Symbols of Alberta
Alberta is one of Canada's provinces, and has established several official emblems that reflect the province's history, its natural and diverse landscapes, and its people.[1]
Official symbols of Alberta
| Symbol | Image | Adopted | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of Alberta |  |
1907; augmented July 30, 1980 | Granted to Alberta by Royal Warrant[1] |
| Motto | Fortis et liber Strong and free |
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July 30, 1980 | Granted with other elements of the coat of arms;[1] A reference to the fifth line of O Canada. |
| Provincial shield | Provincial shield of Alberta |  |
September 2013 | The shield of the coat of arms was adopted as a separate official emblem known as the provincial shield in September 2013.[1] |
| Provincial colours | Alberta Blue and Alberta Gold | 1984 | The colours can be found on the flag and on other provincial insignia.[2] | |
| Flag | Flag of Alberta | |
June 1, 1968 | Although Alberta became a province in 1905 the flag design was not accepted until three years later on May 30, 1907.[3] |
| Tree | Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta latifolia) |
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May 30, 1984 due to the efforts of the Junior Forest Warden Association of Alberta. | It was used in the early 1900s for the production of railway ties, and is as a resource for the production of poles, posts, pulp and plywood in Alberta's forestry industry. |
| Floral | Wild rose (Rosa acicularis) |
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1930[4] | It grows in almost all regions of the province. |
| Grass | Rough fescue (Festuca scabrella) |
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April 30, 2003, due to the efforts of the Prairie Conservation Forum. | |
| Stone | Petrified wood |  |
1977, due to the efforts of the Alberta Federation of Rock Clubs. | Of Cretaceous and Paleocene ages, it is often found in gravel pits in Alberta. |
| Gemstone | Ammolite |  |
2004[5] | Made from fossilized shells and Southern Alberta is the only known location where it reaches gem quality levels. |
| Mammal | Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) |
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August 18, 1989 | It is primarily found in the Canadian Rockies. |
| Fish | Bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) |
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May 2, 1995 | Catch and release policy regulates all bull trout fishing in Alberta. |
| Bird | Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) |
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May 3, 1977 by a province-wide children's vote[4] | It is found throughout Alberta in forests and grasslands.[6] |
| Tartan | Green, gold, blue, pink and black |  |
1961 due to the efforts of the Edmonton Rehabilitation Society for the Handicapped. | For forests, wheat fields, skies and lakes, wild rose and coal and petroleum respectively. |
| Alberta Dress Tartan | Alberta Tartan with large sections of white, a symbol of Alberta's clean and bright snowy days. |  |
2000 | It can be worn for dancing, special occasions and formal attire. |
| Anthem | "Alberta" | May 2001 | Written by Mary Kieftenbeld.[7] | |
| Logo | The provincial signature 2009 |  |
2009 | Introduced as part of Brand Alberta. |
| Logo | The provincial wordmark 1972 |  |
1972[8] | Used by Executive Council of Alberta as well as the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on all official documents. It uses a specific typeface, and is also showcased on signs such as highway markers. Still in use. |
| Logo | The provincial wordmark 1960s | .svg) |
1960s[9] | |
| Mace | The Mace of Alberta |  |
It replaced the old version on February 9, 1956. | It is the symbol of the authority of the Legislative Assembly. It is a ceremonial staff carried by the Sergeant-at-Arms into the Chamber.[10] It was designed by L.B. Blain in Edmonton, and built by English silversmith Joseph Fray in Birmingham.[11] |
| Francophone flag | Franco-Albertan flag Drapeau franco-albertain |
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June 24, 2017 | Adopted by the Association canadienne-française de l'Alberta (French-Canadian Association of Alberta) in March 1982 after winning a contest sponsored by Francophonie jeunesse de l'Alberta (Francophone Youth of Alberta). On June 14, 2017, Alberta's French Policy officially recognized the flag as a "Symbol of Distinction under the Emblems of Alberta Act".[12] |
De facto symbols
While not officially adopted as emblems by the provincial government of Alberta, these places and things are popularly associated with (hence could be considered symbols of) the province.
| Symbol | Image | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | Alberta Legislative Building |  |
It is the seat of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.[13] |
| Fungus | Leccinum boreale (red cap mushroom) |  |
The amendment introduced to the Emblems of Alberta Act, as proposed in March, 2009 was approved by Alberta MLAs.[14] |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Government of Alberta. "Emblems of Alberta". Retrieved 2014-02-07.
- ^ "Emblems of Alberta". www.alberta.ca. Government of Alberta. Archived from the original on November 15, 2019. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Flag of Alberta | Canadian provincial flag". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ a b Legislative Assembly of Alberta (2006). "The Emblems of Alberta". Archived from the original on 2006-12-06. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
- ^ "Ammolite". Alberta Geological Survey. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ Comox School district. "Alberta". Retrieved 2007-02-09.
- ^ "Couple sings Alberta praise". The Western Producer. 2004-07-15. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ Government of Alberta. "Symbols of Alberta" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ^ http://www.canadiandesignresource.ca/officialgallery/logo/alberta-government-logo-60s/
- ^ Legislative Assembly of Alberta. "Symbols and Ceremonies: The Mace and the Black Rod". Archived from the original on 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2007-02-14.
- ^ Citizen's Guide to the Alberta Legislature. Edmonton. 2010.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Alberta, Government of. "Header and Footer". www.culturetourism.alberta.ca. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ "Alberta Legislature | Explore Edmonton". Alberta Legislature | Explore Edmonton | Explore Edmonton. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ Audette, Trish. "MLAs support official mushroom motion". Edmonton Journal, March 10, 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
