Grant John Moffat, 55, a cattle rancher and freelance writer and photographer who lived alone on a farm north of Brandon, Manitoba, was last seen on August 17 or 18, 2006. On that day he stopped at a Fas Gas outlet in Ste. Rose du Lac, bought a fishing licence, spent about 20 minutes there and showed no signs of being in a hurry. He was believed to be heading to Amaranth to meet friends for a fishing trip; that is the last confirmed sighting.

When Moffat failed to appear at a cattle show in Dryden, Ontario, friends grew concerned. On August 20 his 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt was found abandoned and burned out on a highway near Crane River, about 60 kilometres northwest of Ste. Rose du Lac. The RCMP treated the disappearance as suspicious; searches by police, family, friends and many volunteers turned up no significant clues despite forensic examinations of the vehicle and public appeals.

The circumstances of his last movements and the discovery of the burned car remain unexplained, and his family has received no definitive answers. If anyone knew Grant’s plans that week, saw his car, or has information that could help, please come forward.