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by Masao Okazaki, 13 February 2022
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The municipality of Saint-Joseph-des-Érables (410 inhabitants in 2016; 5,240 ha) is located 80 km south-east of Quebec.
Flag is the municipal arms on white.
Dave Fowler, 12 February 2022
The first quarter represent religion, recalling the first chapel dedicated to
St. Joseph, which was erected in 1737.
The second quarter represents
agriculture, a significant source of income for the municipality.
The third
quarter represents the Farms' Mill, built in the 18th century.
The fourth
quarter represents a sawmill, recalling the municipality's second most important
source of income.
Blue and red represent Quebec and Canada, respectively.
The inescutcheon recalls the name of the municipality. Green is a symbol of
birth, connected to the motto.
The scrolls placed above and beneath
shield shield are or, a color that recall the rich agricultural lands. The motto
(French, "Land of Our Ancestors") recalls that Saint-Joseph was Beauce's first
colonized place.
The maple supporters recalls the industry of sugar maple.
The color of the leaves represents autumn, one of the most beautiful seasons in
Chaudière valley.
https://grandquebec.com/armoiries-blasons/armoiries-saint-joseph-erables/
GrandQuebec
Ivan Sache, 16 February 2022