
Jeffrey Meskens
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Jeffrey Meskens is a Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global Saskatoon.
After graduating from journalism school in Belgium he became an editor for one of Belgium’s largest newspapers. After leaving the position with the newspaper, Jeffrey and his wife moved to Canada where he began working freelance for the Saskatoon Star Phoenix before joining Global News in January 2023.
Jeffrey enjoys seeing all of the interesting places and people he gets the chance to encounter through reporting. When he’s not busy reporting, he enjoys discovering new and fun things to do around Saskatoon, learning Chinese, reading fantasy and sci-fi, playing video and board games and painting miniatures.
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Renovations bring wider path, better access to Meewasin Valley TrailThe Meewasin Valley Authority opened up a newly renovated section of the Meewasin Trail around the Shakespeare on Saskatchewan on Friday. More improvements are planned.CanadaJun 2
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Saskatoon city garbage truck explodes into blazing fireballA City of Saskatoon garbage truck went up in flames Wednesday morning. A resident said the truck exploded. Pictures show the truck completely engulfed in flames.FireMay 31
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Education agreement aims to improve James Smith Cree Nation schoolingStudents attending the Bernard Constant Community School in the James Smith Community will benefit from the increased funding and better-defined education goals.EducationMay 30
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Bear spray used during Canadian Superstore alcohol robbery in SaskatoonA man and woman used bear mace on a security guard while stealing alcohol from Saskatoon's Canadian Superstore liquor section on Monday.CrimeMay 30
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Saskatoon’s 9 Mile Legacy Brewing is selling off its taproom9 Mile Legacy Brewing will be selling off its 9 Mile Legacy taproom on 20th Street in Saskatoon. The company will focus on its brewery on 21st Street.CanadaMay 25
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Buffalo Narrows and Île-à-la-Crosse evacuees to return home by end of the weekEvacuees from Buffalo Narrows and Île-à-la-Crosse are expected to be able to return home by May 28th. Île-à-la-Crosse has rescinded its evacuation order as of Wednesday May 24th.CanadaMay 24
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Explosives found by Saskatchewan RCMP in abandoned buildingSaskatchewan RCMP located and safely disposed of explosives found in an abandoned, remote building in southeast Saskatchewan.CrimeMay 23
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Saskatchewan parties band together to fight candidate deposit increaseSaskatchewan Liberals, Greens and Progressive Conservatives are banding together to oppose the political candidate deposit increase.PoliticsMay 18
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‘It’s true what they say about dying’: Saskatoon man struggles after four flatlinesSaskatoon man, Darren Mathieu, went to the hospital with severe pancreas damage and died four times. The last time he had a near-death experience.HealthMay 15
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Wildfire on Moosomin First Nation engulfs 7,000 acres and countingA large wildfire in Moosomin and Saulteaux First Nations has the bands on edge. The fire has so far destroyed 7,000 acres of land.FireMay 4
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Geodome, allowing vegetables to be grown year round, pops up in Biggar, Sask.A geodome functions like a normal greenhouse, but works during all seasons and its unique shape allows it to withstand up to seven feet of snow.TechMay 3
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New Saskatoon urgent care centre to be built at current Pleasant Hill school locationThe centre will offer 24-hour assistance to residents with non-life-threatening conditions. The Pleasant Hill School at the location will be demolished.HealthApr 28
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Saskatchewan expert calls for mental health supports after La Loche school stabbingMental health expert Rebecca Rackow from the Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) says more mental health support for northern communities is needed.HealthApr 26
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Downtown Regina emergency wellness centre receives additional summer fundingOriginally opened as a temporary winter shelter, The Gathering Place: New Beginnings in downtown Regina will stay open during the summer after receiving additional funding.CanadaApr 18
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Health-care workers are most often injured on the job in SaskatchewanHealth-care workers in Saskatchewan are the occupation most often injured in Saskatchewan in 2022, according to the 2022 report of the WCB, published Tuesday.HealthApr 18
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Pelicans return to Saskatoon, just in time for spring snowfall to hitThe pelicans are back in Saskatoon, ready to spend their summer fishing and enjoying the warm weather. The snow about to hit Saskatoon will not spoil the fun.WeatherApr 17
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Cirque du Soleil brings Corteo, a clown dream funeral, to Saskatoon this yearCirque du Soleil is bringing its Corteo production to Saskatoon later in 2023. The circus acrobatics show will take place from December 21st until December 24th 2023.EntertainmentApr 17
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Saskatoon man arrested after pulling gun on off-duty cop with 6-year old in the backA Saskatoon man was arrested Friday night after pointing a gun at an off-duty SPS officer. A 6-year-old boy was found in the back.CrimeApr 17
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Saskatoon community saves local grocery store from closing downOn the 7th of April, Steep Hill Food Co-op, a local grocer located on Broadway in Saskatoon, announced that they would be shutting down.ConsumerApr 13
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Saskatchewan Muslims prepare for the most important 10 days of RamadanMuslims in Saskatchewan and all over the world will try and spend as much time in contemplation and prayer as possible.CanadaApr 10
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Saskatoon chef proud to cook for U.S. President Joe Biden during state dinnerBorn and raised in Saskatoon, Chef Kenton Leier and his team handled the catering for Biden, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and 400 other international guests.CanadaMar 29
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Soon you can help choose the new name of the Saskatchewan Liberal PartyThe Saskatchewan Liberal Party will go into the 2024 election with a new name. The party is doing a full rebrand, including its name and logo, and will invite public suggestions.PoliticsMar 27
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Saskatchewan to start development on future Indigenous police servicesCalls for Indigenous self-policing have grown louder in recent months, and now the Saskatchewan government is taking its first steps into making that a reality.CanadaMar 27
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Saskatchewan Polytechnic hosts first Powwow showcasing Indigenous dancersSaskatchewan Polytechnic hosted their first annual Powwow on their Saskatoon campus on March 24, 2023.CanadaMar 26
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Île-à-la-Crosse survivors gather for the first time to discuss lawsuit and healÎle-à-la-Crosse residential school survivors gathered in Saskatoon. They are still fighting to have their traumatic experiences recognized and possibly compensated.CanadaMar 24