Shédiac, New Brunswick

Westmorland county, NB, Canada This photo was taken in June 2005, though I first saw the flag in August 2004. The arms on the flag were granted on August 15 1999, by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. Note that August 15, is the Acadian National Day, celebrating their patron saint, Our Lady of the Assumption. Below is some information about the arms and flag according to the Acadian town's website. Notice that the flag is described as having a provincial flag in canton, similar to the flag granted to Rothesay NB. I saw the flag displayed in three different places in town and never with a canton (as the photo attests).

Blazon: Barry wavy Argent and Azure a lobster Gules, on a chief Vert two bars gemelles Or, a seagull wings extended Argent Supporters: On a compartment Proper, two sea lions Or, armed and langued Gules, each holding in its dexter paw a rolled parchment Argent. Crest: On a circlet Or; between two half stars and in the center, all Or, two ship's bows also Or, sails Argent, rigged Or. Motto: IN UNUM AD SUMMUM can be translated to "TOGETHER TOWARD THE HEIGHTS"

The Symbols

A red lobster has been used for some time now on the Town's logo. It is retained in the coat of arms for the sake of continuity with a symbol that has come to be identified w