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Saint-Flavien, Quebec
Grant of arms and Flag
July 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 509
Arms of the Municipalité de Saint-FlavienBlazonPer chevron tapissé of wheat Or and Argent semé de flames Azure, a chevron its apex terminating in a cross Argent; SymbolismThe chevron and the gold, white and blue colours are taken from the coat of arms used by Monseigneur Pierre-Flavien Turgeon (1787-1867), the fourth Archbishop of Quebec, after whom Saint-Flavien was named. The cross (“croix” in French) at the chevron’s summit recalls the original territories of Saint-Flavien, Sainte-Croix de Lotbinière, and the parish of Saint-Flavien-de-Sainte-Croix, created in 1845. The upper part of the shield clearly shows the importance of agriculture in the history of Saint-Flavien. The diagonal orientation of the ears of wheat allude to the plots of land arranged diagonally to the river. The lower part of the shield represents the natural gas reservoir at Saint-Flavien, a fundamental characteristic of the city’s present and future identity. |
MottoBlazonGÉNÉROSITÉ ET SOLIDARITÉ; SymbolismMeaning "Generosity and solidarity", the Motto expresses the united character of the citizens of the city. |
Flag of the Municipalité de Saint-FlavienBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 430 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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