- The Governor General of Canada
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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;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A saltire Argent fimbriated Azure, overall a plate charged with a bison statant Azure;
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
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 8, 2008, in Volume 142, page 550 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of John Neill, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Robert Grey
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government