- The Governor General of Canada
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Town of Peace River
Peace River, Alberta
Registration of Arms and Supporters
February 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 259
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a pall wavy Argent charged with a like pall Azure overall a dove volant holding a sprig of olive in its beak, all between in chief a mural crown, in the dexter flank a stalk of three ears of wheat and in the sinister flank a tomahawk contourné Or;
Crest
A Canada goose wings displayed proper gorged of a mural crown Or each wing charged with a bar barry wavy Argent and Azure;
Supporters
Two moose reguardant proper attired and unguled Or collared with a bar gemel wavy Argent holding in the mouth a branch of olive fructed proper;
Symbolism
Arms
Green represents the agricultural fertility of the area surrounding the town, while the wavy blue and white bands represent the confluence of the Smoky and Peace rivers. The combination of the dove, a traditional symbol of peace, and the water provides a canting reference to the town’s name. The tomahawk alludes to the conflicts between the Cree and Dane-zaa (Beaver) First Nations that were resolved by a truce, the origin of the river’s name, while the wheat represents agriculture. The mural crown is a heraldic symbol denoting a municipality.
Crest
The Canada goose is emblematic of the nation. The mural crown and the wavy bands signify a town situated on a river.
Supporters
Moose are indigenous to the area around Peace River. The wavy bands around their necks, along with the olive branches in their mouths, provide a second canting reference to the town’s name, as olive branches are also associated with peace.
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
Government
The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 April 1967.