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The Edmonton Exhibition Association Limited
Edmonton, Alberta
Registration of Arms and Badge
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 143
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a saltire Or surmounted by a rose Gules seeded proper between in chief an open book proper edged Or and in base a cogwheel Argent charged with a goutte d’huile, in each flank a garb Or;
Crest
Two quills in saltire Or in front of a lyre Gules;
Motto
PRO BONO PUBLICO;
Badge
A torch Or enflamed proper surmounted by a horse courant Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The garbs of wheat refer to agriculture while the cogwheel and drop of oil allude to the importance of industry, oil and gas to the region. The book refers to the educational aspect of the association’s mandate. The wild rose is the provincial flower of Alberta.
Crest
The quills represent education. The lyre possibly refers to entertainment.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “For the public good,” speaks to the association’s mission.
Badge
The horse symbolizes horseracing and the racetrack in use since the early 20th century, which became the seat of the Canadian Derby in the late 1950s.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of the College of Arms, London.
Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres
Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Non-Profit Organization
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 March 1963.