Ryan Kessler
Ryan Kessler joined the Global Saskatoon team in the fall of 2015, hoping to take the next step in his reporting career, while returning to life on the Prairies.
Since then, he has reported on national stories including the trial of Gerald Stanley, the sentencing of the La Loche school shooter and the aftermath left by the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.
Ryan developed a passion for broadcast news during his studies at Red River College and The University of Winnipeg. During his final semester in Red River’s Creative Communications program, Ryan was offered a part-time job at 680 CJOB in Winnipeg – his hometown.
While anchoring and reporting for 680 CJOB, Ryan finished his Communications degree at the U of W.
The opportunity to tell stories for TV and online audiences brought Ryan to northern British Columbia in 2014. One highlight was covering the Canada Winter Games that captivated the City of Prince George for two weeks.
Though he is a news reporter first and foremost, Ryan is also an avid sports fan. He enjoys returning home to cheer on the Winnipeg Jets.
He also enjoys running, reading and spending time with four-legged friends.
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Video Archives
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Some farmers could see a break in the drought conditions with precipitation on the way
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Nathaniel Carrier sentenced for killing his parents and son
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Saskatchewan hockey fan robbed of valuable Wayne Gretzky collection
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Witchekan Lake First Nation honours RCMP members following drug, weapons bust
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Saskatchewan ICE Unit gets more officers to deal with increasing child exploitation files
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Saskatoon SPCA animal protection void filled in Saskatchewan 2022-23 budget
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Potash, oil drive revenue growth in Saskatchewan
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CP Rail arbitration with Teamsters union a ‘sigh of relief’ for Sask. farm, mining groups
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Premier Scott Moe calls for railways to be made an essential service
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Driver charged in Baeleigh Maurice death released before first court appearance: Saskatoon police
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Woman faces impaired driving charge in crash that killed Baeleigh Maurice
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Prairie Harm Reduction partners with government to create home for youth with addictions
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War in Ukraine fuels commodity surge ahead of Saskatchewan budget release
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Vulnerable girls evacuating Ukraine, Saskatoon charity awaiting word on their safety
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Lighthouse members call for board to resign after causing ‘danger’ at Saskatoon facility
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Indigenous leaders call for Prince Albert police firings, inquest after infant’s death
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Dropping Sask. COVID-19 isolation requirement erodes accountability: USask expert
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Saskatoon police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Evan Penner arrest, police chief says
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Sask. Party’s surprise win in Athabasca may be a result of regional politics: USask prof
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Unmarked graves discovered at former residential schools at Saskatchewan First Nation
Author Archives
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Unvaccinated Canadians able to board planes, trains as feds pause COVID-19 mandateIs a vaccine mandate on planes and trains effective in the age of immune-evasive Omicron? After months of questions, Ottawa will lift the requirements.CanadaJun 14, 2022
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Prince Albert man who killed parents, 7-year-old son sentenced to life in prisonOn Wednesday, court heard Nathaniel Carrier went into his parents' home and turned off their surveillance cameras on March 28, 2020, before his killing spree.CrimeApr 13, 2022
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Saskatchewan hockey fan robbed of valuable Wayne Gretzky collectionAron Gratias hoped to pass on his Wayne Gretzky collection to his children, but instead was robbed of countless items related to The Great One.CrimeApr 4, 2022
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Carbon monoxide leak at Pine Grove Correctional Centre sends inmates, staff to hospitalA review is underway into the status of carbon monoxide detectors at Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, according to a government spokesperson.CanadaApr 1, 2022
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City seeking public art for Saskatoon landfill expansionThe City of Saskatoon is seeking public art to promote sustainability at the landfill expansion with a price tag of up to $275,000.CanadaApr 1, 2022
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Woman accused of killing 9-year-old Baeleigh Maurice identified in court recordsTaylor Ashley Kennedy is accused of driving while high on cannabis and causing the death of nine-year-old Baeleigh Maurice on Sept. 9, 2021.CrimeMar 30, 2022
