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Gordie Dennis Wiebe
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Jillene Marie Lakevold, Colin Peter Wiebe and Nicole Yvonne Wiebe
January 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 325
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Blazon
Arms
Paly Gules and Argent a fess counterchanged, each section Gules charged with a cogwheel Or;
Crest
Two wings addorsed Gules issuant from a coronet of mullets Or set on a rim Azure edged Argent;
Motto
WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
Two glass cutters in saltire Argent surmounted by a billet Gules charged with a cogwheel Or;
Differenced Arms for Jillene Marie Lakevold, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The Arms of Gordie Dennis Wiebe with the fess wavy;
Differenced Arms for Colin Peter Wiebe, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The Arms of Gordie Dennis Wiebe within a bordure counterchanged; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following the latter’s death;
Differenced Arms for Nicole Yvonne Wiebe, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The Arms of Gordie Dennis Wiebe within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The white rectangles represent panes of glass, a reference to Mr. Wiebe’s work in the fenestration industry. The cogwheels symbolize industry and thus Mr. Wiebe’s career in business.
Crest
The eagle wings allude to the national symbol of Germany, Russia and Poland, countries from where Mr. Wiebe’s ancestors came. A crest of two aligned wings is characteristic of western and central European heraldry. The stars refer to the Stella Maris, the symbol of Acadia, indicating Mr. Wiebe’s wife’s Acadian heritage. The blue, gold, white and red colours are taken from the flag of Acadia.
Motto
This phrase is taken from Ecclesiastes 9:10: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might,” and expresses Mr. Wiebe’s belief in hard work and determination.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The red rectangle and cogwheel are taken from the Arms. The glass cutter refers to Mr. Wiebe’s work in the fenestration industry.
Differenced Arms for Jillene Marie Lakevold, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The central stripe is wavy to refer to water and thus to the word “lake” in her surname.
Differenced Arms for Colin Peter Wiebe, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The border is a mark of difference that he will remove when he inherits the Arms.
Differenced Arms for Nicole Yvonne Wiebe, child of Gordie Dennis Wiebe
The border is here a permanent mark of difference.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 27, 2021, in Volume 155, page 1321 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual