27 Mar
Featured

Remembering Burma Shave

Barbara EllisMarch 27, 2024

During the 70s, my husband and I would drive to Pennsylvania for our summer vacation and visit my parents. They lived in Beaver Falls and while the trip was long and tiring, it was always worth the energy it took to spend time with the people we loved.

The drive would usually happen in July or August, two of the hottest months to be stuck in a car with no air-conditioning. Our drive began in Lethbridge and from there we drove south to Montana and then east through that state and North Dakota into Minnesota.

Once we arrived in Minnesota, the trip...

20 Mar
Current Events | Featured

Why you need to be at our Seniors’ Expo

Andrew McCutcheonMarch 20, 2024

At Unison, we’re constantly hearing questions from our senior population: Where can I find affordable senior housing in Calgary? What senior’s benefits am I entitled to? How can seniors keep active? What are the best services and organizations to help seniors out?

And those are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many questions out there, and while we’re great at pointing people in the right direction, wouldn’t it be ideal if we had all the answers, all the people to talk to, all the organizations to assist — all in one place?

Well of course we do! We’re Unison!...

20 Dec
Featured | Money

Five steps to stay vigilant against investment scams

Alberta Securities Commission December 20, 2021

In today’s ever-evolving online world, we have become used to the convenience and intuitive experiences available through the internet. While these technological improvements have been game-changers in our daily lives, scam artists are increasingly taking advantage of our comfort and...

18 Dec
Current Events | Featured

Sounds along the railway track

Barbara EllisDecember 18, 2021

Like so many Canadians, I watched with horror as the weather-related disaster unfolded in British Columbia. They called it an Atmospheric River. This term is new to me but I came to understand very quickly how destructive it can be....

3 Dec
Wellness & Healthy Aging

How to enjoy a solo holiday

Andrew McCutcheonDecember 3, 2021

We all have incredible memories of joining as family and friends over the holiday season for celebrations big and small. However, whether circumstance or bad luck, sometimes getting together with others isn’t possible. That doesn’t mean your holidays are ruined by any...

1 Dec
Money

Addressing conflicts of interest in adviser-client relationships

Alberta Securities Commission December 1, 2021

Many Albertans work with a registered adviser to grow and maintain their wealth. To achieve the best results, clients must be open and transparent about their finances and goals and in turn, registered advisers must align investment portfolios and products...

25 Nov
Featured

A message from our CEO

Larry MathiesonNovember 25, 2021

There are some things we would rather not know. Our lives are easier that way. Many seniors in Alberta suffer food insecurity — not having reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. Our Food Security Programs offer free food markets, food hampers, frozen...

23 Nov
Money

Sticking to your investing goals through the holidays

Alberta Securities Commission November 23, 2021

As the holidays approach, many Albertans are overwhelmed by the costs associated with the season. According to PwC’s Canadian Holiday Outlook, Canadians expect to spend on average $1,402 on the holidays, an increase of 29 per cent over last year....

9 Nov
Featured

Doug Lansdell’s farm tractors of the past

Tim JohnstonNovember 9, 2021

One morning a few years back, Phyllis Lansdell looked out the kitchen window of her home in the hills south of Turner Valley. What she saw prompted her to call to her husband, “Doug, somebody has dropped off another tractor.” That...

4 Nov
Current Events | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Falls prevention

Andrew McCutcheonNovember 4, 2021

The healthcare system still has its hands full with the COVID-19 response, which means having an injurious winter fall could not come at a worse time. Falls are the number one reason cause of emergency room visits for older adults in...

27 Oct
Money

How to conduct fundamental analysis and invest wisely

Alberta Securities Commission October 27, 2021

Relying on social media platforms, self-proclaimed investing gurus and online forums for investing recommendations can be disastrous. Whether you’re assessing the potential of a company or analyzing your existing portfolio, fundamental analysis is the best barometer for gauging the true...