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City of Leduc
Leduc, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 20, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 391
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Blazon
Arms
Or goutté de poix a ducal coronet Gules;
Crest
Issuant from a ducal coronet Gules, a hawk rising Or;
Supporters
Two white-tailed deer Or each gorged with a wreath of wild roses proper and ducal coronets Gules and standing on a mound tapissé of wheat Or set with wild roses proper rising from barry wavy Azure and Argent;
Motto
INTEGRITAS UNITAS FIRMITAS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a sun in splendour Or a ducal coronet Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
The gold and red link the Arms to the colours used by the City in its current wordmark. The gold symbolizes the wealth from grain and, from the oil that for more than 50 years has been a pillar of the local, provincial and national economy. The black drops are a traditional heraldic method of representing oil, and here they represent the first wells that were tapped, the huge Leduc oil field beginning in 1947. The ducal coronet is a pun on the name of the City and honours its namesake, Père Leduc.
Crest
The coronet links the crest with the shield. The hawk was one of several creatures chosen by Council’s Advisory Committee to represent the natural heritage of the area. It also symbolizes acuity of sight as Council and citizens look forward to the future.
Supporters
The deer have also been chosen to represent the City’s natural heritage. Their collars repeat one of the central symbols of the shield and refer to the City’s name. The compartment refers to the grainfields surrounding the City which remain an important component of its economy. The water represents Telford Lake, a centrepiece for Leduc’s recreational activities. The wild rose emphasizes Leduc’s status as an Albertan community.
Motto
Meaning “Integrity, unity, strength”, the Motto was chosen by the Committee to represent Leduc’s character and aspirations.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The sun symbolizes both light and growth, and the coronet, the City’s name.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 689 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Government