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Gordie Dennis Wiebe
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jillene Marie Lakevold, Colin Peter Wiebe and Nicole Yvonne Wiebe
January 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 325
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Blazon
Arms
Paly Gules and Argent a fess counterchanged, each section Gules charged with a cogwheel Or;
Crest
Two wings addorsed Gules issuant from a coronet of mullets Or set on a rim Azure edged Argent;
Motto
WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT;
Symbolism
Arms
The white rectangles represent panes of glass, a reference to Mr. Wiebe’s work in the fenestration industry. The cogwheels symbolize industry and thus Mr. Wiebe’s career in business.
Crest
The eagle wings allude to the national symbol of Germany, Russia and Poland, countries from where Mr. Wiebe’s ancestors came. A crest of two aligned wings is characteristic of western and central European heraldry. The stars refer to the Stella Maris, the symbol of Acadia, indicating Mr. Wiebe’s wife’s Acadian heritage. The blue, gold, white and red colours are taken from the flag of Acadia.
Motto
This phrase is taken from Ecclesiastes 9:10: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might,” and expresses Mr. Wiebe’s belief in hard work and determination.