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Edmonton, Alberta Cambodia
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 282
Arms of Arthur Brian ShookBlazonPer pale Azure and Or, a pile reversed per pale dovetailed counterchanged; SymbolismThe main colours of the arms are the choice of Mr. Shook, and the colours of his home province, Alberta. The dovetailed line refers to his grandfather's trade as a carpenter, and the angled line makes a reference to the roof of a house, and therefore to Mr. Shook's profession as an architectural technologist. The steep form of the angle can also refer to the distinctive buildings in the market square of Hackenburg, Germany, the home of Mr. Shook's ancestors. |
CrestBlazonA vol Or enclosing a pair of dividers Azure; SymbolismThe outstretched eagle wings are a feature of German heraldry, and therefore make reference to Mr. Shook's heritage. They also indicate the fact that Mr. Shook's father and his brothers have been involved in flying, and that Mr. Shook himself has a private flying licence. The dividers are a reference to Mr. Shook's profession. |
MottoBlazonOPUS ARTIFICEM PROBAT; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "The work proves the craftsman". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |