Bring investor education to your community
Are you part of an Alberta organization that supports individuals through healthcare, community services, education, or crime and fraud prevention? CheckFirst offers engaging, practical presentations on investing basics and fraud awareness designed to help individuals make informed financial decisions and recognize common investment scams.
If you lead or are a member of a medical organization, Indigenous nation or organization, community support group, educational institution, not-for-profit, or fraud prevention initiative, our free, unbiased programming and resources are always available. Our programs can be tailored to your audience’s needs and delivered in the format that works best for your group.
CheckFirst events
Crypto basics in partnership with Edmonton Public Library
Time: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Understand the basics of crypto assets, their risks, and questions to ask before investing.
Registration coming soonMedicine Hat Unison Seniors Expo
Time: 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Unison Veiner Centre, 225 Woodman Avenue SE, Medicine Hat
Cost: Free
Visit the ASC at the Medicine Hat Unison Seniors Expo for unbiased investor information and resources.
Registration coming soonASC 55+: Avoiding investment scams
Time: 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
Location: Peace Lutheran Church, 14640 6 Street SW, Calgary
Cost: Free for community members
A presentation for older Albertans on spotting and avoiding investment scams.
Avoiding investment scams with Strathcona County, Leduc and Fort Saskatchewan libraries
Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free for the public
A virtual session on recognizing investment fraud and making informed financial decisions.
Registration coming soon
Investing 101 classes
Whether you’re just starting out with investing or looking to hone your skills, it’s never too late to learn. The ASC offers an in-class Investing 101 course with Chinook Learning Services in Calgary and Metro Continuing Education in Edmonton.
Investing 101 is a plain-language course designed to enhance your financial literacy including developing a foundational overview of the stock market, investing, compound interest, and risk and return. You’ll also learn the basics on how to make well-informed investing decisions and how to spot and avoid investment fraud. The class is offered multiple times a year so check back if these dates don’t fit your schedule.
Calgary - Chinook Learning Services
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Cost: $149 individual; $189 for two
An Investing 101 class offered through Chinook Learning Services.
Calgary - Chinook Learning Services
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Cost: $149 individual; $189 for two
An Investing 101 class offered through Chinook Learning Services.
Calgary - Chinook Learning Services
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Cost: $149 individual; $189 for two
An Investing 101 class offered through Chinook Learning Services.
