Coat of arms of Edmonton

Coat of Arms of Edmonton

Details
Armiger	Edmonton, Alberta
Adopted	1994
Crest	features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital.
Escutcheon	The sun emblazoned on the shield represents Edmonton's above-average amount of sunshine. The city's importance as an aviation and industrial centre is illustrated by a winged wheel. A wavy ribbon symbolises the North Saskatchewan River. A sheaf symbolises agriculture.
Supporters	On the left, a métis explorer, a reminder of the city's fur trading past, looks to the future. On the right, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, represents education and the University of Alberta.
Compartment	The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount.
Motto	Industry – Integrity – Progress

The coat of arms of Edmonton was granted on 28 October 1994.

Blazon

Crest: features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital.
Shield: The sun emblazoned on the shield represents Edmonton's above-average amount of sunshine. The city's importance as an aviation and industrial centre is illustrated by a winged wheel. A wavy ribbon symbolises the North Saskatchewan River. A sheaf symbolises agriculture.
Supporters: On the left, a métis explorer, a reminder of the city's fur trading past, looks to the future. On the right, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, represents education and the University of Alberta.
Compartment (Base): The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount.
Motto: A scroll below the arms reads "Industry – Integrity – Progress"

Edmonton

Features	Coat of arms Demographics Edmonton Journal Flag Notable Edmontonians Religion Sister cities

History	1978 Commonwealth Games 1983 Summer Universiade Annexations City Centre Airport Fort Edmonton Park Heritage buildings Hotel Macdonald North Saskatchewan River flood of 1915 Princess Theatre Strathcona List of mayors Timeline Tornado

Geography	Aspen parkland Capital Region Downtown Metropolitan areas Neighbourhoods North Saskatchewan River Ribbon of Green Parks William Hawrelak Park Whitemud Creek

Economy	Alberta's Industrial Heartland Companies BioWare EPCOR Utilities PCL Construction Stantec West Edmonton Mall Tallest buildings

Politics	City Council City Hall Elections Mayor List of mayors

Public services	Federal Fire Hospitals Police Remand Centre

Education	Catholic schools List of libraries List of schools List of Universities and colleges MacEwan University Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Public library Public schools University of Alberta alumni faculty

Culture	K-Days Media Museums Music Sport Theaters Wilfred Watson

Transportation and infrastructure	Airports Authority International airport Anthony Henday Drive Bridges Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Pedway Railway Station Transit system Light Rail Transit

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Offices	Governor General (Flag) Herald Chancellor Chief Herald Deputy Chief Herald

Heralds in ordinary, extraordinary and emeritus	Assiniboine Athabaska Coppermine Fraser Miramichi Saguenay Saint-Laurent Albion Capilano Cowichan Dauphin Niagara Rouge Outaouais

Publication	Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada

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