Arms of the City of Melfort
Arms of the City of Melfort
Blazon
Per fess bevelled, in chief paly pily Sable and Or, in base Vert;
Symbolism
Green, gold and black are the city colours, indicative of the rich black soil, the grain belt, and the parkland of the region. The gold rays and the jagged division line indicate the northern lights or Aurora borealis, which give the city its nickname, the “City of Northern Lights”.
Crest of the City of Melfort
Blazon
A demi male griffin Vert beaked, membered and rayed Or;
Symbolism
The crest uses two of the city colours, which are also the provincial colours. The griffin is a powerful creature that guards treasure, and here it represents stewardship of the riches of the land. This type of griffin is shown with rays, which furthers the allusion to the northern lights in the arms.
Motto of the City of Melfort
Blazon
FROM MANY BUILDERS ONE COMMUNITY;
Symbolism
Not applicable
Supporters of the City of Melfort
Blazon
Two wapitis Or attired and unguled Sable, standing on a compartment tapissé of wheat Or;
Symbolism
The wapiti are shown in the other combination of city colours, and allude to the nearby Wapiti Regional Park. The base of wheat refers to the agricultural base of the local economy.
