The founder of an East Kootenay rescue agency and a local saddlemaker are being recognized by the Province for being a compassionate force for animal welfare
Ruth Billmann of Cranbrook, who helped launch Meant 2B Loved, and the late Brian Ironmonger, a saddlemaker based in Elko, were two of 21 people throughout B.C. who who awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship.
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