Flag of Regina
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| Proportion | 5:8 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 29 June 1992 |
| Design | A horizontal bicolour of yellow and blue with a crown on the top left corner |
The flag of Regina is the banner representing the city of Regina. The flag is composed of a horizontal bicolour of yellow and blue accompanied by a crown in top left corner. It was presented to the city on September 14, 1992, by the Governor General at the time. Prior to 1992, it was purple. That flag had a royal connection reflecting the city's royal roots.[1] However, the flag was unofficial.
History
[edit]The current flag was adopted at the meeting of 29 June 1992. Before that, the city had an unofficial flag in use since 1968 featuring a purple field and a bright gold circle containing a stylized crown described in a June 10, 1992 column by the Leader Post Ron Petrie as "the spitting image of an overturned patio table."[2] In a attempt to modernize the city's image, a new flag was adopted inspired by the coat of arms.
Symbolism
[edit]The flag, has a large blue field on the top, representing the sky, and a small gold field on the bottom, representing grain. A white stylized crown, symbolizing Regina's nickname of "The Queen City", is located at the top left within the blue field.[3]
Blazon
[edit]The blazon is as follows :
Azure a base Or in canton a representation of the Royal Crown Argent; [4]
References
[edit]- ^ Romuld, Darell (2020) What does the City of Regina flag represent?CTV News. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Levy, Bryn (2022) A brief history of municipal flags flying proudly in Sask. cities Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Regina History & Facts City of Regina (2017) Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ City of Regina Canadian Gazette (1992) Retrieved July 26, 2024.