Tag: Brandon Buliziuk

Creston RCMP facing rising calls and staffing shortages

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Creston RCMP officers responded to over 2,600 calls for service from April 1 to September 22 — an increase of more than 400 from the same period last year.

Creston RCMP commander leaving role for National Police Federation

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Creston RCMP Staff Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk is stepping down as detachment commander after three years in the role.

Creston Valley Thunder set for inaugural WIJHL season as schedule released

Creston Valley Thunder My Creston Now Staff -
The Creston Valley Thunder will begin a new era of junior hockey when they open the inaugural Western International Junior Hockey League season on Friday, Sept. 18.

FIFA deployments to reduce Creston RCMP staffing

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
The Creston RCMP detachment will operate with fewer officers this summer because of FIFA-related policing deployments across the province.

Breakaway junior hockey league to reshape Kootenay teams

Hockey My Creston Now Staff -
Several junior hockey teams in southeastern B.C. are breaking away from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League to form a new independent circuit starting in the 2026-27 season.

Creston RCMP prepare for OneBC rally, town hall

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Extra RCMP officers will be on hand in Creston Tuesday as a OneBC town hall and rally draw hundreds of people to the Creston Valley, though police do not anticipate major safety issues.

Community to help shape Thundercats rebrand

Creston Valley Thunder Storrm Lennie -
The Creston Valley Thundercats are preparing to usher in a new era, announcing plans to rebrand the junior hockey club after 25 years under the Thundercats name.

Creston crams the Cruiser for huge success

Community Kate Brown -
The Creston RCMP Charity Foundation raised more than $2,000 and collected over 500 pounds of food at its annual Cram the Cruiser event.

Creston Valley sees drop in violent and traffic crime

Town of Creston Storrm Lennie -
Crime in the Creston Valley is trending downward in some key categories with notable drops in violent and traffic-related offences over the past year, according to Staff Sgt. Brandon Buliziuk. 

Excitement builds around new start for Thunder Cats season

Creston Valley Thunder Kate Brown -
The Creston Valley Thunder Cats were back on the ice over the weekend as training camp kicked off.

Man faces life-threatening injuries following bear attack in Creston

RCMP Kate Brown -
A man has suffered serious and life-threatening injuries following a grizzly bear attack in Creston over the weekend.

Drug and cash seizures following multiple search warrants

Crime Drew Wilson -
Several people are facing charges after two big drug busts in Creston. RCMP were out in full force on Wed...

Collision under investigation

RCMP My Creston Now Staff -
The cause of a multiple vehicle collision that closed Highway 3 approximately 1km East of Canyon Lister Road for...

Missing kayaker found deceased

Missing Person My Creston Now Staff -
Creston RCMP have confirmed the body of the missing 21-year-old man who's kayak overturned on Kootenay Lake last Wednesday...

UPDATED: Public asked to stay away from Kootenay Lake search area

RCMP Ryley McCormack -
May 5, 202 UPDATE: The search for a missing 21-year-old Creston man continued this week with RCMP's Underwater Recovery Team...

Kootenay-Boundary officers honoured for valour and commitment to public safety

Community My Creston Now Staff -
A number of Kootenay-Boundary officers have been recognized for their bravery and dedication at the 40th annual Police Honours...
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