The Canadian Curling Pre-Trials are underway in Wolfville, with eight men's and eight women's teams competing for a spot in the Canadian Curling Trials in Halifax.
Teams led by Scott Howard and Jean-Michel Menard are currently tied for first place in the men's standings with 3-1 records.
Five teams are tied for third place with 2-2 records, including Owen Purcell from Halifax.
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Author's summary: Howard and Menard lead the men's standings.