Calgary
CALGARY
Province: Alberta
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Origin/meaning
The arms were officially adopted in 1902. The colours were determined in 1984.
The arms show bull buffalo on a maple leaf (representing Canada) that surmounts the St George's Cross (representing England). The chief shows a setting sun over the Rocky Mountains. The sun also appears above the crown.
The supporters symbolise the importance of cattle herding at the time.
Below the shield are two red maple leaves (symbolizing Canada), a thistle (for Scotland), leek (for Wales), shamrocks (for Ireland) and a rose (for England).
The motto, "Onward" is placed between the years of incorporation as a town (1884) and as a city (1894). Literature: information from the Calgary Municipal handbook (2022)
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