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28 Resource Assessment and GIS 31 Ryerson, Saskatchewan T8-9, R30-31W1 34 2007 CSPG CSEG Convention: Registration opens March 19th! 36 2007 CSPG CSEG Convention: Short Courses and Fieldtrips MARCH 2007 VOLUME 34, ISSUE 3 Canadian Publication Mail Contract – 40070050 IHS AccuMap® “AccuMap encompasses speed, stability, efficiency and accuracy. 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