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| Proportion | 1:2 |
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| Adopted | October 1, 1975 |
| Design | Per bend sinister Azure and Or, a bendlet sinister nowy Argent surmounted in the center by the city's coat of arms |
| Designed by | Robert Watt |
The flag of Winnipeg was adopted in October 1975 to represent the City of Winnipeg.[1][2] Today, the flag with its crest is used as the official representation of the city for ceremonial and official purposes, while the logo flag (adopted in 2001) is used for promotional purposes.[2][1]
In the centre of the flag lies the city's coat of arms, with blue to the upper left, and yellow to the lower right. The blue represents Winnipeg's clear blue sky, and the gold a field of wheat, the city's original primary economic activity;[2] the colours and symbolism are thus similar to those of the flag of Ukraine.
While official colours have never formally been designated by the city, the blue and yellow design was adopted as the official colours for Winnipeg's centennial celebrations in 1973. The logo flag also incorporates the two colours, along with red and white.[2][1]
The official flag itself was adopted upon a vote by City Council on October 1, 1975, and was registered as a trademark April 7 the following year.[2]
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