CheckFirst events
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Unison Kerby Centre
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Unison Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2) – Lounge Room
Free
Starting your investment journey in partnership with Bow Valley College Lodge
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Bow Valley College Lodge South Campus (345 6 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4V1)
Free for Bow Valley College Indigenous students
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Alberta Lodge
Monday, January 19, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA Indigenous students (Registration coming soon)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, January 19, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Momentum Youth Savings Program
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person at Momentum (100 – 525 28 St SE, Calgary, AB T2A 6W9)
Free for Momentum graduates
Starting your investment journey in partnership with RISE Calgary
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library
Thursday, February 5, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, February 23, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, March 30, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)
Calgary Seniors Housing Forum Society
Monday, April 7, 2025
9:30-12:00 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Church of Christ (11263 Oakfield Dr. SW, Calgary, AB)
Free (Register here)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Tuesday, April 28, 2025
7:00-8:15 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
ARTA 2026 Fraud Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Edmonton (Venue TBD)
Free for ARTA members
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
Upcoming dates:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179
Thursday, February 26 and March 5, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179
