CheckFirst events
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)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with SAIT’s Bridging Pathways Program
Thursday, July 31, 2025
9-11:30 a.m.
Location: SAIT Campus Senator Burns Building (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4)
Free for Indigenous Pathways Students
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)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams presentation for the Edmonton Chapter of the Alberta Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
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
Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, September 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students
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
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students
Starting your investing journey in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Monday, October 27, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In-person (Location TBD)
Free for UofC students
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)
DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)
Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)
Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the University of Alberta
Thursday, November 27, 2025
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofA students (Register here)
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)
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)
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
