VanDusen magic
In the heart of bustling, hustling Vancouver lies an oasis of calm and beauty called VanDusen Garden.
July 2019 by Marie Milner
Marie Milner
Marie Milner is celebrating a new life. She was born and raised in Saskatchewan, moved to the Vancouver area as a young adult, and then came to Cranbrook in 1995 with her husband John and their young son Tom. Always a lover of words and language, she worked for most of her adult life in secretarial and administrative positions in the medical field, using her English skills whenever she could. A heart attack and loss of her job in spring 2011 rocked her world, and for a time her horizons seemed very near.
Within three months, though, Milner found the opportunity to do some writing and photography for a local community newspaper, and after ten months with that paper, she came upon Koocanusa Publications’ ad for a “skilled writer.” With a sense of “What do I have to lose?” she applied for the position.
“I always thought of myself as a writer without a story to tell,” Milner said. Now, busy with the community paper, Koocanusa Publications and freelance requests, her work is an opportunity to tell all sorts of stories. And those horizons? Not even in the picture.
All Articles by Marie Milner
Vancouver
Baja California Sur
Beautiful Baja beckons
Here are a few favourite vacation destinations on the Baja Peninsula, and ideas for what you can do when you get there.
June 2018 by Marie Milner
Alberta Central
Not just for summer
Central Alberta’s Pine Lake Leisure Campground & RV Resort is a favourite summertime destination for many Alberta families.
April 2018 by Marie Milner
RV News
Calgary RV Expo 2018: A recap
Full-time, part-time and occasional RVers found inspirations galore at the 2018 Calgary RV Expo & Sale.
February 2018 by Marie Milner
Socorro
Socorro’s treasures
Socorro’s history, geology, arts and natural environment provide many opportunities for visitors to educate themselves and enjoy the process.
January 2018 by Marie Milner
Yukon
Kluane Lake’s communities
Destruction Bay and Burwash Landing support government services and tourism in the sparsely populated Yukon.
January 2018 by Marie Milner
Osoyoos
Osoyoos treasures
Osoyoos is the southern gateway to B.C.’s wine country, and it offers much more to interest and entertain visitors.
December 2017 by Marie Milner
Socorro
America’s original wine country
Wineries near Socorro, New Mexico, offer a warm welcome to visitors, with wine tasting and tours available.
October 2017 by Marie Milner
Nelson
Culture-rich Nelson
More than a few music festivals are easily accessible from Nelson, making it an excellent home base for the festival-goer.
June 2017 by Marie Milner
Christina Lake
The art and heart of Christina Lake
Christina Lake’s community embodies an eclectic mosaic of creativity, business savvy and a passion for environmental stewardship.
March 2017 by Marie Milner
RV Living
RVing with purpose
For Pat DeLeenheer and Jeff Ashworth, their home province of B.C. is a favourite place to explore, learn about and enjoy.
March 2017 by Marie Milner
Smithers
Smithers in summer
Smithers, B.C., has a growing reputation for friendliness and abundant cultural and recreational options.
March 2017 by Marie Milner
Revelstoke
Revisiting Revelstoke
The charming, visitor-friendly downtown area of Revelstoke, B.C., lies just seconds from the Trans Canada Highway.
March 2017 by Marie Milner
Campbell River
Toast nature in Black Creek, B.C.
Black Creek, B.C., offers its visitors many interesting, inspiring agritourism and ecotourism options.
January 2017 by Marie Milner
Christina Lake
Who was Christina Lake’s Christina?
Christina Lake, named for Christina McDonald in 1870, nestles like a jewel set in the dramatic beauty of B.C.’s Boundary Country.
January 2017 by Marie Milner
Vancouver
Kitsilano, Vancouver
Vancouver’s Kitsilano area was named for August Jack Khatsahlano of B.C.’s Squamish people.
December 2016 by Marie Milner
RV News
It’s a wonder-filled world
Here's how one couple turned their true love into a lifelong, family-embracing RVing adventure.
July 2016 by Marie Milner
Anaheim
Family-friendly dining in Anaheim
Many restaurants in Anaheim cater to families, with menu options that don’t bust the budget.
December 2015 by Marie Milner
Texas
Texas beckons
For the visitor seeking cultural events, beaches, professional sport events, historic sites and wide open spaces, Texas has them in abundance.
October 2015 by Marie Milner
RV Snapshots
Hello, Hovenweep
A visit to Hovenweep National Monument was the highlight of this Saskatchewan couple’s summer.
August 2015 by Marie Milner