John Flatters

Calgary

Multi-Skilled Journalist at CFQC-TV (Saskatoon, SK)

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Liberal and NDP leaders visit Saskatoon ahead of federal election

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

With 14 seats in the upcoming federal election up for grabs in Saskatchewan, the Conservative party currently holds all of them. Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh were in Saskatoon Wednesday to try and sway voters their way. During his address though, Carney was interrupted on more than one occasion. “That was misguided,” said Carney to a pair of protesters shouting about becoming the51st state. “You’ve made your point, you’ve made your point,” he said to another group.
Saskatchewan farmers eye spring runoff as temperatures rise

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

As snow in fields across the province melts away, farmers are eager to get their seeds into the ground. Stems are poking out from under the blanket that covered them all winter. And with above-seasonal temperatures this week — it’s melting fast. “It’s going to disappear really quickly,” said Jeremy Welter, vice president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), also a farmer in west-central Saskatchewan. “The hope is that a lot of that moisture sinks in.
Sask. aviation learning centre expands to address labour shortage

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Students and administrators at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) joined the president of Boeing Canada and the Minister of Advanced Education for a sod turning ceremony Friday morning. Construction is set to begin on an expansion to the Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre, thanks in part to a $17 million dollar investment from Boeing Canada. “This is the biggest single investment in our SIIT history,” said Riel Bellegarde, president and CEO of SIIT.
‘One failure is too many’: Sask. researchers study effects of hydrogen on steel used in pipelines

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are learning how existing natural gas pipelines could transport hydrogen in the future. Hydrogen has been gaining popularity worldwide as a potential clean, sustainable energy source. But in order to meet high energy demands like utility infrastructure, large volumes of hydrogen would need to be transported by pipelines, either existing natural gas or dedicated hydrogen pipelines.
Saskatchewan Roughriders lock in offensive lineman, training camp site until 2027

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are getting ahead of the 2025 Canadian Football League season with two new agreements announced in Saskatoon on Tuesday. One involves the 2024 West Division nominee for offensive lineman of the year, 27-year-old Logan Ferland. “Logan has become a foundational player for our team,” said Jeremy O’Day, general manager and vice-president of football operations. “Just has tremendous value; is involved with the community and has become a leader in our locker room.
Playoff-bound Saskatchewan Rush prepare for homecoming

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

The Saskatchewan Rush are off to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. With a 10-4 record, it’s the second fastest the team has secured a spot in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) postseason. “Super excited,” said Zach Manns, who has 30 goals this season for the Rush. “I think the team’s heading in a good direction but still work to be done.
Trump tariffs, elections top of mind at Saskatchewan agriculture summit

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

What was once the policy conference for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has evolved into the third annual Ag Summit in Saskatoon. This year’s event included representatives from seven agriculture industries to discuss the pressing topics on their members’ minds. “Last year we had a livestock summit, the year before that was a grain summit,” said Bill Prybylski, president of APAS.
‘It’s just another game’: Sask. teams prepare for WHL playoffs

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Three Saskatchewan teams enter the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs in 2025 - the Swift Current Broncos, the Saskatoon Blades and the Prince Albert Raiders. For the Raiders and Blades, games down the stretch have felt like playoffs for some time now. “We’ve been playing in close games, meaningful games, games where every point matters and they’re very very important and crucial, critical to get,” said Dan DaSilva, head coach of the Saskatoon Blades.
Sask. Indigenous-owned businesses a key driver of growth: trade minister

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Saskatchewan’s trade minister sees a bright future for Indigenous-owned businesses in the province — a major driver of economic growth. “This is exciting, it’s very exciting,” said trade and export development minister, looking over the more than 1,100 attendees and 130 trade show booths at the Indigenous Business Gathering at Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park on Tuesday.
Saskatchewan researchers search for better vaccines, treatment for tuberculosis

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

While tuberculosis (TB) is considered a disease of the past, the rates in Saskatchewan are multiple times the national average, and the largest single cause of death due to an infectious disease agent. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the germ that causes TB, was first discovered by Robert Koch on March 24, 1882. Now, researchers at the Vaccine and Infectious Diseases Organization (VIDO) in Saskatoon are carrying on that legacy of lifesaving research.