Prince Albert
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PRINCE ALBERT
Province : Saskatchewan
Official blazon
Arms : Vert a beaver proper between three garbs Or.br>
Crest: Issuant from a coronet composed of eight trefoils set on a rim Or a white spruce tree proper.
Supporters: On a grassy mound dexter a constable of the North-West Mounted Police sinister a North American Indian of the Plain Crees tribe both in late nineteenth century dress proper.
Motto: PROUD HERITAGE BOLD DESTINY
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on August 5, 1992.
The shield with the beaver and three sheaves of wheat represent the fur trade of the early days and our agricultural industry. The white spruce depicts the lumbering industry.
The North West Mounted Police Constable reflects the connection between The Force and The City which has existed since the Riei uprising of 1885.
The Plains Cree Indian in full regalia represents the Indians who inhabited this area when Prince Albert was founded in 1866.
The emblem at the top of the shield depicts a portion of The Coat of Arms of Prince Albert the Prince Consort. Royal permission was granted for such usage.
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