- The Governor General of Canada
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William Allistair Fraser
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Flag
March 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 471
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a pronghorn antelope’s head erased Or between three fraises Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a circle of strawberries and wild roses, a cherry tree fructed proper;
Motto
FAMILY • DUTY • HONOUR;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Symbolism
Arms
The arms are based on the blue field and three white strawberry flowers (fraises) of the Chief of the Clan Fraser, represented by a five-leaved figure. The antelope's head alludes to Mr. Fraser's service in the RCMP, having been stationed in K Division (Alberta), which uses an antelope as its badge.
Crest
The cherry tree has been chosen as a symbol for education that alludes to Mr. Fraser's experience as an instructor in sociology and first aid. The strawberries echo the crest of the Chief of the Clan Fraser, which has a strawberry plant. The wild roses refer to the province of Alberta.
Motto
Not applicable
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 29, 2005, in Volume 139, page 3451 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
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual