Michael Joel-Hansen

Saskatoon

Reporter at The StarPhoenix

Reporter at Financial Post

Saskatoon based reporter for @financialpost and @TheStarPhoenix Focused on business news. @urjschool masters graduate.

Articles

Saskatchewan premier says more evacuations likely if current weather persists

3 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Published May 31, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Fire crews near the northern community of Weyakwin were doing their best to control wildfires in the area on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
'Cried my eyes out': Northern Saskatchewan communities evacuated as wildfires burn

4 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen |Larissa Kurz

“The memories we have up there are invaluable, and it's unbelievable that this has happened.”Published May 29, 2025 • Last updated 7 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. East Trout Lake was issued an evacuation orders earlier this week, along with nearby Little Bear Lake campground.
Cameco donation helps U of S reach major fundraising target

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

"At any given time, we have hundreds of U of S grads working with us."Published May 27, 2025 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Cameco's Tim Gitzel shakes hands with University of Saskatchewan president Peter Stoicheff during his company's $10 million donation announcement for the Be What the World Needs campaign.
Moe declines to condemn separatist supporters who are 'having discussions' about province's future

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

"I'm not going to be condemning individuals that are having discussions about the future of their province and the future of our nation."Published May 27, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he won't condemn a group that is campaigning for a separation referendum in the province.
Moe declines to condemn separatist supporters who are 'having discussions' about province's future

1 month ago | leaderpost.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Advertisement 1"I'm not going to be condemning individuals that are having discussions about the future of their province and the future of our nation." • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Case of former Christian school administrator adjourned after 'breakdown' in talks

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Schultz is one of a number of former staff facing charges related to allegations of abuse brought forward by the school's former students. Published May 26, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Former Christian Centre Academy administrator Ken Schultz (shown) has had his trial adjourned to Friday.
How Canada and Mexico could grow trade amid U.S. tariff fallout

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Railways already taking steps to make it easier to ship goods directly, cutting out U.S. middlemanPublished May 23, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Canada and Mexico have agreed to deepen bilateral relations.
Cameco CEO says Carney supportive of nuclear energy industry as uranium demand grows

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Speedy development of resource projects could be crucial for Canada's uranium industryPublished May 16, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel unveils what the company calls "a significant community funding announcement which will support numerous organizations and initiatives in Saskatchewan". Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Deccember 12, 2023.
Chinese ambassador says China open to formal trade deal with Canada

1 month ago | thestarphoenix.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Canada and China have an extensive trading relationship, but no formalized trade agreement is in place between the two countriesPublished May 15, 2025 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Chinese Ambassador Wang Di was in Saskatoon to strengthen diplomatic ties, meet with local leaders, and explore opportunities for economic and cultural cooperation between China and Saskatchewan.
Chinese ambassador says China open to formal trade deal with Canada

1 month ago | midnorthmonitor.com | Michael Joel-Hansen

Advertisement 1Canada and China have an extensive trading relationship, but no formalized trade agreement is in place between the two countries • • Article contentChina is interested in increasing trade with Canada, but the two countries will have to first resolve their current trade dispute that has tariffs being imposed on both sides, says the country’s ambassador to Canada. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.