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The wavy bar symbolises the St. Maurice river in the town. The bolt of lightning on the bar symbolises the hydro-electric power plant in La Tuque. The two pine trees in the uppe rhalf are a symbol for the importance of forestery. The bonnet in the base is a canting element, it is a 'tuque' in French. The shield is surrounded by maple leaves and the motto Industriis et labore cresco", means "By work and industry I grow". | The wavy bar symbolises the St. Maurice river in the town. The bolt of lightning on the bar symbolises the hydro-electric power plant in La Tuque. The two pine trees in the uppe rhalf are a symbol for the importance of forestery. The bonnet in the base is a canting element, it is a 'tuque' in French. The shield is surrounded by maple leaves and the motto Industriis et labore cresco", means "By work and industry I grow". | ||