Phil Tank

Saskatoon

Journalist and Digital Opinion Editor at The StarPhoenix

Award-winning journalist, former paper boy. Digital opinion editor/columnist at Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Posts are mine unless some fiend has stolen my phone.

Articles

Opinion: A single potash project is saving Saskatchewan from stagnation

5 days ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Today, BHP's Jansen potash mine singlehandedly drives Saskatchewan’s economy in spite of, and not because of, provincial policy. Published Jun 03, 2025 • Last updated 47 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. This May 2012 handout photo of BHP Billiton's Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan, shows one of the mine shafts.
Letters: University of Saskatchewan shows courage on racism issue

5 days ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on efforts at the University of Saskatchewan to address racial inequity and the history of the Middle East conflict. Published Jun 03, 2025 • Last updated 21 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Verna St. Denis has been appointed as new special advisor on anti-racism and anti-oppression at the University of Saskatchewan. Photo taken in Saskatoon on Friday, January 29, 2021.
Tank: Mayoral bid's claim that Saskatoon is 'broken' now seems prophetic

6 days ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Mayor candidate Gord Wyant's claim that Saskatoon was 'broken' resonates, with problems from homelessness to addiction that seem overwhelming. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished Jun 02, 2025 • Last updated 35 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Letters: Saskatoon city hall must be clear on property tax hikes

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on Saskatoon property tax bills and the perceived trend that people are focusing more on individualism than community. Published May 31, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The main entrance of Saskatoon City Hall is seen in Saskatoon, SK in January 2022.
Opinion: Moe leads 2018 premiers class in saddling Sask. with debt

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

In 2018, Saskatchewan’s debt was about $11 billion, or about $9,561 per person. Now it’s set to climb to $23.5 billion and $18,753 per person. Published May 30, 2025 • Last updated 45 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 speaks between Ontario Premier Doug Ford (left) and Quebec Premier Francois Legault in December of 2019 in Toronto.
Tank: Carney, premiers should talk about Saskatoon homeless crisis

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Saskatoon's recent homeless count reveals why the province and the federal government should be more involved in trying to solve the problem. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished May 30, 2025 • Last updated 11 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Tank: Moe sabotaged 'highly effective' Sask. climate plan as partisan ploy

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

The Saskatchewan Party government's decision to halt collection of its own industrial carbon tax renders the province's climate strategy impotent. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished May 28, 2025 • Last updated 24 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Letters: Saskatchewan's government fine with accelerating climate crisis

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on Saskatchewan's decisions about climate change action and the separatism movement in Alberta. Published May 27, 2025 • Last updated 27 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. A farmer holds a canola plant that has been stricken by drought on a grain farm near Osler, Saskatchewan, Canada, in July of 2021.
Tank: Transit revamp finally arrives as safety concerns in Saskatoon rise

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Despite safety concerns, Saskatoon Transit ridership continues to rise as the $250-million revamp of bus service starts to take shape. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished May 26, 2025 • Last updated 19 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Tank: Reimagined Saskatoon Farmers' Market site a big risk that failed

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Seven years after Saskatoon city council started a feud with the Saskatoon Farmers' Market, city hall has assumed operation of its former home. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished May 23, 2025 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.