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Kimberley, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 530
Arms of the City of KimberleyBlazonVert on a billet Or a pallet wavy Azure, a chief dancetty Or; SymbolismThe green represents the rich forest around the City and the peaks of the dividing line, the mountain landscape. The rectangle symbolizes the City itself, set in the forest. The vertical wavy line is Mark Creek, a central feature of Kimberley’s setting and history and representative of ecological developments and improvements. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of snowflakes Argent, a ponderosa pine Vert, its trunk and branches Or; SymbolismThe coronet salutes Kimberley’s famous amenities for winter recreation. The pine, one of a number of species appearing in many parts of the City, symbolizes the City’s natural environment offering opportunities for many recreational activities. It also refers to the ancient concept of the tree of life. |
MottoBlazonRECORDAMUR OMNIUM; SymbolismRECORDAMUR OMNIUM, meaning “We are mindful of all”, represents Council’s care for the whole community and each one’s duty to think of the well-being of one’s fellow citizens. |
SupportersBlazonTwo stags Or each gorged with a collar of pine needles Vert standing on a rocky mound and cut timbers proper; SymbolismThe deer symbolize the natural heritage found in the City’s surroundings, and their pine collars, the importance of the forest for economic and recreational purposes. The base consists of timber and stone to represent earth and the City’s beginning through mining, especially the historic Sullivan Mine, which for decades was one of the largest and most important in Canada. Timber and stone are also used in Alpine architecture, commonly used in Kimberley today. |
Flag of the City of KimberleyBlazonVert on a Canadian pale Or an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the City of KimberleyBlazonOn a pomme enflamed of six rays a billet Or charged with a pallet wavy Azure all surmounting a snowflake Argent; SymbolismThe badge borrows the symbolism of part of the shield and adds the idea of winter and summer recreations. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 431 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada and Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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