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Canadian Civic Heraldry

PENHOLD

Province : Alberta

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on July 15, 2004.

The quills are a reference to the Town's name, reputedly where a clerk's pen had stuck in a map. The central stripe edged in gold indicates the importance of the north-south railway line in the Town's history which stood alongside five grain elevators, now demolished. The traditional heraldic “vair” shapes are very similar to the distinctive outline of grain elevators, a feature of the Canadian prairies for many years.

The mural crown is a traditional symbol of municipal authority, shown here in the Town colours. The marsh harrier hawk is a local bird, and makes reference to the former Royal Canadian Air Force base that stood nearby.

The mule deer are local animals. The rough fescue grass is one of the official emblems of Alberta.

The motto HONOURING THE PAST • CHALLENGING THE FUTURE is a phrase suggested by Stewart Ford, a resident of Penhold who also initiated the grant of arms.

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