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Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Clandeboye, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2007
Vol. V, p. 174
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a saltire nowy Argent a bison statant Azure;
Crest
The southwest bastion of Lower Fort Garry proper;
Supporters
Two does Argent unguled Azure standing on a limestone outcrop proper;
Motto
IN UNION IS STRENGTH;
Symbolism
Arms
A blue shield with a white diagonal cross is the coat of arms attributed to St. Andrew. The bison is taken from the arms of Manitoba.
Crest
Lower Fort Garry, located in St. Andrews, was a significant fur-trading post.
Supporters
The does are a reference to the rapids known as Sault à la biche (biche is French for doe). The limestone is a local geological feature.
Motto
Not applicable