RED DEER, Alta. – Alberta’s Heather Nedohin wins the Canadian women’s curling championship.

Her Edmonton team defeats B.C.’s Kelly Scott 7-6 in the final.

It’s the first Canadian championship for Nedohin has a skip.

She played third on Cathy Borst’s team that won in 1998.

It was also an Alberta team’s first championship at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts since 1998.

Nedohin, Beth Iskiw, Jessica Mair and Laine Peters will represent Canada at the women’s world championship next month in Lethbridge, Alta.