the city’s most dramatic features. The narrow gold rectangles on either side refer to the tremendous gold mines of the region, notably Le Roi, which is also represented by the alternating maple leaf and disc crown for Canada and wealth. The broad band of white on the mountain alludes to the ski runs and alpine recreation. The female skier evokes the triumphs of Nancy Greene and Karen Lee Gartner, who trained and skied on the Rossland slopes. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of snowflakes Argent a cubit arm proper grasping a miner's pick on which are set two skis in saltire one in front one behind Or; SymbolismThe snowflake crown is illustrative of the majesty of the local peaks of the Monashees and of winter sports. The arm signifies the determined spirit of the community. The miner’s pick refers to the discovery of gold, and the skis symbolize the new economic directions and the historic achievements on the local slopes. |
MottoBlazonTHE MOUNTAINS OUR TREASURE; SymbolismThis phrase celebrates the natural and mining heritage of the city and winter and summer recreation. |
SupportersBlazonOn a mound of lava rock set above with coniferous trees all proper dexter an eagle Or gorged with mullets Argent fimbriated Gules pendant therefrom a sword also Gules sinister a bear Sable billety Or gorged with snowflakes alternating with maple leaves Argent; SymbolismThe bald eagle, wearing a collar of stars from which hangs a red sword, is a visual pun of the city’s mines, “War Eagle” and “Centre Star”. The black bear, with gold rectangles, which is also a visual pun of other mining sites, emphasizes the gold found during the period before the Second World War. The collar of snowflakes and maple leaves recalls the city’s location and the wealth gained from the winter recreation industry. |
Flag of the Corporation of the City of RosslandBlazonAzure the arms of Rossland fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Corporation of the City of RosslandBlazonA coronet rim set above with bezants and maple leaves alternately enfiled by a miner's pick head upwards on which are set two skis in saltire one in front and one behind all Or; 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 March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 936 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. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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