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The Edmonton Exhibition Association Limited

Edmonton, Alberta
Registration of Arms and Badge
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 143

Arms of the Edmonton Exhibition Association Limited

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Blazon

Arms

Vert a saltire Or surmounted by a rose Gules seeded proper between in chief an open book proper edged Or and in base a cogwheel Argent charged with a goutte d’huile, in each flank a garb Or;

Crest

Two quills in saltire Or in front of a lyre Gules;

Motto

PRO BONO PUBLICO;


Symbolism

Arms

The garbs of wheat refer to agriculture while the cogwheel and drop of oil allude to the importance of industry, oil and gas to the region. The book refers to the educational aspect of the association’s mandate. The wild rose is the provincial flower of Alberta.

Crest

The quills represent education. The lyre possibly refers to entertainment.

Motto

This Latin phrase, meaning “For the public good,” speaks to the association’s mission.