Flag Raising Application

Local Cochrane not-for-profit community organizations are invited to submit an online application to use the Courtesy Flagpole to fly their organization's flag or banner.   Flags may be flown to celebrate a special occasion or achievement in Cochrane. Requests are processed in the order in which they are received and are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications must be received no fewer than three(3) weeks prior to the requested date and no more than eight (8) weeks in advance of flying the flag. 

It is the responsibility of the local Cochrane not-for-profit organizations to organize raising of the flag and/or a flag raising ceremony if applicable. Details must be provided to Administration two (2) weeks in advance for approval.  

The applicant must provide the flag to the reception desk on the second floor of the Cochrane RancheHouse no less than three (3) business days in advance of the date. 

• Flags must be in excellent condition with no holes or torn fringe and must be standard sized (3’x6’). 
• Flags shall be flown for one day from sunrise to sunset unless other arrangements have been approved.

Applications must be made each year to be considered and are not automatically guaranteed to be approved again. One request per organization per calendar year will be permitted. 

Administration will post approved dates on the Courtesy Flagpole calendar, located on the Cochrane’s website. All other marketing and promotion of the event are the responsibility of the applicant. 

Cochrane strives to fulfil all eligible requests, but any confirmed requests may be modified if a major local, national or international situation occurs. If a request is modified, Administration will work to find an alternative date. If no suitable date can be found a refund will be issued. 

A Half-mast takes precedence over all flag raisings.