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The City of Trail
Trail, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Supporters
April 3, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 93
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Blazon
Arms
Argent two smokestacks set on a wall Gules masoned Sable issuant from a base wavy Argent charged with a bar wavy, a chief dancetty Gules;
Crest
A stag's head erased Gules attired Sable gorged with a collar of dogwood flowers alternating with maple leaves Argent;
Supporters
On a grassy mound Vert two bears Sable each holding a hockey stick Argent taped Sable;
Motto
HOME OF CHAMPIONS;
Symbolism
Arms
The wall and smokestacks represent the smelting and refining industry in the city. The wavy base refers to the geographical setting by the Columbia River.
Crest
The stag represents an animal found in the area. The collar combines the floral symbols of Canada and British Columbia.
Supporters
The two bears represent animals found in the area. The hockey sticks represent the two World Hockey Championships won by Trail teams and the many other hockey championships won by community teams.
Motto
This captures the essence of the community championships.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 3, 2001, in Volume 135, page 4057 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government