- The Governor General of Canada
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David Paul Werklund
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 324
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Blazon
Arms
Per fess Vert and Sable a mullet of eight points disjointed Or between three bezants;
Crest
A demi-bald eagle displayed proper issuant from a circlet of garbs Or bound Azure and wild roses proper;
Motto
BELIEVE IN YOUR VISION;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A pomme charged with a mullet of eight points disjointed Or its interstices Sable;
Symbolism
Arms
The green section represents both Mr. Werklund’s agricultural roots as well as his interest in the environment. The black section symbolizes Mr. Werklund’s experience in the oil and gas industry. The gold discs on the green background evoke the successful crops produced from working the land. The gold disc on black alludes to the idea of “black gold,” a phrase attributed to finding oil. The star represents the many entrepreneurial endeavours and leadership roles of Mr. Werklund’s career.
Crest
The eagle represents the idea of freedom. The garbs of wheat shown in the gold and blue provincial colours represent Mr. Werklund’s agricultural roots in Alberta. The wild roses, the provincial flower, symbolize Mr. Werklund’s thankfulness for his heritage in Alberta
Motto
This phrase expresses Mr. Werklund’s belief in having motivation to act throughout one’s life.
Flag
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Badge
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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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual