Coat of arms of Edmonton
| Coat of Arms of Edmonton | |
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| Details | |
| Armiger | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Adopted | 1994 |
| Crest | features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital. |
| Escutcheon | The sun emblazoned on the shield represents Edmonton's above-average amount of sunshine. The city's importance as an aviation and industrial centre is illustrated by a winged wheel. A wavy ribbon symbolises the North Saskatchewan River. A sheaf symbolises agriculture. |
| Supporters | On the left, a métis explorer, a reminder of the city's fur trading past, looks to the future. On the right, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, represents education and the University of Alberta. |
| Compartment | The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount. |
| Motto | Industry – Integrity – Progress |
The coat of arms of Edmonton was granted on 28 October 1994.
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