The Summerside Fire Department team, skipped by Leo Stewart, picked up a win in the opening draw of the Canadian Firefighters Curling Championship, being played at the Truro Curling Club. The Island squad beat Team Manitoba, skipped by Len Krisko, by a 7-6 score in an extra end. PEI plays Northern Ontario at 10 am Sunday, and Saskatchewan at 3 pm.

Live results at http://curlingresults.com/firefighters/2016/

Photo (from left): Peter MacDonald (Provincial Director), Leo Stewart (skip), Gordon MacFadyen (3rd), Chad Praught (2nd), and Jim Arsenault (lead)