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Town of Stewiacke
Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Flag
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 184
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a fess wavy between in chief a pine tree flanked by two milk pails and in base a steam locomotive wheel Argent;
Crest
A bald eagle wings elevated and addorsed holding in the dexter claw a smallmouth bass and perched on elm branches proper;
Motto
RESPECT • GROWTH • PROSPERITY;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and white are the town and provincial colours. The wavy stripe refers to the town’s name, derived from the Mi’kmaq word Esiktaweak, meaning “a place where sands move”, being a reference to the winding Stewiacke River. The pine tree symbolizes the forestry industry, and the milk pails indicate the importance of dairy farms in the local economy. The railway wheel refers to the town’s origins with its rail station established in the 1850s.
Crest
The eagle is a notable local bird, and the bass symbolizes sport fishing in the local rivers. The elm branches refer to the trees that were once a feature of local streets.
Motto
Not applicable