What is Alberta Open Farm Days?
A Province Wide Open House for Farms Alberta Open Farms Days is an incubator event for agri-tourism and rural sustainability. Albertans are brought together through educational and experiential, agricultural-based initiatives to learn about where their food comes from. Alberta Open Farm Days is a great opportunity to get out of the city, or town, and […]
Using Free Wi-Fi Safely
Finding public places to connect your device to Wi-Fi is becoming more and more common. MCSnet is giving back to the communities it serves by providing not-for-profits with free public Wi-Fi hotspots to better serve those who use the public facilities. If you are a not-for-profit that has a space for public use then please […]
Community Connections: Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch
As one of Alberta’s largest fixed wireless internet providers, MCSnet is enhancing its existing privately-owned network and tower infrastructure through innovation and continuous upgrades. While we are hyperfocused on bringing fast internet to the countryside, we are also focused on supporting the communities we serve through our Community Connections program. As an Alberta-based and family-owned […]
Rural Internet and Customer Relationships: Let’s Make it Work
Building Loyalty and Trust in Rural Alberta MCSnet is a locally owned and operated rural Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Alberta and a small part of Saskatchewan. We do our best to maintain trust with our customers and the communities we serve. Our 25,000+ rural customers and the internet service we provide is of top […]
Connecting Rural Alberta: Métis Crossing is a Gem for Northeastern Alberta
Métis Crossing is a Premier Alberta Tourist Destination Métis Crossing is a premier tourist destination in rural Alberta where the history of the Métis people and their distinct indigenous culture is shared through hands-on learning and experiences. Métis Crossing is situated off HWY 855, east of the Smoky Lake bridge, about 1.5 hours northeast of […]
Real Connections in Rural Alberta: Métis Crossing
Métis Crossing and MCSnet MCSnet invites you to discover Métis Crossing, a premier Métis cultural destination in rural Alberta. Located in Treaty 6 territory, it’s easily accessible off HWY 855, east of the Smoky Lake bridge, and just a 1.5-hour drive northeast of Edmonton. Métis Crossing is more than a travel destination; it’s a vibrant […]
Fraud Prevention Month: Learn What’s in a Fraudster’s Toolbox
This week, MCSnet wants to close March’s Fraud Prevention Month by highlighting what is in a fraudster’s toolbox that allows them to steal money and personal information. Remember that it is essential to report any suspected fraud to the CAFC and call your local police. After another year of historic fraudulent losses, the Canadian Anti-fraud […]
Fraud Alert Part 2: Romance Scams in Canada
Cybercriminals are getting away with more fraud, now more than ever, through the internet. In part 2 of the Fraud Alert, in support of March’s Fraud Prevention month, we discuss the increase in the severity of romance scams. Romance scammers will use many contact methods to take advantage of a victim, including email, phone calls […]
Fraud Alert Part 1: Read About Investment Fraud
In our last Fraud Prevention month blog post, we discussed cyber phishing. In this post for March’s Fraud Prevention month, we have Fraud Alert part 1, where we discuss the increase in investment fraud. Investment Fraud Styles Increasing Investment fraud is when a criminal solicits investments into false or deceptive investment opportunities. The false promises […]
Don’t take the Bait; Beware of Cyber Phishing
In honour of Fraud Prevention month, MCSnet wants to spread awareness of cyber phishing attacks. We need to increase awareness of these methods that scammers use to compromise your personal and financial information in Canada. Did you know that *41% of Canadians believe it is unlikely that their personal information could be compromised online? Since […]