While small towns are often stereotyped as only offering the bare minimum of services and amenities, Mossbank often surprises visitors with its speciality shops and businesses. In some cases, these operations attract customers from larger centres by offering products and services not offered elsewhere in southern Saskatchewan.

Skates’N'Skirts Sport Co. Ltd.

Located on Mossbank’s main street, Skates’N'Skirts serves the needs of figure skaters throughout southern Saskatchewan. Owned and operated by level 3 NCCP figure skating coach Julie Gosling and her mother Sandra Nagel, this store caters to skaters of all levels, ages and interests. Skates’N'Skirts is an authorized dealer for Gam, Graf, Jackson Ultima and Riedell figure skates and carries models of each ranging from starter to competitive models. Julie, Sandra and Julie’s husband Darren Gosling all have extensive training and experience fitting, sharpening and servicing skates and can also supply custom made boots and coaching boots. The store also stocks a selection of blades from top companies including the very popular GAM blade line. Complimenting its wide selection of skates, Skates’N'Skirts has the largest selection of skating dresses in its region. This includes a line designed by Julie and Sandra as well as GK-Elite Sportswear, Six-O, Skate Wear and Mondor. Skates’N'Skirts will custom make skating dresses, do alterations and repairs and create team/group costuming. Other items available include tights, blade covers, boot covers, skate guards, garment bags, warm up clothes and other accessories.

Skates’N'Skirts also offers an assortment of giftware including candles, fancy soaps, speciality foods, porcelain utensils and crockery, children’s books and stuffed animals. In addition the store features a terrific selection of children’s clothing from such brands as Kaboo, Mex, Osh Kosh, Point Zero and Yogini. With all this to offer, it’s no wonder people travel from near and far to shop at Skates’N'Skirts! For more information contact 1-306-354-2240, e-mail info@skatesnskirts.com. or check out their web page at www.skatesnskirts.com.

Our Pace Family Fitness Center & Chi Health Spa

Located on main street, in Mossbank’s historic former Masonic Temple, Our Pace Family Fitness Centre provides its members with access to exercise equipment equal to that found in any city. This includes an 18 station, 30 minute fitness circuit that provides a full-body workout as well as a treadmill, weight bench and stationary riding bicycle. As Our Pace was opened in 2004, its equipment is all practically brand new. Members are provided with keys to the facility, which allows easy access at any time. Although the Centre has nearly 100 members, aged 8-85 years, Our Pace is seldom crowded and even during periods of peak use there are never long waits to use equipment. A claim few city fitness centres can make.

A special feature of Our Pace is the Chi Health Spa Room. There members are offered treatments on HTE Chi Machine, Far Infrared Hot House and Electro Reflex Energizer. These oxygenate and detoxify the blood, which improves circulation, aligns the spin and reduces pain.

Our Pace is owned and operated by long-time local residents Karen Baker and Betty Ray. They also sell a number of fitness and health-related products and offer positive lifestyle seminars and meetings. For more information contact 1-306-354-2213.

Wheat Weaving by Joy

Joy Slizer is a nationally recognized craftsperson who lives, and maintains a studio and craft store, in Mossbank. She finds her primary expression in wheat weaving. Her weavings include miniature country folk, traditional wall hangings, earrings and more. Every piece of her artwork displays the beauty of the prairie landscape and is a well crafted treasure! Joy’s products have found homes all over North America and she is a respected member of the Saskatchewan craft community. For more information contact 1-306-354-7653 or click here to go to her web page.

Rest & Relaxation

Mossbank residents don’t have to go far for a tanning session, a massage or some good old-fashioned pampering. In fact, such luxuries may even be just across the street. The Dream Tan Salon allows you to relax in a music filled bed and enjoy a good selection of Australian Gold cremes and accessories. For more information contact 1-306-354-2312. Kathy Myles is a registered massage therapist who works out of the Mossbank Wellness Centre and can be contacted at 1-306-354-2300. Finally, Pampering by Lynn, can meet all your esthetic needs. Her contact number is 1-306-354-2451.