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Brad McLeod of Big M’s Smokin’ Bones of London, Ont. bastes a grill full of ribs at Ribfest in Red Deer Friday afternoon. Four BBQ trucks and a potato truck are taking part in the 1st Annual Red Deer Ribfest through this weekend. Along with ribs patrons can get their share of BBQ chicken and pulled pork. The weekend event at Rotary Park in Red Deer also features a kids zone, live music, beer gardens, rib eating contest and a best rack competition. See more online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of Day: Friday, Aug. 25, 2017

Some of the photos taken today in and around Red Deer and…

Brad McLeod of Big M’s Smokin’ Bones of London, Ont. bastes a grill full of ribs at Ribfest in Red Deer Friday afternoon. Four BBQ trucks and a potato truck are taking part in the 1st Annual Red Deer Ribfest through this weekend. Along with ribs patrons can get their share of BBQ chicken and pulled pork. The weekend event at Rotary Park in Red Deer also features a kids zone, live music, beer gardens, rib eating contest and a best rack competition. See more online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Matt Klyne of Billy Bones out of Midland, Michigan bastes a grill full of ribs at Ribfest in Red Deer Friday afternoon. Four BBQ trucks and a potato truck are taking part in the 1st Annual Red Deer Ribfest through this weekend. Along with ribs patrons can get their share of BBQ chicken and pulled pork. The weekend event at Rotary Park in Red Deer also features a kids zone, live music, beer gardens, rib eating contest and a best rack competition. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: Ribfest 2017

Check out this video from Red Deer Ribfest

Matt Klyne of Billy Bones out of Midland, Michigan bastes a grill full of ribs at Ribfest in Red Deer Friday afternoon. Four BBQ trucks and a potato truck are taking part in the 1st Annual Red Deer Ribfest through this weekend. Along with ribs patrons can get their share of BBQ chicken and pulled pork. The weekend event at Rotary Park in Red Deer also features a kids zone, live music, beer gardens, rib eating contest and a best rack competition. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff                                Daryll de Souza with his 1933 PonitRat, what he calls a “A Tribute to Transportation.”

My Ride: Daryll de Souza and his 1933 PontiRat

Name: Daryll de Souza, Olds Make/Model: 1933 PontiRat What is the evolution…

Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff                                Daryll de Souza with his 1933 PonitRat, what he calls a “A Tribute to Transportation.”
Kiki Roquette performs the song Red Neck Woman by Gretchen Wilson at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer during the Central Alberta Pride Drag Show and Dance Saturday night. See more video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: Drag Queens strut their stuff in Red Deer

Central Alberta Pride hosted a Drag Show and Dance at the Sheraton…

Kiki Roquette performs the song Red Neck Woman by Gretchen Wilson at the Sheraton Hotel in Red Deer during the Central Alberta Pride Drag Show and Dance Saturday night. See more video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
With his band-mates reflected in his sun glasses Jeremy Doody plays a solo Saturday afternoon during a Jazz At the Lake performance at Sylvan Lake. Doody along with the Jazz Explosion group from Red Deer performed outdoors at Lions Legacy Park. The 15th Annual Jazz at the Lake continues through the weekend with headline concerts by the likes of Jon Faddis, Cheryl Fischer, Jack Semple and Johnny Summers. The event wraps up Sunday evening with a Pubs and Clubs event with performances from 5-8 p.m. happening at four venues. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Saturday afternoon at Sylvan Lake, Jazz at the Lake

Jazz At The Lake runs through the weekend at Sylvan Lake

With his band-mates reflected in his sun glasses Jeremy Doody plays a solo Saturday afternoon during a Jazz At the Lake performance at Sylvan Lake. Doody along with the Jazz Explosion group from Red Deer performed outdoors at Lions Legacy Park. The 15th Annual Jazz at the Lake continues through the weekend with headline concerts by the likes of Jon Faddis, Cheryl Fischer, Jack Semple and Johnny Summers. The event wraps up Sunday evening with a Pubs and Clubs event with performances from 5-8 p.m. happening at four venues. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Photos of the day: Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017

Photos of the day: Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017

Some photos from around Central Alberta for Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017

Photos of the day: Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017
A STARS crew waits to load a patient on the helipad at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.(Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of the Day: Friday, Aug. 18, 2017

Some photos from around Red Deer Friday.

A STARS crew waits to load a patient on the helipad at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre Friday, Aug. 18, 2017.(Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Looking for a little treasure a man uses a metal detector to pull metal objects from the shoreline at Sylvan Lake Thursday evening. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of the Day: Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017

Here are a few images from Red Deer and Sylvan Lake today.

Looking for a little treasure a man uses a metal detector to pull metal objects from the shoreline at Sylvan Lake Thursday evening. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Photos of the day: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017

Photos of the day: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017

Here are some of our photos from Red Deer today.

