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Wendy Thienes and her team celebrates winning the C qualifier at the Viterra Scotties Southern Playdowns in Swift Current

Shaunavon's Wendy Thienes will begin play at the Viterra Scotties provincial women's curling championships in Assiniboia this afternoon.

Her team will take on Balgonie's Mandy Selzer in the opening draw at 2:00pm. Selzer also qualified from the southern playdowns in Swift Current earlier this month, which Thienes earned a Scotties berth through the C event.

The other opening draw match has Saskatoon's Brenda Goertzen taking on Regina's Shalon Fleming. Tonight's action includes seven-time provincial champion Michelle Englot taking on Regina's Lana Vey, and defending champion Stefanie Lawton facing Saskatoon's Jessica Hanson.

The finals go on Sunday, and the winner will represent Saskatchewan at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw next month.