Join us for an informative afternoon designed to help you protect your money, personal information, and digital safety—learn how to recognize scams, understand your consumer rights, manage everyday costs, and build confidence navigating today’s online world.

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 1:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• WSAC Community Cafe

• Admission: $3.00 (pay at the door, includes coffee and treats)

EVENT SCHEDULE

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. – UCA’s Power Hour: Understanding Utilities in Alberta
Presented by Ashley White, Government of Alberta

Looking to save money on electricity, natural gas, and water utilities? The Utilities Consumer Advocate (UCA), part of the Ministry of Affordability and Utilities, offers free resources to help Albertans make informed decisions, compare utility options, and reduce usage. This session is open to everyone and designed to provide useful, unbiased information to help you manage your utility costs more effectively.

This presentation supports energy and financial literacy and will cover:

• How Alberta’s electricity and natural gas markets work

• Practical ways to reduce utility usage

• Understanding utility bills, reading meters, and spotting utility scams

• How to shop for utilities and compare rates

• The Winter Utilities Reconnection Program

2:30 to 3:15 p.m. – Fraud Prevention
Presented by Lyle Falk, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction will provide information and tips to protect consumers form frauds and scams. Raise awareness and identify recent frauds. This will include the top frauds reported and what you should do should you recognize the top frauds. Will also cover identity theft and best practice for safe computer use.

3:30 to 4:15 p.m. – CyberSafe – What Is Cybersecurity?
Presented by CyberAlberta, Government of Alberta

Back by popular demand, this session highlights key cybersecurity topics seniors need to know to protect themselves from online scams and digital threats. This time, CyberAlberta will place extra focus on practical cybersecurity controls, including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), explaining what they are, how they work, and how they can add an extra layer of protection to your online activities

MEET THE PRESENTERS

Ashley White
Ashley brings a dynamic background in communications and journalism and currently serves as a Junior Consumer Education Specialist with the Utilities Consumer Advocate. With a warm, story-driven approach, she is passionate about making essential information on utility bills and energy literacy relatable, practical, and immediately useful.

Lyle Falk
Lyle joined Service Alberta’s Utilities Consumer Advocate in 2005 as a Policy Analyst. In 2007 he moved to the Consumer Programs area and is the Senior Program Specialist. With 20 years experience in Consumer Programs, his current role is responsible for raising awareness of consumer issues and providing consumer education products for Alberta businesses and consumers.

REGISTRATION

• Call our Front Desk at 780 483 1209

• Send an email to ch****@*******rs.ca  

• Register at MyActiveCentre