Wednesday October 23rd, 2024
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
“Keep
On Giving”
You emit a glow showing love inside.
When you are ready let it flow freely from the sweet gift of you’re inner rainbow.
No sense in hiding love or denying it’s there or trying to hold it, for yet another day.
When you keep on giving, more love comes your way …and will keep on coming.
Jeff Salmon
2nd Atlin Cross Country Run
This past October 3, 2024, during a nice refreshing sunny Thursday, student athletes ran the tough terrain alongside and on Monarch Mountain! Carcross athletes from grades 7 to 9 participated alongside the Atlin athletes. Chased by community members, Christine Blake (2 km), Leandra Brient (3 km), and Jen Stronge (5 km); they ran behind the last runner of each category to ensure each athlete completed the course safely. These student athletes and community support runners, ran through the long rocky, stump filled trails and at times swampy patches up and down the mountain.
Young runners started the day with the 2 km run,followed by the 3 km Boys, then 3 km Girls, and the final event, 5 km Girls run. Results: 2 Km Boys: Jayden Law (1st), Jacob Blake (2nd), and Bogomil Dimitrov (3rd). 2 Km Girls: Darina Dimitrova (1st), Miles Catli (2nd), and Hannah Colwell (3rd), 3 Km Boys: Aydri Mosquera (1st) – Carcross, Levi Calhoun (2nd) – Carcross, Jonny Lojang (3rd) – Carcross. 3 Km Girls: Shelby Ewing (1st), Adele Colwell (2nd), and Rena Colwell (3rd), and 5 Km Girls: Abi Ewing (1st), Jana Lojang (2nd) –Carcross, and Annebelle Bellencourt (3rd) – Carcross.
What a successful day! Thank you to the community members and the Atlin School staff who came out to support these young athletes by acting as observers, time recorders, registration check-in, concession support, and the cheering squad! Way to go K-3 class! Excellent job with the goodies, concession team! The fire was a warming idea! Also, a big thank you to the people who came out to cheer for the athletes. Special recognition goes out to Bart and Karin de Haas. The Atlin Cross Country Run happened because they provided the athlete training, ensured trails were in shape with help of Tisha Ewing and Chris Blake, marked the trails, helped organize the days’ events, race day setup, and provided key support throughout the race. After the run, community volunteers helped remove trail markers to make sure that only footprints were left behind. Bart, Karin, and Ms. M were the team that provided this opportunity to our youth. Thank you once again to all who came to make this a day to remember; to the athletes and coaches (Atlin and Carcross), the Atlin School students, the community members, and the school staff.
This was an Atlin Team effort!
LANDFILL NEWS!
*NO FEES CHARGED* FOR APPLIANCE DROP OFF BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1, 2024
As of Nov 1, 2024 landfill fees will no longer be charged on appliances as per a collection agreement between the Atlin Landfill and the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR).
MARR manages a stewardship program for end-of-life major household appliances in British Columbia (the “BC Major Appliances Stewardship Plan”) approved by the Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy.
WATCH FOR HOUR/DAY CHANGES COMING THIS FALL
CURRENT DAYS ARE SATURDAY-MONDAY 11 AM - 4 PM … PST
Please be mindful of the weight of your bags of garbage.
Operated by the Atlin Community Improvement District
LANDFILL
*WINTER DAYS*
*Effective – Sunday, November 3, 2024*
SUNDAY & MONDAY 11 AM - 4 PM … PST CLOSED
CLOSED ON ALL BC STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Remembrance Day (Monday) - Open Nov 10, 12
Christmas (Wednesday) & New Year (Wednesday)
Family Day (Monday) - Open Feb 16, 18
Easter (Good Friday) - Open Apr 20, 21
Operated by the Atlin Community Improvement District
Atlin Goldfields Past, Present and Future.
By Clive Aspinall, P.Eng.
Geologist /APMA Member. 15th October 2024
The price of gold today is $US 2,674.10/oz…which translates into $CDN 3,677.69/oz…almost the highest it’s ever been in recorded history. The highest was $US 2685.24 a month ago.
Where have all the Atlin miners gone? As far as I can make out…this past summer there were only 5 local teams working Otter, 2 men team working Pine, 2 teams of 2 working McKee….for a total of 11 miners.
In 2016 Season…I counted 90 miners working on Atlin Creeks, 30 of whom were Atlin residents including 2 First Nations. And the price of gold in 2016 was $US 1,251.92 which at todays exchange rate would be $CDN 1,727.67.
The price of gold today is more than twice as high as 2016…while the Atlin miners actually working this past season is down by 90 %!!
This situation not only hurts Atlin men and women wanting to work close to home, but also must hurt the local economy, namely the 2 Atlin stores and one gas station. In the coming weeks, I wish to investigate the reasons for this down turn with discourse in this paper.
Coming Events at the Atlin Mountain Inn:
: Mystery Party Game 8:15
Atlin Community Improvement District
Invitation to Tender
PROJECT
Snow Clearing
Front and driveway of Fire Hall and Pumphouse
VIEWING OF SITE
The corner of Second Street and Pearl Avenue, Atlin, BC.
The corner of Lake Street and Pearl Avenue, Atlin, BC
SCOPE OF WORK
Front and side entrances of the Fire Hall must be accessible for Fire trucks, Ambulance & staff. Snow removal is expected at 10 cm (4 inches).
The access loop at the Pumphouse must be cleared for vehicle entry. Snow removal is expected at 10 cm (4 inches).
OTHER
Bids must be submitted each year.
Closed Bid - accepted by mail or email. See addresses below.
Invitation Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Start Date: November 1, 2024
Contract Term: November 1, 2024 – October 31, 2025.
