Boat launches close as Red Deer River levels rise, Waskasoo Creek levels dropping
Officials with The City of Red Deer say rising water levels on the Red Deer Rivers have forced the closure of four boat launches.
The boat launches that are now closed are located at Kiwanis Picnic Park, Great West Adventure Park, McKenzie Trails and Waskasoo Crescent.
Water levels on Waskasoo Creek have dropped, officials note, but the Red Deer River rose by half a metre over the past twenty-four hours, leading to these additonal closures within the city.
Officials say water levels have lowered in Waskasoo Creek, but note that Barrett Park remains closed, extending from Ross Street to Kinex Arena, as does Rotary Park, including the playground and skate park.