Opinion

May 2 could be the most important federal election in recent times. In the one corner are three parties that have been in opposition to the government for the past several years.

May 2 is the big day, election day, after which the business of government will finally resume. It will be the fourth election in seven years and I can't wait till it's over.

At the risk of becoming unpopular, I have a confession – I like gophers. I spent a few years of my childhood living on a military base outside of Medicine Hat where they have more gophers than tumbleweeds (and they've got a lot of tumbleweeds).

This week, the Journal includes a special section devoted to agriculture stories from this region’s most important sector.

The CBC is getting old. I hate to admit it, but admitting it is the first step to recovery. At least with Alcoholics Anonymous.

Are you really surprised? I’m not. This country has proven time and time again that hockey reigns supreme as the dominant sport in the country.

To the editor, In rural communities throughout our province, Alberta’s new planning and land-use legislation has been the subject of much discussion. This is certainly true of the communities I represent.

The Nouvelle is pleased to honour local volunteers in this week's special section in light of National Volunteer Week. There are so many generous people in our community who all deserve recognition.

It was like a scene from a movie. The sun was setting in the west, darkness gathering as the temperature plummeted – the highway stretched out, vacant and unfeeling to the north and the south.

I vote ‘none of the above'. Oh wait, I can't. Federally, a refused ballot — the personal choice not to vote for any candidate, but to still be counted as a voter — is actually counted as a spoiled ballot, which can occur on purpose or by accident.