- The Governor General of Canada
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City of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
September 5, 1992
Vol. II, p. 187
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a garb Or on a chief Bleu-Céleste a buffalo statant Or;
Crest
On a mural crown Azure masoned Or the central three merlons supporting a representation of the Royal Crown proper;
Supporters
On a grassy mound proper dexter a North-West Mounted Policeman circa 1882 sinister a Royal Canadian Mounted Policewoman circa 1992 both in uniform proper;
Motto
FLOREAT REGINA. This Latin phrase means "May Regina flourish".
Flag
Azure a base Or in canton a representation of the Royal Crown Argent;
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 5, 1992, in Volume 126, page 3669 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the City of Regina, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government