Walleye Derby Disqualification Over Cheating Accusations
A walleye derby on Montreal Lake in Saskatchewan was marred by controversy when an angler was disqualified for alleged cheating, prompting an investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The incident occurred during the 18th Annual Walleye Derby, where the disqualified angler was in first place and poised to win $100,000. Another angler, Dreydan Morin, went on to win the tournament with a 2.5-pound walleye. The Montreal Lake Cree Nation, which hosted the event, is cooperating fully with the investigation, which includes potential allegations of fraud.
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