Wednesday September 25th, 2024
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
Notes from the Editor
On Friday August 30, Colin Carter saw his wish come true, as 6 boxes of his 1st Book in the Matagam Pagwa Series were delivered to the Atlin Post Office.
Hot off the press, and currently available at the 4th Island Petro and the Atlin Lake Grocery. It will also be available during the various Markets and Fairs at the Atlin Rec Center. For folks in Whitehorse, Colin’s book is available at Mac’s Fireweed and online at http://yukonbooks.com/.
It is scheduled for release in the states later this fall and currently available in many ebook formats at https://books2read.com/Matagam-Pagwa1
Anyone who knew Colin, knew he loved to write when he wasn’t getting firewood with friends, pumping gas or fixing tires. Everyone knew, because he was eager to share with friends and get their feedback.
Folks in Atlin have no doubt read Defender Down and Bleak Realities, the first two stories in Vol 1 of the Matagam Pagwa Series. I have read them many times, through this process of publishing with Connie Taylor of Fathom Publishing.
Editing and Publishing is a process of preparing a manuscript for the Reader. It is a process of fine tuning the text and format, and at the same time preserving the Writer’s Voice.
Colin is telling us something with these stories set in Science Fiction. They are well worth another read.
Colin Carter
Atlin School Cross Country Run Looking for Community Support
On October 3, 2024, Atlin School is hosting the 2nd Atlin School CrossCountry Run. Young runners have been invited from the Yukon and Northern BC. We are looking for adult volunteers to assist with various duties for the event. There is a Volunteer Meeting on September 12 at 7 PM in the high school classroom at Atlin School.
On October 3, volunteers meet at 845 AM to be debriefed and assisted to their position. The event is planned to be finished by 2 PM.
We are also looking for people who would like to bake cookies or other salable items to be part of the concession students will be running at the Pine Creek Campground.
Any questions, please contact Rosie Mulder at 651-7525 or email
Thank you for your support ATLIN!
We appreciate it!
rosie.mulder@sd87.bc.ca
Atlin Community Improvement District
Atlin Community Engagement
All Atlin residents are invited to a Drop-In Engagement Event
Stop by the Atlin Recreation Center on
Tuesday, October 1st afternoon 2:00pm-5:30pm and/or
Wednesday, October 2nd evening 5:00pm- 8:00pm
-share your ideas and opinions on topics of interest (surveys still open!) visit atlincommunity.com to complete your surveys and be entered in draws -see summaries of survey results from other Atlin residents
-chat and connect with each other, with Atlin CID representatives and with representatives from both Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MUNI)
*door prizes and survey participation prize draws*
Tuesday, Oct 1 (2pm-5:30pm):
-drop-in
-connect with others -snacks
-door prize draw
Wednesday, Oct 2 (5pm-8pm): -drop-in
-connect with others -snacks
-chilli (by Supportive Living)
-survey participation draws -door prize draw
Need transportation? Email by Sept 30th and we can organize a ride for you
Questions, comments, or suggestions? Email: atlincommunityengagement@gmail.com
Surprise Lake Road
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
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.
Atlin is one of my favourite places and I am extremely excited that I will be visiting often!
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. If you would like to meet, I will be in Atlin on September 28, 29 and 30th. We can meet for a coffee at your convenience and/or if there are any properties you would like to view it would be my pleasure to help.
Call or text to set up an appointment, I look forward to meeting with you! All the best Katie Suter 250-500-1915.
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“When
Do They Get A Turn?” Jeff Salmon
All over the world in places near and far many are fearful about how they are being treated and distraught about the world their children will live in.
They hear. They see. They know About disrespect, About hatred facing them in the world today. They hear. They see. They know About selfishness, About dishonesty flourishing worldwide.
They hear. They see. They know there is diminishing consideration for the value of others.
When do they get a turn at living in a place where compassion and justice are the rule not the exception?
Food and Drink Hours
Restaurant (upstairs)
Sunday: Dinner Specials
Closed for lunch
Dinner 5:30pm-8pm
Monday: Closed for lunch Dinner 5:30pm-8pm
Tuesday: Lunch 12-2pm
Wednesday: Closed for lunch
Thursday: Closed for lunch
Friday: Closed for lunch
Saturday: Closed for lunch Dinner 5:30-8pm
Summer store hours
Store/Bakery Open
Effective Sept 1
39 Lake St, Atlin
Thursday: Authentic Cantonese Dinner 5:30-8pm
Friday: Italian Feature Dinner 5:30-8pm
Saturday: Bar Menu plus Burger and Beverage Special Dinner 5:30-8pm
Gary Pumps Ltd.
Monday - Friday 9:30-5pm
Saturday 10-5
Sunday - CLOSED
Closed on all STAT holidays
~Weekly freight truck run on Mondays and freight runs available upon request~
~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
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!
A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything around it freshen into smiles.
Washington Irving
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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Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037 ReasonableRates!
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