Arms of the Town of Nanton
Arms of the Town of Nanton
Blazon
Gules three martlets in bend Argent between two bendlets tapissé of wheat Or;
Symbolism
Red and white have been the colours of the town since the 1930s. The three martlets have also long been in use by the town and were found in the arms assumed by an important figure in the town’s history, Sir Augustus Nanton. The diagonal stripes allude both to the crops of wheat that are grown in the region and to train tracks, which evoke the town’s origins as a stop on the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Crest of the Town of Nanton
Blazon
A wyvern holding a sheaf of wheat Or;
Symbolism
The wyvern has long been used as an emblem for the town. The sheaf of wheat symbolizes agriculture and, therefore, the region surrounding Nanton.
Motto of the Town of Nanton
Blazon
AUGUSTUS;
Symbolism
This Latin word, meaning "majestic," encapsulates how the town sees itself. It also conveys the town’s efforts to preserve and promote its history.
Supporters of the Town of Nanton
Blazon
Dexter a red fox sinister an American badger Or standing on a grassy mount strewn with barley and northern red oak acorns proper;
Symbolism
Red foxes and North American badgers are among the animals most commonly found around Nanton. The barley represents the town’s agricultural heritage, while the northern red oak is a species that is indigenous to Alberta.
