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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
November 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 447
Arms of Leslie ChiversBlazonAzure three concentric circles conjoined with a bendlet couped, a chief enarched Or masoned Azure; SymbolismBlue represents the Chivers family’s longstanding association with bodies of water. Gold symbolizes the idea of excellence, a value that is dear to Mr. Chivers. The brickwork pattern alludes to his grandfather’s trade as a mason, as well as the family’s commitment to community building in the Edmonton region over more than a century. The concentric circles represent the expansion of Mr. Chivers’ family in North America after his ancestors immigrated from Scotland and England. On a personal level, they evoke the ripple effect Mr. Chivers’ work and volunteerism has had on his broader community. Together with the diagonal stripe running through each ring, they embody a sense of interconnectedness as well as the many paths that one can take in life. |
CrestBlazonA demi-goat proper accorné unguled and collared with a wreath of holly, holding a quill and issuant from a coronet of garbs of wheat and wild roses Or; SymbolismThe goat is a canting reference to the surname Chivers, which derives from the French word chèvre, meaning “goat,” while the holly is a canting reference to the likely meaning of his first name in Scottish Gaelic. The quill speaks to Mr. Chivers’ passion for writing and his belief in the power of the written word. More broadly, it evokes his background in, and deep affection for, the fine arts. The wheat and the wild roses represent Alberta, where Mr. Chivers’ family has lived for over a century. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER PROGREDIENS; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “Always progressing.” It encapsulates the essence of resilience, progress and optimism. |
Flag of Leslie ChiversBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge, all separated by two bends Argent fimbriated and inscribed with the Motto in letters Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Leslie ChiversBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Leslie ChiversBlazonA quill, a stalk of wheat and a paintbrush in asterisk Or surmounting a vol inverted Azure; SymbolismThe quill and paintbrush embody the artistic creativity that runs through the Chivers family and, more specifically, represent both Mr. Chivers’ longstanding involvement in the literary world and his background in visual arts. The wheat is a further reference to Alberta, where his family has lived and farmed for generations. The wings allude to the idea of taking flight as a metaphor for creativity and progress. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDesirée Kern CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |