Province of Saskatchewan

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Regina, Saskatchewan
Registration of a Flag
November 15, 2010
Vol. VI, p. 8

Flag of the Province of Saskatchewan
Flag of the Province of Saskatchewan
 
Flag of the Province of Saskatchewan

Flag of the Province of Saskatchewan

Blazon

Per fess Vert and Or, in the fly a prairie lily slipped and leaved proper, in the dexter chief an escutcheon of the Arms of Saskatchewan fimbriated Argent;

Symbolism

The green represents the northern forested areas of the province, while the yellow represents the southern grain growing areas. The western red lily is the provincial floral emblem.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3514 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the Flag of the Province of Saskatchewan

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Anthony Drake.

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Provincial & Territorial (General)

Other Information

The flag was authorized by Royal Proclamation on 12 September 1969, effective 22 September 1969.
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