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Jacob Odumeru - Agent
The design for The City of Calgary crest, shown here with The City name in full, was chosen through a contest held by a local daily paper, the Calgary Herald. City Council officially adopted the design as the basis for its Corporate Seal in March, 1902. J.C. Wilson of Calgary and A.C. Race of Montreal submitted the winning design.
The upper third of the shield depicts the Rocky Mountains and Calgary's nearness to them. The lower two-thirds bears the red Cross of St. George, on which the Canadian Maple leaf is mounted. Within the maple leaf is a bull buffalo, the former master of our region. A horse and a steer support the shield, representing the agricultural industry, around which Calgary grew.
The crest above the shield contains a mural crown, a symbol of loyalty and a sun setting in the West.
Below the shield are the Leek of Wales, the Rose of England, the Thistle of Scotland and the Shamrock of Ireland. They signify the ancestry of the majority of Calgary's early settlers.
The scroll contains our motto 'Onward' and the dates of our incorporation first as a town (1884) and later as a city (1894).
Under the scroll are the Union Jack, which signifies our relationship with the British Commonwealth of Nations, and the Canadian Ensign, which was Canada's flag for many years.
From 1902 to 1984, the official crest existed only in black and white. In 1984, an Alderman asked The City to develop the crest in full color, using the original design approved in 1902.
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This symbol created in the Spring of 2000 is a centerpiece in The City's promotional activities. The image is a stylized cowboy hat that also brings to mind mountains, Chinook winds, and the Saddledome. The positioning line "Heart of the New West" links Calgary's past, present and future in a powerful way while speaking to Calgary's energy and spirit.
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The design for The City's official flag was chosen through a competition conducted by the Centennial of Incorporation Committee. City Council officially adopted it on Oct. 3, 1983. Yvonne Fritz and Gwin Clarke of Calgary submitted the winning design.
The design of the flag, which incorporates a white hat and a stylized letter 'C,' symbolizes harmony among The City and the hospitality and spirit of citizens. The letter 'C' also brings to mind The City in its centennial year. Historically, this letter mark has signified the character, change, culture and charm that have become synonymous with the Calgary community.
The official colors of red and white were chosen to depict the liveliness of Calgary development. The scarlet of the Northwest Mounted Police uniform surfaces in the brilliant red and white of the fields. This combination of colors reflects the zest of Calgary's hospitality and spirit.
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Following a national contest held in 1986, City Council approved an original tune composed and written by Barry Bowman and Tom Loney. "Neighbors of the World" is the official song of Calgary. The words to the song are:
- This, this is the time
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Here, here is the place to be
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Stay, and set your spirit free
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Come now, now, now, now
Let everyone know
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Let everyone come to see
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Our dreams turn into reality
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A place for us to share
For we are neighbors of the world
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A shining city we call Calgary
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For we are neighbors of the world
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A place for you, a place for me.
A new beginning for you
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Treasure all the time you spend
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Calgary is your journey's end
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Come now, now, now, now
Hey, tell all the world
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This, this is our finest year
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You'll find your tomorrow's here
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You'll find it here today
For we are neighbours of the world
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A shining city we call Calgary
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For we are neighbours of the world
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A place for you, a place for me
Reach out, let's make a bridge
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Take the hands of your brand-new friends
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Share the feeling that never ends
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We're neighbors of the world
Yes we are neighbors of the world
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A shining city we call Calgary
- For we are neighbors of the world
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A place for you, a place for me
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On July 2, 1991, City Council adopted Calgary's official floral emblem, the Red Pasque Flower (Anemone Pulsatilla Rubra). The Red Pasque Flower was chosen because of its close resemblance to the Prairie Crocus, which grows wild in the Calgary area. Unlike the Prairie Crocus, the Red Pasque Flower has been hybridized and can be grown by local gardeners.
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