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Equine group’s WCVM donation doubles

April 27th, 2009

A $10,000 gift from the Equine Foundation of Canada to support vital horse health research at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will double in value and impact through a unique matching gift program at the veterinary college. “We’re extremely grateful to the hundreds of horse owners and enthusiasts across Canada who worked together through the Equine …

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Charlene Dalen Brown and WCVM Dean Dr. Charles Rhodes
Minister of State Lynne Yelich

Canada invests in WCVM’s expansion

Researchers and students at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine will benefit from upgrades to their Diagnostics Laboratory and Large Animal Clinic, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification (WD). “Our Government is proud to make this significant investment in the College as it is essential for a competitive Saskatchewan and …

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Dr. Rex Leach

Dr. Rex Leach (WCVM ’70): 1940-2009

Dr. Reginald (Rex) Leach, a 1970 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), died suddenly on March 20, 2009, during a family holiday in Mexico. Born in Cabri, Sask., on July 14, 1940, Leach earned two degrees from the University of Saskatchewan: a BA (Honours, Biochemistry) and his DVM degree from the WCVM. After one year in Shoal …

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