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Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Anaïk Gaudreault
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 104
Arms of Steve GaudreaultBlazonPer pale dancetty Sable and Gules a pallet dancetty, to the dexter three compass roses Or voided of the field; SymbolismFor Mr. Gaudreault, red symbolizes strength and tenacity. The indented line alludes to the non-traditional path he has taken throughout his life. The compass roses represent his passion for travel and his work-related visits to the gold mines of Quebec, Ontario and Nunavut. They also evoke the three branches of the Gaudreault family that settled in North America. |
CrestBlazonA demi-wolf Sable holding in its paws a sword and issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Or; SymbolismThe wolf is associated with the northern wilderness, where Mr. Gaudreault travelled extensively during his career in the mining sector. The sword, a symbol of courage, represents Mr. Gaudreault’s service in the Canadian cadet organization. |
MottoBlazonQUI NUMQUAM RELINQUIT SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “He who never gives up.” It evokes one of Mr. Gaudreault’s core values, perseverance. |
Flag of Steve GaudreaultBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Steve GaudreaultBlazonA compass rose Gules charged with a bezant bearing a wolf’s paw print Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Anaïk Gaudreault, child of Steve GaudreaultBlazonThe Arms of Steve Gaudreault debruised of a parrot’s head erased Or in place of the middle compass rose during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe parrot is her favourite animal. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Steve Gaudreault and Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |