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The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
November 20, 2008
Vol. V, p. 358
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Blazon
Flag
Azure on a Canadian pale Argent an escutcheon of the Arms;
Arms
Per chevron rompu Azure and Or, in base the silhouette of the Alaska Highway Mile 0 sign Azure;
Crest
Issuant from a mural crown Or set with flames Azure and gouttes Sable, a raven close Azure holding in its beak an aspen leaf Or;
Supporters
Two elk Or attired and unguled Azure each girded of a Métis sash proper and standing on a grassy mount Vert set with goldenrod and wheat Or;
Motto
NEW FRONTIERS · NEW BEGINNINGS;
Symbolism
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Arms
The design is based on the emblem of the city, which indicates the Alberta Pool grain elevator (one of several that once stood in the city) and the importance of agriculture in the City’s economy. The signpost is an important landmark in the City, and indicates the transformative effect that the Alaska Highway had on the city when it was built during the Second World War.
Crest
The mural crown indicates a municipal government. The raven is a local bird. The black drops and blue flames indicate the importance of the energy industries to the local economy. The aspen leaf is a symbol of forestry.
Supporters
The elk are local animals. The wheat is a reference to local agriculture, and the goldenrod is the official floral emblem of the city.
Motto
Not applicable
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 21, 2009, in Volume 143, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government