Wednesday April 1st, 2026
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
A Story with a Happy Ending
On March 22 we went for a solo snowmachine ride south, down Atlin Lake, and unfortunately ended up bogged down in overflow near Caribou Island in the late afternoon.
We had borrowed an Enreach from our son, Ryan Osborne, but our limited tech skills resulted in us not able to get out a message that way. On the off chance that we could get a signal, we sent a text message by phone to Ryan, saying we were stuck, but were rewarded with an “Out of Range” message.
So, we packed up all our safety gear, put on our snowshoes, and started back along our snowmachine trail, with the hopes that our message would get through when we reached 12 Mile.
Somewhere along our trek, our text message went through and, as it was getting late, Ryan quickly gathered up a snowmachine (borrowed from Jim Lamberton) and 3 more hearty souls (Scott Odian, Gary McNeil, and Brian Hanslit) and their machines, to help rescue his stranded parents. Fortunately for us, Ryan had set our Enreach before we left, so he knew where to find us.
Sometime around 6pm we saw a line of lights approaching us and shortly after were greeted with big grins from our four rescuers and we returned what were likely even bigger grins! They gave us Jim’s snow machine to head back to town and then took off to rescue our machine from the overflow.
We made it back with no further mishaps and were surprised when Ryan pulled up to our home no more than 10 or 15 minutes later on our machine. Mission accomplished!
Our heartfelt “thanks” goes out to our rescuers, who, in true Atlin spirit, insisted this was a great way to spend a sunny afternoon, and to Jim Lamberton, who lent his snowmachine to Ryan to help out! Without their help, we would have had a rather miserable night out in the elements.
While we did have some survival gear with us to help if we needed to overnight, we did learn a few lessons:
Don’t go snowmobiling on the lake alone. Always go with another snowmachining buddy!
Pay attention to signs of overflow! (We now know what that feels like!)
And… learn to use the Enreach before leaving and then bring it with you!
Thanks yet again, guys. - Deb and Steve Osborne
PUBLIC NOTICE
Atlin Community Improvement District
Annual General Meeting
7:00 pm Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
At the Atlin Recreation Center
The Board of Trustee’s regular monthly Meeting will be held immediately after the AGM
Agenda
1. Read and adopt 2025 AGM minutes
2. Receive final copy of the auditor’s annual financial report
3. Confirm RJ Smallwood, Scott O’Dian & Scott Cole as trustees
4. Trustees to decide Chair & Vice-Chair
5. Landowners to set Trustee honoraria for the next year
6. Discuss matters relating to the Improvement District including:
• Atlin Landfill
• Atlin Volunteer Fire Department
• Water Pump House
No trustee election will be held on April 15th
Four trustee positions were open for nomination and election. Only three nominations were received.
The nominees will be confirmed at the AGM.
39 Lake St, Atlin
Kitchen Hours at the Atlin Mountain Inn:
Sunday-Tuesday- CLOSED
Wed-Sat-Dinner served from 5:30-8pm in the Saloon. (Saloon opens at 5pm Wed-Sat)
Self-serve coffee in Restaurant 7am to 5pm. Various home-made meals, Submarine Sandwiches, Hamburgers etc. available 24/7 in the lobby Deli vending machine Cash only. ATM available.
The Garden of Forgiveness
After years of estrangement, sisters Lena and Sarah reunited in the garden they had once tended together as children.
Over Easter, they planted tulips and lilies side by side, talking openly about past grievances and forgiving one another.
The blooming flowers symbolized their renewed bond, a living testament to rebirth, healing, and the transformative power of forgiveness, echoing the spiritual essence of Easter.
“From Winter to Spring”
When Winter ends and Spring begins residents will still have some frigid temperature as their companion.
They’ll hear the stress and weariness along with labored breathing coming in whispers from their trees.
Then, over the next two months people, pets and trees alike will start to feel Spring’s easing.
If residents listen carefully they’ll hear trees issue sighs of relief and hints of hope for more warmth.
When Spring fully embraces them trees will serenade residents with tales of their endurance and those of joyful renewal.
Jeff Salmon
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Second Street
Tucked away on 3 adjoining lots totaling 90’ x 100’ feet on a deadend quiet street. Picture is taken from Second Street looking towards the vacant lots (there is an old garage/shed in the treed lot), lake marina and the mountains. Near perfection!
$299,000.
Warm Bay Road
Searching for that perfect hide-away? Close to town but hidden from neighbors? Where you can go, put up your feet and simply drink in the view! No need to look any further! 5 acres of paradise with a modern 4 bedroom, 2 story home in mint condition without the dreaded "honey do" list! Find the trails and hike the mountain, spend your summer days on the balcony reading your favorite books or invite guests to your B&B. Or develop the acreage further to suit your favorite pass times! This stunning home should meet most of your "wish list". Waiting for you, ready to move in!
$595,000
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.
SOLD
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.
$89,900
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.
$35,500
Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 myrnablake1@gmail.com .or myrnablake1@zoleo.com when travelling Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
The Hope
Our actions are built upon hope
Our hope fuels our actions
The Truth
Truth stands the test of time
The long, long wait is SO worth it.
The Vision
You know what you are ready to know
You see what you are ready to see
Areyouready?
The Knowing
Everybody knows; the dice are loaded Everybody knows; the deck is stacked Everybodyknows,everybodyknows…
Fairy Tales
The Tooth Fairy is your mother
Santa Claus is your parents
The Easter bunny does not exist
And the news is a programmatic narrative
Sorry.
The Genesis Cycle
God
Creation Man
Creation
God.
The Other Cheek
Turn the other cheek
And the cycle of violence ends
Just like that
Not at all easy
Just plain simple
The Cycle
He hits her, and she hits him
She hits him, and he hits her
And so the cycle goes
Tit for tat
Till one day
Enough is enough
And the cycle stops dead
The Beginning Love
The Middle Love
The End Love
The Synergy
One plus one equals three
https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ February 2026
LANDFILL *WINTER DAYS*
* SUNDAY & MONDAY 11 AM - 4 PM
PST CLOSED at temperatures -28 C & below.
CLOSED ON ALL BC STATUTORY HOLIDAYS Christmas (Thursday) & New Year (Thursday) Family Day (Monday) - Open Feb 17
Easter (Good Friday) - Open Apr 7, 8
Operated by Atlin CID
BIG WATER SOCIETY
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
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
Mountain Shack
Café Restaurant
Fast Fancy Food Great Service 110 Discovery Avenue In Atlin, B.C. EAT IN OR TAKE OUT 250-651-7789
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
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.
Another
happy ending
story
Matthew 28: 1-20
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