Coat of arms of Edmonton, Alberta
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The Coat of Arms of Edmonton, Alberta were granted on October 28, 1994.
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- Crest: features a mace at the very top (the crest) representing Edmonton as Alberta's capital.
- Shield: 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 (Base): The compartment or base is a simple grassy mount.
- Motto: A scroll below the arms reads "Industry - Integrity - Progress"
