CheckFirst events
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 (Register here)
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the SAIT Indigenous Lodge
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12-1:00 p.m.
Location: In-person ( SAIT – Senator Burns Building, 1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4)
Free for SAIT Indigenous students
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with Alberta Blue Cross
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for Alberta Blue Cross employees
Starting your investment journey in partnership with Olds College
Monday, February 23, 2026
12:00-1:00 P.M.
Location: The Hive Olds College (4500 50 St, Olds, AB T4H 1E5)
Free for Olds students
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)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Hubs Programs
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Village Square Community Room (2623 56 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6E7)
Free for Community Hub members (Registration coming soon)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with YW Calgary
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: YW Calgary Office (1715 17 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 5J1)
Free for YW Calgary members
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, March 5, 2026
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Eckville Fraud Prevention Month Fair in partnership with the Eckville Public Library
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at the Eckville Community Centre
Free – No registration required
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 in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, March 10, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Fraud Prevention Month: Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, March 16, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Fraud Prevention Month: Recognizing and avoiding money-making scams
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Village Square Community Room (2623 56 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6E7)
Free for Community Hub Members
Fraud prevention month: Recognizing and avoiding investment in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, March 30, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Registration coming soon)
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the City of Calgary Community Hubs
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Village Square Community Room (2623 56 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6E7)
Free for Community Hubs Members
Calgary Seniors Housing Forum Society
Monday, April 7, 2026
9:30-12:00 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Church of Christ (11263 Oakfield Dr. SW, Calgary, AB)
Free (Register here)
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnerships with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, April 27, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
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, 2026
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
