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Shop the Hat's article section is for members of the community to talk about shopping, business, or industry. A lot of the time, these members of the community are business owners themselves; however, if you have something you want posted, get in touch with us here.
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Monday, 14 December 2009 22:23 |
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 TLC Farms originally started in 1988 as a petting zoo made up of all different types of farm animals. In the next couple of years we found most people wanted to see babies and we found we needed to find homes for all our animals. This was also very expensive to run with very little return. In 1990 we started raising feeder hogs for markets but we couldn't afford the barn so we raised them outdoors. Experts told us that we would not be able to compete in the open markets. We found our animals were healthier and the meat had a nicer texture when they were raised outside so we started raising hogs for the local market. In 2001 we moved onto the family farm going into cattle and grains as well. We found that using more natural fertilizer and less commercial fertilizers gave us just as much production with less destruction globally. Seeding a bit later in the year, worked down some of the weeds, allowing us to use less commercial sprays on the fields which in turn made it poss ible for us to have a product which was clean. Most of our feed is grown on our own lands. Again, we were told by experts that we would not be able to survive in the open market with our products. In 2003, BSE was found in Alberta and again we decided to market our own product.
TLC Farms started marketing all our products. Meats, Vegetables and Fruits made our market complete and we were off to the races. In 2008, we are building our own processing facility and commercial kitchen. We have been told many times by experts that our business is not marketable but as the consumers become more aware of where and how their food is being produced we became more viable. Food is an essential commodity and taking care of our local market makes this business very rewarding. We ran the farm ourselves for several years but five years ago we hired our first employee and now we employ four.
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Read more... [Lynn & Alastair Olsen Operate the 'Oasis in the Country']
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Monday, 14 December 2009 17:19 |
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 Written by Joanne Pahl of Medicine Hat Meat Traders
Medicine Hat Meat Traders will be open for business as of Monday Dec 14th, 2009.
We have been serving Medicine Hat and area for the past 3 years, with our focus being the Medicine Hat Farmers Market.
It’s time to expand to become your favorite local meat market. Come down and see what we have to offer. Beef Jerky, big and small, A huge assortment of beef and pork sausages,
fresh beef and pork cuts when available. Along with a few Country Corner accompaniments. All your favorites in one stop. Just in time for your Christmas shopping. Nothing better that beef jerky in your stocking!
We’ve got a convenient location with lots of parking at 699 Kingsway Ave. Our hours of operation will be Tues – Fri 10am – 6pm and Saturdays 10 – 4pm. We are very excited about our new venture, and hope you will stop by to say Hi, have a sample or two,
and enjoy our fresh local products.
View Medicine Hat Meat Traders Business Profile |
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Friday, 11 December 2009 20:28 |
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 Written by Brennan Neitz of Cando Computers
Remember the days digging through your piggy bank or pocket looking for that magical quarter to drop into the arcade machines? Playing head to head with friends in Mortal Kombat. Why not jump start those days again with your own arcade system.
Join Cando Computers as they turn an old arcade system into a full out Mame system playing thousands of your favorite old school games (Pacman, Street Fighter, Dragon's Lair, 1942). Visit our Facebook page and see the steps we take to transform an old arcade machine into a arcade power house, with no quarters needed.
Facebook Page
View Cando Computer's Shop the Hat Business Profile |
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Monday, 07 December 2009 15:43 |
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We have officially ended our first website contest and survey. Congratulations to Heather for winning the digital picture frame. We have now launched our second survey which is completely sponsored by the Medicine Hat News and features quite a few items including a total of three gift packages that you can choose to receive if you are randomly picked. |
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Monday, 16 November 2009 21:23 |
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Ten Terrific Tax-beaters - year end tax tips that can help you save, article by Tony Zubak of Investors Group.
Tax planning should be part of your overall financial plan and a year round activity. But there are certain tax strategies you can put in place before the end of this year that can help reduce current and future income taxes and related penalties that you pay.
1. Pay on time If you miss a tax filing/payment deadline you’ll pay penalties. If you file on time but don’t pay all owed taxes, or if you’re late with a quarterly income tax payment, you’ll be assessed interest.
2. Pay tax-break items Payments that qualify for tax credits and deductions should be made by December 31.
3. Deductions add up to savings Take full advantage of tax deductions. One of the most important is your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) deduction.
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Read more... [Ten Terrific Tax Strategies]
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Wednesday, 04 November 2009 18:58 |
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 Coming up soon is the Great West Home Expo & Leisure Show going on from November 6-8th, 2009. This year, it is taking place in the Cypress Centre on the Stampede Grounds and will be running from 2PM-9PM on Friday, 10AM-8PM on Saturday and 11AM-4PM on Sunday. There will be tons of door prizes including:
- Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations: 3 or 4 night houseboats vacation valued over $2000.
- A Calgary Flames game package which includes two tickets to the January 2nd game against Toronto, 1 night stay at the Executive Royal Inn and 2 Calgary Flames Jerseys valued at $700.
- An annual adult ski pass from Hidden Valley.
There will be entertainment provided by Medicine Hat Clown Unit, Magic by Trevor Moore, Flashing Canines, Safari Jeff and Shannon's Great Green Adventure Show and more. Admission will be $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for senior and students. Children under 12 will get in for free. For more information call 403-527-5214 or email
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Look for Shop the Hat there at the Medicine Hat News media group booth. |
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