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A report of fraud tied to a walleye derby is under investigation after Montreal Lake Cree Nation said a participant allegedly violated derby rules and was asked to leave the fishing area.
Waskesiu RCMP said no charges have been laid.
The 18th annual Montreal Lake Walleye Derby offered a $100,000 grand prize. The First Nation said the matter has been referred to RCMP and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. Montreal Lake Cree Nation said there have been no known incidents of fraud in previous years.
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