Photos of the day: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017
Friends and family of a missing 43 year old man look out over Sylvan Lake at Sunbreaker Cove as police and volunteers search the lake Tuesday afternoon. The man went missing after a boating mishap late Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of the day: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017

Here are some of our photos from Red Deer and around Central…

Friends and family of a missing 43 year old man look out over Sylvan Lake at Sunbreaker Cove as police and volunteers search the lake Tuesday afternoon. The man went missing after a boating mishap late Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Barb Jackson and Raegan Blatchford of Sundre were all muddy smiles as they approached the finish line at the Mud Hero event at Canyon Ski Resort on Saturday. The annual event drew thousands of participants to Central Alberta and featured a 10 km course with 25 obstacles to negotiate. See related video at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photo Gallery: Mud Hero gets dirty in Red Deer

Mud Hero 2017 took Canyon Ski Resort by storm Saturday as thousands…

Barb Jackson and Raegan Blatchford of Sundre were all muddy smiles as they approached the finish line at the Mud Hero event at Canyon Ski Resort on Saturday. The annual event drew thousands of participants to Central Alberta and featured a 10 km course with 25 obstacles to negotiate. See related video at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Two Mud Hero participants make their way through a pool of muddy water as others plunge into the pool at Canyon Ski Resort on Saturday. The annual event held drew thousands of participants to Central Alberta and featured a 10 km course with 25 obstacles to negotiate. See related video at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: Mud Hero 2017 draws thousands to Canyon Ski Resort

Thousands from across Alberta get dirty at Canyon Mud Hero 2017

Two Mud Hero participants make their way through a pool of muddy water as others plunge into the pool at Canyon Ski Resort on Saturday. The annual event held drew thousands of participants to Central Alberta and featured a 10 km course with 25 obstacles to negotiate. See related video at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Greg Dichiara of Carstairs with his 1927 Ford Coupe hot rod. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

My Ride: Greg Dichiara and his 1927 Ford Coup hot rod

Name: Greg Dichiara, Carstairs Make/Model: 1927 Ford Coupe What kind of car…

Greg Dichiara of Carstairs with his 1927 Ford Coupe hot rod. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Hugh McLennan along with the Western Spirit Band kicks off the evening entertainment at the Daines Rodeo Ranch Friday. The 41st Annual Country Music Picnic is taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend with both music and rodeo events Saturday and Sunday. See related video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of the Day: Friday, Aug. 11, 2017

Take a look at some of the pictures captured today around Central…

Hugh McLennan along with the Western Spirit Band kicks off the evening entertainment at the Daines Rodeo Ranch Friday. The 41st Annual Country Music Picnic is taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend with both music and rodeo events Saturday and Sunday. See related video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Hugh McLennan along with the Western Spirit Band kicks off the evening entertainment at the Daines Rodeo Ranch Friday. The 41st Annual Country Music Picnic is taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend with both music and rodeo events Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: 41st Annual Ivan Daines Country Music Pick-Nic

Hugh McLennan along with the Western Spirit Band kicks off the evening…

Hugh McLennan along with the Western Spirit Band kicks off the evening entertainment at the Daines Rodeo Ranch Friday. The 41st Annual Country Music Picnic is taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend with both music and rodeo events Saturday and Sunday. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Photos of the Day: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017

Photos of the Day: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017

Take a look at some of the photos in Central Alberta today.

Photos of the Day: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017
Country western recording artist Gord Bamford makes a putt as his teammates carry on behind him during the Gord Bamford Charity golf Classic at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club on Thursday. To date the 10th annual golf tournament has raised over $2.7 million for the Gord Bamford Foundation, supporting kids and communities across Canada. See related video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic

Gord Bamford hosts his 10th Annual Charity Golf Classic at the Lacombe…

Country western recording artist Gord Bamford makes a putt as his teammates carry on behind him during the Gord Bamford Charity golf Classic at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club on Thursday. To date the 10th annual golf tournament has raised over $2.7 million for the Gord Bamford Foundation, supporting kids and communities across Canada. See related video online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Scott Todd of Rocking T Horsemanship hangs on as he works a horse at the Daines Ranch on Wednesday. Todd and four other horse trainers are competing in a horse training competition at the ranch through Friday. the 41st Annual Country Music Pic-Nic is also taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photos of the day: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017

Here is a collection of photos of around Central Alberta today.

Scott Todd of Rocking T Horsemanship hangs on as he works a horse at the Daines Ranch on Wednesday. Todd and four other horse trainers are competing in a horse training competition at the ranch through Friday. the 41st Annual Country Music Pic-Nic is also taking place at the ranch north of Innisfail through the weekend. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)
Employees of Bry Sand Concrete Floor Specialists work on the continuous pour of the rink surface of the new Servus Arena in Red Deer on Wednesday. Work on the new arena that is replacing the old Red Deer Arena is ahead of schedule says City of Red Deer project superintendent Curtis Martinek. See more online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Watch: Work is ahead of schedule on the new Servus Arena in Red Deer

Work is ahead of schedule on the new Servus Arena in Red…

Employees of Bry Sand Concrete Floor Specialists work on the continuous pour of the rink surface of the new Servus Arena in Red Deer on Wednesday. Work on the new arena that is replacing the old Red Deer Arena is ahead of schedule says City of Red Deer project superintendent Curtis Martinek. See more online at reddeeradvocate.com (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)