Mossbank will double in size this weekend as former residents and their families return to celebrate the community's centennial. 

The village, about 75 kilometres southwest of Moose Jaw on highway 2, was incorporated in 1915. 

"We're excitedly anticipating a great weekend," said Mossbank Mayor Greg Nagel. "We've got over 800 (people) registered...(some) will be driving thirty hours-plus to get here."

Registration begins Friday afternoon at 4, followed by a slow-pitch tournament kicking off, live bands in the hall, and fireworks.  And that's just Friday night.

"Saturday's a full day," explained Nagel. "Right from pancake breakfasts, right until 1(am) that evening we have another dance. Sunday's another full day, right from breakfast, through to Aboriginal dancing in the afternoon, and out at the golf course they're doing a tournament....and Monday you can say your goodbyes."

Mossbank has been at the centre of some significant events in its history. The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School was built outside the town and trained over 6000 men from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain.  Those efforts contributed to the Allied Victory in WWII.

In 1957, Mossbank was home to the "Debate of The Century" featuring then-Premier Tommy Douglas and his former CCF ally Ross Thatcher, who crossed the floor to represent the provincial Liberal party. Over 1000 people, including national media, packed the Mossbank community hall for the debate, which was broadcast on 800 CHAB. 

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