In 1940`s Moose Hill, Saskatchewan, outdoorsman Pierre is attracted to saloon-owner Daisy. Hearing of her impending marriage to `Jap` Durkin, a law officer and rival, Pierre arranges things so the wedding won`t occur. Later, Daisy`s brother Val, who is also on Durkin`s bad side, accidentally kills a crony of Durkin`s. Durkin arrests Val and is determined to see him punished, not so much for the killing, but also for the humiliation of the canceled wedding. Pierre, Daisy, and a couple of visiting campers help spring Val, resulting in more complications and another death.