Contract may be terminated after a two-week notice if work is unsatisfactory.
Successful bidder must supply proof of ICBC insurance for road equipment.
Please include WCB number with bid.
The lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted.
Mail: PO Box 388 Atlin BC V0W 1A0 Email: atlincid@gmail.com
Atlin Community Improvement District PO Box 388 Atlin BC V0W 1A0 Phone: 250-651-7582 Email: atlincid@gmail.com
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Surprise Lake Road
6 acres along the Spruce Creek with a fabulous meadow surrounded by the woods and the roaring creek, room for several guest cabins if you chose. Main house is 2 story and a main level cozy self contained mother-in-law cottage is perfect for guests. So much potential to expand.
$350,000
Lot F Fulton Street
Quiet street with just a short walk to the lake, great views of mountains and water, power in and ready for you to develop as you wish ... or simply park your RV. Vacant lots like this are hard to find ... this one is waiting for you!
$180,000 SOLD … more buyers seeking same!
Seeking True Remote?
Above Jade City on the old Cassiar Highway, in the middle of the gold fields, 0.5 hectares (not surveyed) on the banks of Troutline Creek, License of Occupation, 10-year terms with current term good until 2032. Story and half cabin plus outbuildings. Current holder has had a small farm with goats and chickens. Telephone service. 4.4 km from main highway.
First Street
Rare opportunity for good building lot (two adjoining lots being sold as one parcel), just steps away from Atlin Lake, close to center of community, accessed from lane. 60x100’, no records of previous development on the land. $195,000
4th of July
.78 acres of Crown Land Lease, gated, partly cleared, the perfect spot to keep your RV and recreational necessities there for year around enjoyment. Lease term to 2042. $45,500
4th Street
400 sq.ft., one bedroom cabin plus a large workshop on two adjoining 50x100 lots, fully fenced. Quiet location with lots of room for expansion. Great potential for expansion.
$249,000
Second Street SOLD
100x30 foot lot, sloping between the lake and mountain view. Great central location waiting for you. Develop your new home at your own pace.
$135,000
Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 or Katie Suter at (250) 500-1915 myrnablake1@gmail.com .or myrnablake1@zoleo.com when travelling Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details. My name is Katie Suter and I live in Northern BC. I am an Associate Broker with Northern Homes Real Estate, and I will be travelling to Atlin frequently to help clients with their Real Estate needs. Call or text to set up an appointment, I look
Adult Volleyball Nights!
Thursday
October 24 and November 7
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Atlin School gymnasium. It is important to wear proper gym clothing and indoor gym shoes.
For these two nights only, looking for any people 14 years and older who are looking to play some volleyball! Any questions, please contact Ms. M (Rosie Mulder) at the school or via email: rosie.mulder@sd87.bc.ca.
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Thank you,
Circle of Life
Two Animals, One hunter
One prey
One chasing
One fleeing
Both desperate For life.
Circle of Love
Two people, Both naked
One man
One woman
Both entwined
As one In love.
Circle of Deceit
Two narratives, Both plausible
One promoted
One suppressed
No discourse
No dialogue
No truth.
Circle of Lies
One truth; many lies
One truth; many, many lies
One truth.
Circle of Blindness
I will not look; I will not see
I will not know; I will not care
Circle of Fear
They are they; and we are we
Circle of Destruction
They bomb us
So we bomb them
So they bomb us, so we bomb them
Circle of Connection
They love us
So we love them
So they love us, so we love them…….
Circle of Humanity
We are love
We are loved
We are loving
We see beauty
We create beauty
We express beauty
Circle of Creation
We are all one
We are all children
Children of the same Father
Created by love For love https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ - October2024
39 Lake St, Atlin
Restaurant and Saloon - Winter hours
Sunday - restaurant
Fine dining and dinner specials 5:30-8pm
Tuesday - restaurant
Lunch noon - 2pm
Wednesday to Saturday - in the Saloon!
Bar opens at 5 pm Kitchen open 5:30-8pm
Specials
Wed - limited menu
Thurs - authentic Cantonese
Fri - weekly specials
Sat - burger and a bevy
Note: our restaurant doors are open daily 7:30am - 5pm for continental breakfast, pre made meals, your “get together for coffee” and a nice place to relax-enjoy the amazing view!
Winter Store Hours
Store/Bakery Open
Winter hours starting Oct 15
Monday to Friday 10-5:30
Saturday 10-4
Gary Pumps Ltd.
Sundays and Stat holidays closed
~Weekly freight truck run on Mondays and freight runs available upon request~
Please note that requests for same day water delivery must be received no later than 11 am of said day. Thank you!
Water delivery and Sewer Removal are available Monday through Friday
Home Heating Fuel, Bulk Fuel Available
Phone 250-651-7463
Email garypumpsltd@gmail.com
Box 147
Atlin BC V0W 1A0
Office hours – Monday to Friday 8 am – noon
Closed all Statutory Holidays
With thanks, Gary McNeil and Jody Smallwood
~Weekly freight truck run on Mondays and freight runs available upon request~
Atlin Christian Centre
Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Service and Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. Come join us! 250-691-0128
Mountain Shack
Café Restaurant Fast Fancy Food Great Service
110 Discovery Avenue In Atlin, B.C. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Wednesday thru Monday 250-651-7789
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE
AVAILABLE
Contact: Alain Vanier
250-651-0037 Reasonable Rates!
learn to love by loving.
Francis
de Sales
Smallwood Enterprises Ltd
We provide Concrete, Drain Rock, Screed gravel, Sand, Topsoil and Septic systems. We also provide Equipment Rentals, Excavations, Covered Storage, and Snow Removal. Please call (250) 651-2488 or email bobscontracting2020 @gmail.com
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