The Winkler Police Service honoured longtime Animal Control Officer Wes Hiebert this week.

Hiebert has served the city in the role for nearly 15 years.

"We just want to thank Wes for the many years of service for the City of Winkler," Police Chief Ryan Hunt explains. "It's often a thankless job, enforcing the city's by-laws on animals... but he's always done a great job with a positive attitude."

"Working with the police station has been a great privilege," Hiebert says. "Ryan has been extremely helpful and professional... a great guy to work with. He made it easy for me."

The City's animal control duties now fall under the umbrella of the By-Law Enforcement Officer.