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🌎 This Earth Day, we’re reminded how lucky we are in Alberta to have some of the world’s most beautiful natural spaces right in our backyard — from our local pathways to the Rockies beyond.

Let’s do our part to respect and protect the places we all share and help keep our parks beautiful for generations to come.

The Canadian Securities Administrators is warning Canadians about fraudulent investment groups being promoted on social media that could be running a stock price manipulation scam called a “ramp and dump.”

Ramp and dump schemes, a variant of pump and dumps, involve coordinated efforts by fraudsters to take control of low‑priced or thinly traded stocks, push their prices sharply upward, and then sell their holdings for profit. When the price falls afterward, ordinary investors are often left with significant losses. These schemes increasingly rely on social media and private messaging platforms to draw people into what appear to be legitimate investment groups.

Click on the link to learn more about how these scams work and how investors can protect themselves. https://www.asc.ca/News-and-Publications/News-Releases/2026/04/16-Ramp-and-dump-scams-surge-as-fraudulent-investment-groups-target-unsuspecting-investors

As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to ask: Are your investments still aligned with your current reality? From job changes to new family milestones, your financial priorities are constantly evolving.

Here are three simple ways to reconnect with your investments this season:
🌱 Review your investment strategy: Ensure your plan still fits your goals, timeline, and any recent life changes.
📊 Revisit your registered accounts: Check your updated CRA contribution room for RRSPs and TFSAs.
🤝 Consult an advisor or unbiased resources: Meet with your advisor or explore unbiased investment education resources like CheckFirst.ca to stay informed.

Want a quick refresher? Read our latest article on reviewing your investment strategy to learn more: https://www.checkfirst.ca/2026/04/14/this-spring-reconnect-with-your-investments/

Alberta Securities Commission - ASC

Happy Vaisakhi to our local communities celebrating today. We recognize the joy, culture, and traditions at the heart of this special day.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend.

As Passover begins, we share warm wishes with everyone observing this important
time of renewal and reflection.

Scams hurt people financially and psychologically. Victims often report feeling afraid and ashamed, losing their ability to trust, and losing confidence in how they interact with friends, family, and others.

Fraudsters will pretend to be recovery experts or law enforcement agencies claiming they can get fraud victims get their money back. Recovery room scams target victims twice by charging fees to “recover” lost investments. Neither the fee nor their services are legitimate.

Protect yourself :
• Never pay upfront fees for “fund recovery.”
• Be cautious of guarantees; no one can promise to recover your money.
• Report suspicious offers to the ASC.

Learn more at CheckFirst.ca/Fraud_Prevention

Alberta Securities Commission - ASC

Did you know? In a romance scam, fraudsters build trust through online relationships and then use that trust to promote fake investments or ask for money.
Protect yourself:
• Be cautious if someone you met online talks about investment opportunities or asks for money.
• Watch for pressure to investment and secrecy; both are red flags.
• Check registration of any investment opportunities on CheckFirst.ca/check-registration

Alberta Securities Commission - ASC

As Ramadan ends, Eid al‑Fitr Mubarak to all celebrating. Wishing you a day filled
with gratitude and joy.