[2] Alberta, skipped by Cordella "Red" Schwengler won the women's event, defeating Newfoundland's Sue Anne Bartlett in the final.
The Alberta rink had been adopted as the fan favourites in the final, as their third Betty Clarke was a native-Saskatchewanian.
The team went undefeated in the round robin before losing their last two games, settling for third place heading into the playoffs.
At the time, she had a record 12 appearances at the Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's championships, and had lost just one round robin match.
[3] New Brunswick, skipped by David Sullivan won the men's event, defeating British Columbia's Jim Horswell rink.