John Flatters

Calgary

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

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Saskatchewan Rush one win away from NLL championship

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

The Saskatchewan Rush are one win away from a trip to the NLL Championship final. After a dominant performance last weekend in game one of the NLL semi-final playoff round against the Halifax Thunderbirds, the Saskatchewan Rush are back in Saskatoon, preparing for the weekend. Led by six goals from Austin Shanks and a nine-point effort from Zach Manns, the Rush took game one by a 16-7 score. “Really, it was probably our complete 60-minute effort to date,” said Frank Scigliano, goaltender.
‘Breaking the silence’: Saskatoon gathers to raise awareness on Red Dress Day

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

People came together in Saskatoon to break the silence and honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirit peoples on Monday. The City of Saskatoon held events to raise awareness about Red Dress Day. But dealing with the pain of a missing loved one is an everyday ordeal for some. “It is for advocates like myself and our women’s group,” said Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, co-chair of Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together).
‘Huge relief’: SGI to cover some medical costs of Sask. paramedics hit by car in Vegas

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

After being hit by a car while on vacation in Las Vegas, paramedics Katrine Sinclair and Charlie Lastowsky are back in Saskatchewan recovering from their injuries. “We took the air ambulance and we landed at the airport in Saskatoon,” said Roberta Sinclair, Katrine’s mother. “And then we went from an ambulance in Saskatoon to the RUH here in Saskatoon. And we’re still here.”Sinclair says the local police investigation ruled it as an accident.
Dogs’ Breakfast headlined by Super Bowl champion Luke Willson

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

The 23rd annual Dogs’ Breakfast supporting Huskies football brought out some of the big names in the sport. One of the largest football fundraising events in Canada brought around 1,400 University of Saskatchewan Huskie football supporters together in the early hours of Thursday morning. While head coach Scott Flory says the event, hosted by the Huskie Football Foundation, is known by many as the unofficial start of football season.
Saskatoon’s 2024 Citizen of the Year presented by CTV

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Friends and family gathered in Saskatoon to celebrate the 2024 Saskatoon Citizen of the Year presented by CTV, Don Greer. Everyone who lives in Saskatoon has probably come across his work as an architectural engineer, including on Bishop Mahoney High School and the Saskatoon City Hospital. But it’s more likely someone has come across his volunteer work.
Sask. Polytech hosts distance distance learning students for hands-on training

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Sixteen high school students in the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask. DLC) spent the day twisting wrenches, changing tires and working on engines as part of Learning Camp. It’s a partnership with Sask. Polytechnic and it was the second “Learning Camp” event of the year. “Learning camp is set up to allow students to get on site at Sask. Poly, to work alongside Sask.
Sask. paramedics recovering after being struck by vehicle in Las Vegas

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Two Prince Albert paramedics are recovering from injuries after being hit by a vehicle while on vacation in Las Vegas, but the medical bills are staggering. Roberta Sinclair was awoken at 3:30 Saturday morning to a call no parent wants to receive. “I was in bed, answer the phone call and it’s a police officer,” said Sinclair. “And he told me, your daughter has been struck by a vehicle and she’s in the back of my police vehicle here.
Saskatoon students showcase innovative projects at U of S

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | John Flatters

Students in grades 6-12 from the Saskatoon area gathered at the University of Saskatchewan on Thursday to show off the science projects they’ve been working on for the past year. Competitors in the junior and senior divisions presented their work, which covered a wide range of topics. “From biomedical sciences, cancer research, AI assistive technology to hydraulic displays,” said Kelsey Knoblauch, vice-chair of the Saskatoon Regional Science Fair.
Liberal and NDP leaders visit Saskatoon ahead of federal election

1 month 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

1 month 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.