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The 2015 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts got underway at the Lacombe arena on Jan. 21st.

Team Scheidegger took control of the ice during the first draw on Wednesday.

Team Scheidegger took control of the ice during the first draw on Wednesday.

The 2015 Jiffy Lube Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts got underway at the Lacombe arena on Jan. 21st.

Some of the best female curlers in the province will battle it out during the week.

 

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