Flag of Alberta

The flag of Alberta shows on ultramarine blue background the coat of arms of Alberta. The coat of arms in turn consists of the George Cross and a representation of the main geographical features of the province (mountains, foothills, plains, fields of wheat ). The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2, the amount of Coat of Arms 7/11 of the flag height.

After the introduction of the new Canadian national flag there was in Alberta debate about whether the province should have its own flag. An often -mentioned proposal was similar to Ontario and Manitoba, a Red Ensign to be used with the provincial coat of arms. The provincial government eventually decided January 17, 1967 with regard to the Centenary of Canadian Confederation for the blue flag, for the time being, however, only temporary. The flag came in the population for approval and received on 1 July 1968 official status.

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