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Cardston, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 198
Arms of the Town of CardstonBlazonOr a carriage wheel within an orle Azure surmounted at each angle by a billet Argent; SymbolismThe gold background symbolizes the town’s agricultural success. The carriage wheel refers to the settlers’ travel by wagon train, and also to the town’s Remington Carriage Museum. The blue band and white rectangles represents the water of Lee Creek used in irrigation canals and the communities serviced by the said canals. As well, the rectangles evoke playing cards, and thus represent the Card family, the leading family of the original settlers, and make a canting reference to the town’s name. |
CrestBlazonA demi-weasel affronty Argent issuant from a circlet of wild roses proper; SymbolismThe weasel represents the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Blackfoot Confederacy, traditionally known as the Weasel People. It acknowledges that Cardston is located on part of the traditional Blackfoot territory. The wild rose is the provincial flower. |
MottoBlazonTRUST ENDURES; SymbolismThe idea of trust enduring refers to the people’s faith in God. |
SupportersBlazonTwo elk Or each attired unguled and gorged of a collar Azure, standing on each side of the Chief Mountain on a base set with wild roses and cottonwood leaves proper; SymbolismThe Rocky Mountain elk is the state animal of Utah, where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is headquartered. It symbolizes the church’s support for the initial settlers’ activities, including the building of a gold-decorated temple. The wild rose is Alberta’s provincial flower, and cottonwood trees stabilize local creek beds. The mountain acknowledges that Cardston is located on part of the traditional Blackfoot territory, all of which can be seen from Chief Mountain. |
Flag of the Town of CardstonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Town of CardstonBlazonA triangle Or charged with a bee volant proper; SymbolismThe triangle represents the location of Cardston in the agricultural area called Palliser’s Triangle. The bee is a symbol used by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for industry. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeCivil Institution |