- The Governor General of Canada
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District of Chilliwack
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 1993
Vol. II, p. 275
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a cross nowy Argent charged with four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;
Crest
A Mural Crown Argent charged with maple leaves Vert alternating with dogwood flowers proper;
Supporters
Rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure charged with a Salish salmon Or a grassy mound charged with two ploughs affronté Argent between two fir tree groves Vert dexter a stag Argent attired and unguled Or gorged with a collar pendant therefrom a pentagon Vert charged with an ear of corn in pale Or sinister a stallion Argent crined and unguled Or gorged with a like collar and pendant;
Motto
COR VIRIDE PROVINCIAE. This Latin phrase means "The green heart of the province".
Flag
Vert a long cross nowy couched Argent and extended to the edges charged with four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;
Badge
Four hearts their points conjoined within an annulet Vert;
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 March 19, 1994, in Volume 128, page 1684 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Alastair Priestly
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government