Wednesday July 8th, 2026
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” Margaret Mead
A New Event on the Tarahne? You may have seen the posters about town, but what is it all about?!? It’s an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon aboard the Tarahne and do a unique puzzle. An historic image from Atlin has been restored and coloured and made into a puzzle to be revealed at the event. Each team takes home a puzzle. For those who are competitive, we’ll see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle the fastest! For the rest of us it’s a chance to do a puzzle where there are all those windows, an unbeatable atmosphere and a chance to enjoy some tea and cookies. If we need extra time, we can spill over and enjoy more puzzling time on Sunday.
Call the Museum Thursday – Sunday: 11 – 4 to pay for your team ($60.) and reserve your spot. 250-651-7522
Atlin Arts and Music Festival Presents for 2026,
FUNFEST ’26 Callout for help!
Atlin Fun Fest
We are seeking volunteers for running games, setting up and tearing down the tents, clean up etc for this year’s event. Also, we still have spots for vendors and buskers!
A Food, Flea Market & Arts mini-Festival. Including local musicians, workshops, tours, events and games and more!
Also seeking items for our Silent Auction. Drop off items at the Inn or bring to the tent that day.
July 10-12th in the Tarahne Park Vendors & Artists-book your spot now! Free admission! Tenting $20/night, RV $40/night. Visit www.atlinfest.ca
Thank-you to all those who have sponsored our event so far and we can still use more! Let’s have fun and show off Atlin!
July 10-12 at the Tarahne Park. Reply to producer.aamf@gmail.com www.atlinfest.ca
PUBLIC NOTICE Hey, what's that? A public garbage can in front of my house? Yessiree. As of this morning, I'm offering our visitors and residents a place to throw their garbage. I watched from my kitchen window as a woman allowed her dog to take a dump in my parking spot. I was about to "address" the situation when I saw her get out a bright orange poop bag. Good. I thought we were fine. But no, she didn't take it with her; she just threw it aside. THUS, the garbage can that now exists in front of my house. As much as I thought her actions were thoughtless, I had to ask myself, "Where else would she be able to bin it?" None of us like to carry those bags home in our pocket. In Atlin, there are not enough garbage cans to dispose of them. Well, now there's one in front of my house. I implore other people, organizations, and businesses to do the same. Unless you don't mind poop bags and trash in the ditches throughout town. - Carolyn Moore, Discover Atlin
TAILGATE SALES FOR 2026 Waterfront in front of Atlin Inn July 25, August 22, September 19 11 to 1 PM Mark your calendars To Reserve a spot call or message Jane Curry 250-651-7697/250-706-0515 $5.00 for one vehicle and space enough for your display
39 Lake St, Atlin Summer Hours Starting June 1st Lunch in the Restaurant Mon & Tuesdays 12-2pm
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 myrnablake1@gmail.com or myrnablake1@zoleo.com when travelling Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
Dinner Restaurant-Open Sundays 5-9 Discovery Saloon- Open Mon-Sat 5-close Kitchen Open 5-9 See our new menu here:www.atlininn.com or Facebook@ AtlinMountainInn
“Summertime is Here” Now, you can feel the harshness of the winter/spring season easing out from where you live. Now, you can feel the sweetness of summertime with more sunshine and warmth you’ve been yearning for. Now, you can get out and about for a stroll just for its pleasure and the joy of meeting neighbors to tip your hat or for a chat. Jeff Salmon
LANDFILL SPRING/SUMMER HOURS *Effective – Saturday April 25th, 2026* SATURDAY-MONDAY
CLOSED ON ALL BC STATUTORY HOLIDAYS Victoria Day - Closed Monday, May 18th ….…. Open May 16, 17, 19 BC Day - Closed Monday, Aug 3th …...…. Open Aug 1, 2, 4 Labour Day - Closed Monday, Sept 7st ……... Open Sept 5 ,6 ,8 Thanksgiving Day - Closed Monday, Oct th 12 ... Open Oct 10, 11, 13
HOURS 11 AM - 4 PM Operated by the Atlin Community Improvement District
Gary Pumps Ltd.
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
BIG WATER SOCIETY We are pleased to announce a new counsellor! Big Water Society is pleased to have Laurie Larkin-Boyle, RCC, DVATI, and MEd, as our new mental wellness counsellor for all people in Atlin. This is a FREE professional and confidential service that Big Water Society provides to the community. Laurie brings a wonderful blend of mental wellness counselling as well as Art Therapy for those that prefer to keep their hands and brain busy. Laurie is available every Wednesday from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm by phone, video and email. For more information and to book an appointment: Website: Crocuscreativearttherapy.com Phone: 431-813-2756 Email:
crocuscreative@gmail.com
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Service and Sunday School Sunday 11 a.m. Come join us! 250-691-0128
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!
Full Gospel - Non denominational Meeting Sundays @10 am mst Pastors Dale & Rena Mae McDonald 867 334 1376 Atlin Family Church Cabin - Church & Office 204 4th St, Atlin, BC P.O. Box 526 Atlin, BC V0W 1A0 www.atlinfamilychurch.ca
Mountain Shack Café Restaurant Fast Fancy Food Great Service 110 Discovery Avenue In Atlin, B.C. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 250-651-7789
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037
Reasonable Rates!
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
Atlin Community Library The Library is open Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. We're located in the Courthouse on Second Street between Trainor and Pearl. Not a member of the Library? Come in and sign up. It's free. You can borrow books and tapes for 3 weeks for free. Come on in! It could become a habit. A very good habit.
Even though the tongue weighs practically nothing, it’s surprising how many people find it difficult to hold.
Northern Lights Atlin Campus is now closed for the summer. We will reopen August 24th Have a wonderful summer and we will see you in the Fall.
The next Whisper is Wednesday July 22nd Submissions are due no later than Sunday July 19th 6pm The Purpose of the Atlin Whisper is to encourage, build-up and inform the people of Atlin concerning ongoing community events and happenings. The Whisper is not a political mouthpiece. Compiled and edited by Lynne Phipps. Paper for printing courtesy of Northern Homes Real Estate Printing courtesy of Dani McNeil and the RCMP Atlin. Delivery by Bobbie Whelan and Gary Hill. Classifieds, news, upcoming events Contact lynnephippsatlin@gmail.com if you have, pictures or articles you would like to submit. Please note that submissions should be sent in either WORD or JPEG whenever possible. PDF must first be printed and then scanned back into the computer in order to format it into the paper. This costs in both paper and ink. We know that at times a PDF is the only way, which is okay when necessary, but otherwise, as the Whisper is a FREE community service we appreciate your support in helping to keep the costs down as much as possible. Thank You!