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Castor, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flags and Badge
August 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 62
Arms of the Town of CastorBlazonPer pale wavy Azure and Or two beavers sejant respectant counterchanged; SymbolismThe beavers (castors in French) make a reference to the town’s name and have long been used as a symbol of the town. The wavy division line refers to Castor Creek. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a mural coronet Azure masoned and set with barley heads, a beaver sejant Or; SymbolismThe mural coronet refers to Castor’s municipal status, and the heads of barley allude to local agriculture. The beaver repeats the symbolism of the Arms. |
MottoBlazonPROUD HERITAGE • PROMISING FUTURE; SymbolismNot applicable |
SupportersBlazonTwo coyotes Or each charged on the shoulder with a flame Azure and standing on a beaver dam proper above water Azure; SymbolismThe coyotes are local animals. The blue flames symbolize the natural gas industry. The beaver pond makes a further reference to the beavers in the arms and crest, emphasizing their ingenuity and engineering skills in creating new and diverse habitats. |
Flag of the Town of CastorBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of the Town of CastorBlazonA vertical pennant of three points Azure, Or and Azure, a banner of the Arms in hoist; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Town of CastorBlazonOn a lozenge Sable, a beaver’s head Or; SymbolismThe black diamond refers to coal mining, and the beaver’s head makes another reference to the town’s name. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2012 in Volume 146, page 747 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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