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The lion on the left side, supporting the shield is representative of the British descent of many Albertan settlers, while the pronghorn on the right of the shield is found in abundance in southern Alberta.
Above the shield is a helmet, a beaver and a crown. The beaver was once very common in Alberta, and is one of the major reasons the Europeans came here in the first place.
The Cross of St. George in the chief (top part of the shield) also celebrates the English heritage of many Albertans when the arms were granted. The cross of St. George is also highly reminiscient of the arms of the Hudson's Bay company, who were the fur traders who helped bring Europeans into the prairies.
The rest of the shield is a simple picture of Alberta's wheat fields, plains, hills and mountains The ground beneath the supporters is covered by the wild rose. The motto FORTIS ET LIBER, is Latin for "Strong and Free".
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What is the Provincial Flag for Alberta?
Coat of Arms
What symbols does the Alberta flag have on it?
The symbol on the Alberta Flag is the Coat of Arms of Alberta. It was granted to Alberta by King Edward VII in 1907.
What are the animals on the Alberta coat of arms?
The animals on the Alberta coat of arms are a red deer (elk) and a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The red deer symbolizes Alberta's wildlife, while the bighorn sheep represents the province's mountains.
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