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Education

Father, son among five Canadians killed in Mexican resort explosion A groom in Mexico for his wedding, as well as a father and his young son, were among five Canadian tourists killed Sunday in a massive gas explosion at a hotel in Mexico.

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Canadian university presidents head to India to entice middle-class students Fifteen Canadian university presidents begin a seven-day visit to India on Monday.

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Rodeo Houston announces Super Shootout

by on November 14, 2010

Rodeo Houston announces Super Shootout The RODEOHOUSTON Super Shootout: North America’s Champions, is a ground-breaking new event for 2011.

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Gaming Standards Association Is Driving Innovation at G2E 2010 LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – November 8, 2010) – The Gaming Standards Association is driving innovation with its award-winning standards. Now at Global Gaming Expo 2010 , GSA is doing more than ever to help the global gaming industry merge great standards into profits. G2E takes place [...]

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Clark County business calendar

by on November 13, 2010

Clark County business calendar The Columbian welcomes submissions about Clark County residents or businesses as well as regional business events. Information must be received by noon Tuesday preceding the intended Sunday publication date. Send to mary.ricks@columbian.com or fax 360-735-4491. Sales awards are not published.

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Doris Towers receives Lifetime Achievement Award She sat quietly at the front of the room, a twinkle in her eye, as her daughter gave an acceptance speech on her behalf.

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UM hires new dean of graduate school

by on November 12, 2010

UM hires new dean of graduate school By: Jayme Fraser Stephen Sprang took on a new list of duties Monday as he accepted the half-time position of The University of Montana’s new associate provost and dean of the graduate school. He will also continue his roles as a professor in UM’s Division of Biolog…

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Bridgeport-Spaulding leaders may buy Smart Boards for White Elementary School Officials have bought dozens of electronic Smart Boards for use at Atkins School, but now ponders whether to buy the devices for younger pupils at White Elementary School.

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School notebook

by on November 11, 2010

School notebook Congratulations to our FMHS volleyball players who travelled to Edson this past weekend! We wish you much luck and success as your season winds down!

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Canadian universities seek Indian students OTTAWA – Fifteen Canadian university presidents begin a seven-day visit to India on Monday. Their mission — to sell their schools as the place to study for the children of the booming middle class of the world’s most populous democracy. With its population topping 1.1 billion and millions of middle [...]

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