Only story behind Rusty Moose is success

By JOHN McCALLUM

Editor

Many businesses have a story associated with their names. Not so with the Rusty Moose Bar and Grille.

“There's really nothing behind it,” Rusty Moose managing partner Aaron DeLis said. “Maybe we should make one up.”

There might not be a need. DeLis and his father, Frank, bought the Airway Heights-area business formerly known as Prospectors in March this year. They operated it under the former name until the July Fourth weekend, and even after the switch, business has been very good.

Aaron DeLis said they saw an opportunity in buying the business from former owners Mike...