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Are you ready for an encore? The Canadian Open will return to the Gallagher Centre in Yorkton, Sask., next season.

The Canadian Open is the fourth stop on the expanded seven-event Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling series.

This past season saw a full house at the Gallagher Centre during the men’s and women’s competitions.

Brad Gushue, of St. John’s, N.L., defeated Saskatoon’s Steve Laycock 6-5 in the men’s final to capture his second Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling title of the season. Scotland’s Eve Muirhead beat Ottawa’s Rachel Homan 5-3 to capture the inaugural Canadian Open women’s title.

The Canadian Open runs Dec. 8-13 and features a triple knockout preliminary round where teams must win three games before they lose three in order to qualify for the playoffs.

All-event passes are now on sale for a special early bird price. This deal expires Sept. 1, visit ticketmaster.ca to purchase your pass today.