Both the men’s and women’s Northern Ontario Curling Championships are lined up for Wednesday through Sunday in New Liskeard.
There are eight men’s teams, including skip Jeff Brown from the North Bay Granite Club.
Other team members include Vice Chris Chartrand, Second Chris Bowman and Lead Ben Alexander.
Brad Jacobs, from Sault Ste Marie, is the defending champion.
The winner advances to the Brier in Kingston at the end of February.
North Bay’s women’s team is skipped by Laura Johnston.
Team members include: Vice Mackenzie Daley, Second Laura Forget and Lead Amanda Corkal.
Seven women’s teams are competing, including defending champion Krista McCarville from Thunder Bay.
They’re competing for a spot at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in mid-February.

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(file photo taken by station staff)