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High Key Brewing Co. to open new location in downtown SaskatoonHigh Key Brewing Co. is transitioning from its location on Quebec Avenue to take over the former Harley-Davidson building at 102 23rd Street East.CanadaMar 29, 2022
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Saskatoon police encourage public to ‘Drop Gangs’ with new vehicle campaignThe Drop Gangs program is designed as a proactive campaign to help people transition out of gang life, while educating the public with a roving billboard.CanadaMar 28, 2022
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Saskatchewan ICE Unit gets more officers to deal with increasing child exploitation filesThe 2022-23 Saskatchewan budget includes $220,000 in new funding for the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit to hire two more investigators.CrimeMar 25, 2022
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Saskatoon SPCA animal protection void filled in Saskatchewan 2022-23 budgetWith new provincial funding, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan will assume animal welfare responsibilities previously held by the Saskatoon SPCA.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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CP Rail arbitration with Teamsters union a ‘sigh of relief’ for Sask. farm, mining groupsAlthough the CP Rail disruption was brief, the labour dispute had the potential to negatively impact several industries in Saskatchewan.EconomyMar 22, 2022
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Crown seeks admission of new evidence at Greg Fertuck murder trialGreg Fertuck is scheduled to return to the Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench on April 29, as the Crown seeks to introduce new evidence.CrimeMar 17, 2022
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Driver charged in Baeleigh Maurice death released before first court appearance: Saskatoon policeSaskatoon police say a 28-year-old woman accused of driving high and causing the death of Baeleigh Maurice will appear in court on April 12.CrimeMar 14, 2022
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Prairie Harm Reduction partners with government to create home for youth with addictionsPrairie Harm Reduction's partnership with the Saskatchewan government offers unconditional support for young people struggling with mental health and addictions.CanadaMar 9, 2022
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Saskatoon Transit cancellations a result of poor preparedness: ATU Canada presidentSaskatoon Transit director Jim McDonald has said bus cancellations and disruptions are the result of supply chain issues for replacement parts.CanadaMar 8, 2022
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Ukraine child evacuees with Saskatoon connection arrive safely in PolandSaskatchewan non-profit organization Nashi says 17 girls who fled their home north of Lviv, Ukraine, safely arrived in Poland over the weekend after spending 20 hours on a bus.CanadaMar 8, 2022
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War in Ukraine fuels commodity surge ahead of Saskatchewan budget releaseAhead of Saskatchewan's provincial budget unveiling, the war in Ukraine has led to gains in oil, potash, uranium and other key commodities.CanadaMar 7, 2022
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Vulnerable girls evacuating Ukraine, Saskatoon charity awaiting word on their safetyIn 2015, Saskatoon charity NASHI opened Maple Leaf House in Ukraine as a home for girls escaping poor living conditions, abuse and human trafficking.CanadaMar 4, 2022
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Lighthouse members call for board to resign after causing ‘danger’ at Saskatoon facilityDonors, volunteers and other stakeholders say the Lighthouse board has acted 'unethically, immorally, and unprofessionally' during a recent leadership change.CanadaMar 3, 2022
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Dropping Sask. COVID-19 isolation requirement erodes accountability: USask expertAs of Feb. 28, people in Saskatchewan are no longer required to self-isolate after contracting COVID-19, though health officials continue to recommend it.CanadaMar 1, 2022
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Saskatoon Transit extends COVID-19 mask requirement after city council approvalSaskatoon Transit will continue requiring riders to wear masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19, even though a public health order mandating masks has ended.CanadaFeb 28, 2022
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What comes next after Michael Gordon Jackson arrest and daughter’s reunification with motherSaskatchewan RCMP charged Michael Gordon Jackson with abduction and issued a Canada-wide warrant in hopes of finding seven-year-old Sarah Jackson.CrimeFeb 25, 2022
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Man discharged from hospital after shooting by Saskatoon police officerSaskatoon police Chief Troy Cooper says it's fortunate officers weren't injured in the shooting of a man who is now facing charges.CrimeFeb 24, 2022
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Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO saysThe Saskatoon Public Library’s CEO says police, firefighters and community support officers will pay extra attention to two branches that shifted to contactless service.CanadaFeb 23, 2022
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Saskatoon police officers cleared of wrongdoing in Evan Penner arrest, police chief saysA Saskatoon police officer punched Evan Penner, an Indigenous man, during an arrest in July 2020. The Public Complaints Commission has cleared police of any wrongdoing.CrimeFeb 17, 2022