Cochrane partners with local nonprofit organizations to commemorate local events, special occasions and achievements in the community. We love taking the opportunity to celebrate the diversity of people who call Cochrane home and our connection to the global community.
Ways to celebrate in Cochrane
Raise a flag
Local nonprofit organizations can apply to request the display of their flags to celebrate a special occasion or achievement in Cochrane. In recognition of Cochrane’s cultural diversity, requests can also be made to fly flags representing specific nations on their national days.
Local nonprofit organizations in Cochrane can request recognition by having the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge illuminated in a specific colour for one night.
Applications must be submitted by local, community-focused nonprofit organizations at least three weeks before the requested date. Requests are processed in the order they are received, considered on a case-by-case basis and may include:
supporting an event of national or international significance (such as Canada Day or Cochrane hosting major international event)
supporting a local festival or event that positively impacts local community spirit
supporting a local, national or international awareness issue that builds community (such as Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day, Pink Shirt Day or Pride Week)
paying tribute to or memorializing well-documented local or national figures or service members
Once the date is confirmed, a $25 fee will be due.
Residents are invited to submit requests based on the criteria outlined in the Applications section. While we make every effort to accommodate all eligible requests, any confirmed request may be adjusted in response to significant international, national or local events.
Cochrane actively manages this calendar to recognize major events and cultural celebrations.
Date
Event/Occasion
Bridge or Flag
February 17
Family Day (Alberta)
Bridge lit in blue
February 22
World Thinking Day (Girl Guides & Boy Scouts)
Bridge lit in blue
April 7
Green Shirt Day (Organ donor awareness and registration in honour of the Logan Boulet Effect)
Bridge lit in green
April 25
Lights on After School
Bridge lit in yellow and blue
*April 28
Day of Mourning for all those who have suffered and died in the work place (Worker's Mourning Day)
Flags at half-mast
May 5
Mental Health Awareness Week
Bridge lit in green
June 6
National BGC Club Day
Bridge lit in green
June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Bridge lit purple
July 22
World Fragile X Awareness Day
Bridge lit in pink
August 4
Heritage Day
Bridge lit in red
August 29
Labour Day Weekend Rodeo Flag Raising at the Station to kick off the Labour Day Weekend Rodeo
Flag raising at The Station
*September 30
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Flags at half-mast, Bridge lit in orange
*October 13
Thanksgiving Day
Bridge lit in orange
*November 11
Remembrance Day
Bridge lit in red
*December 21-January 1
Christmas
Bridge lit in red and green
* Flag pole and/or bridge lighting bookings will not be considered on these dates.
