Rain soaks, closes sports fields

The City of Red Deer closed all of its community sports fields and ball diamonds Thursday due to rain.

All activities planned for the community sports fields and ball diamonds are closed including those at Great

Great Chief Park.

City staff are making an effort to reach groups who have activities scheduled for today.

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