Every year when the giant inflatable turkey comes out at the Griffiths Ford dealership in Hinton, Alta., the town’s residents know the holiday season has arrived.

It’s a sign to drop off turkeys or cash donations to support the Hinton Healthcare Foundation and the Hinton Food Bank.

“In a town like ours, if you don't give back, your community doesn't grow and it's just too important,” said Griffiths Ford owner Garth Griffiths, the foundation's chair and the organizer of the fundraiser.

Over the years, he estimates the event has raised $125,000 in cash and turkeys.

In the past, the funds have gone towards medical equipment for the hospital. But Griffiths said this year there’s a more pressing need: attracting and recruiting doctors to Hinton.

This year's turkey drive will raise funds to

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