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Ice fishing derby held on Grant Devine Lake

Ninety anglers competed in annual event

ALAMEDA - The Souris Moose Creek Wildlife Federation held its fourth annual ice fishing tournament at the Alameda Dam on March 12.

There were 99 anglers who participated. Winners were as follows:

Longest pike: Bradey Fidierchuk, first, 47 inches; Talas Brock, second, 41 inches; and Jim Howard, third, 40.25 inches.

Longest walleye: Clarance Campbell, first, 26 inches; Kyle Schuman, second, 21.25 inches; and Devon Brown, third, 18.25 inches.

The perch pot raffle was won by Brad Loppe at 11.25 inches.

Souris Moose Creek Wildlife Chairman Cory Rucks provided the Observer with some regional background.

“Our local club has 280 members. We meet monthly and continue to promote fishing, wildlife, and other gaming sports and interests in the area including archery. I want to thank all of those who attended this year’s tournament. I also wish to mention some of our committee members who helped, including fundraising chairman Kevin Lauritsen, and board members Todd Cooley, Jack Twietmeyer and Kent Reischke.”

The local federation is also planning to hold their 30th annual banquet and supper on April 23 at the Oxbow Prairie Horizons School.