CheckFirst events
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, June 24, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location online
Free (Register here)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Immigrant Education Society
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: The Immigrant Education Society – TIES Westwinds (3675 63 Ave NE #200, Calgary, AB)
Free (Register here)
Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Block Party
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Alberta Blue Cross Head Office (1009 108 Street NW, Edmonton AB)
Free
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Investing in crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library
Thursday, September 4, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Kerby Senior Abuse Shelter
Friday, September 5, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free for Kerby Centre senior members
DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for library visitors
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, Oct 18, 2025
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179
Thursday, Nov 20 & 27, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lord Shaughnessy High School
Individual fee: $139
Fee for two: $179
