Scharf steals two in 10th for 7-4 win over Skrlik at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

By Canadian Press on January 24, 2026.

MISSISSAUGA — Northern Ontario’s Krista Scharf defeated Alberta’s Kayla Skrlik 7-4 on Saturday afternoon at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

It was the round-robin opener for both teams at the Canadian women’s curling championship.

Scharf stole two points in the 10th end for the win.

Nova Scotia’s Christina Black defeated Nunavut’s Julia Weagle 9-1 and Alberta’s Selena Sturmay walloped Prince Edward Island’s Amanda Power 12-3. Manitoba’s Beth Peterson posted a 7-5 win over Mackenzie Mitchell of Newfoundland and Labrador in the other game.

Another draw is scheduled for the evening at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

Competition continues through Feb. 1.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 24, 2026.

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press