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Geraldton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 517
Arms of The Corporation of the Municipality of GreenstoneBlazonArgent on a fess Vert a barrulet Or; SymbolismThe green stripe indicates the geological features known as the Greenstone Belt, and it also resembles the geographical shape of the Municipality. The gold stripe on it recalls the gold found within the landscape, the foundation of the area’s early economy. The white indicates the snow that covers the region for much of the year. |
CrestBlazonA demi moose Or its dexter hoof resting on a miner’s pick Argent hafted Vert; SymbolismThe moose is a local animal known for its strength and resilience. The miner’s pick indicates the original importance of mining in the region’s economy. |
MottoBlazonSPIRIT OF THE NORTH; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo grey wolves proper each gorged with a collar Vert pendent therefrom a pomme, that to the dexter charged with a railway wheel, that to the sinister with a fish Or, both standing on a rocky mound proper set with pine branches Vert above barry wavy Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe wolves are local animals already in use as identifying symbols of the area. The green discs allude to the name Greenstone, and the symbols on them indicate the past importance of the railways and the present importance of sport and commercial fishing in the area. The compartment refers to the Canadian Shield, the local forestry industry and the many lakes in the Municipality. |
Flag of The Corporation of the Municipality of GreenstoneBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of The Corporation of the Municipality of GreenstoneBlazonOn a miner’s pick and a double-bitted axe in saltire Argent hafted Vert, a railway wheel Or charged with a grey wolf’s head erased proper; SymbolismThe badge combines references to the mining and forestry industries, the railway, and the wolf supporters. |
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 Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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