Wednesday April 2nd,2025
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret
Mead
Sunday May 18, 2025
2pm
Globe Theatre
The Atlin Historical Society is pleased to invite you to the book signing & launch of Atlin’s latest book!
Come and join both authors for a brief talk. They will share images and stories from the making of the book.
Tales, Trials and Triumphs: Echoes of Atlin, a hardcover book, is a pictorial journey into Atlin’s history full of stunning images. The 304-page book will be available for purchase: $50 + GST. Cash, cheque (payable to AHS) & visa accepted.
Refreshments served. Hope to see you there.
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
Festival in the Sky
John Kilmer Celebration of Life
We will be having a celebration to remember John on June 21, 2025. This event will be casual with the theme of music jamming with friends and a pot luck style shared meal, BYOB.
This event will be to honour John but also to honour the many people we have lost who have been part of the music scene in the north, whether they were musicians, technicians, or were an integral part of the appreciative audience.
If you would like to join us, please RSVP so the best venue option can be secured.
RSVP Heather Keny at john.kilmer.sales@gmail.com, PO Box 145 Atlin BC, V0W1A0
Please share some details:
Would you like to join in on the jamming Y/N
Any instruments with requirements we should be aware of? ______________________
How many musicians will be in your group ___________
How many audience will be in your group ____________
Will you bring a dish to share in the potluck? Main Side Dessert Other
COMMENTS: ________________________________________________________
Sincerely,
Heather Keny - Friend to John
Email john.kilmer.sales@gmail.c om
ELECTION & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Atlin Community Improvement District (ACID) has the object of operating the following services:
• Drainage
• Fire Protection
• Sidewalks
• Solid Waste Disposal
• Street Lighting
• Waterworks
• Representing the Community in communication with provincial agencies on land use matters and advising or making recommendations to the Minister of Community Development on land use matters
The ACID meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at the Fire Hall. Meetings are usually 2 hours in length. Each trustee receives an honorarium per regular board meeting (currently $100.00/meeting). Attendance at as many meetings as possible is extremely important.
TRUSTEE
ELECTIONS will be held at the AGM on 16 April 2025
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: March 5 – April 4, 2025
2 Three-Year Terms are open for the position of Trustee
Persons entitled to vote at an election must be:
• a Canadian citizen
• at least eighteen years of age
• an owner of land in the improvement district
• a resident of the province for the previous six months, or the legal representative of an owner of land in the improvement district who has died, become insolvent or insane.
When more than one person is registered on title as a landowner each person may vote as long as they meet all requirements set out above.
One vote is also allowed for each board or corporation that owns land within the improvement district. The board or corporation must designate one person to act as an authorized agent to vote on its’ behalf. This must be done in writing for the polling clerk to verify the voter’s eligibility.
Each person is allowed only one vote regardless of how many properties they own. However, if a person also meets the qualifications as agent, set out above, that person may place a vote on behalf of that board or corporation.
Every person qualified to vote in an improvement district is also qualified to be a trustee.
NOMINATION
& OTHER FORMS are available at the Atlin Service BC Office
Completed Forms are to be submitted to the Atlin Service BC Office
Before 3:00pm April 4, 2025
TARAHNE TEA
Save the date!
Saturday, July 5th
Tickets will be on sale the first week of June through the Atlin Museum. Thanks for everyone’s support.
LANDFILL
*WINTER DAYS*
*Effective – Sunday, November 3, 2024*
SUNDAY & MONDAY
11 AM - 4 PM … PST
CLOSED at temperatures -28 C & below
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
“Springtime is Coming”
Soon you will feel the harshness of the winter season easing out from where you live day to day.
Soon you will feel the sweetness of springtime with more sunshine and the warmth you yearn for.
In time, you’ll get out and about for a stroll just for sheer pleasure and the joy of meeting neighbors to tip your hat or for a chat.
Jeff Salmon
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Discovery Avenue
Perfect location, at the entrance to town, this 31.4 x 90 ft lot, prepped and ready for development.
Ideal for that business you have been thinking to develop. Take the first step!
$160,000
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, or keep one lot and sell the other!
$249,000
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.
$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.
$89,900
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. 50x100’, 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
Second Street
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.
39 Lake St, Atlin
Restaurant and Saloon - Winter hours
Kitchen Hours at the Atlin Mountain Inn
Now until summer:
Tuesday Lunch: 12-2pm
Thurs, Fri & Saturday: Dinner 5:30-8pm (in the Saloon)
Bar food available Wed night.
Saloon opens at 5pm Wed-Saturday (Restaurant Dinners Closed)
Coffee in Restaurant 7am to 5pm. Various meals,
Submarine Sandwiches, Hamburgers etc. available 24/7 in the lobby Deli vending machine.
Cash only.
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
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
250-651-7789
MECHANIC WANTED
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE
AVAILABLE
Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037 Reasonable Rates!
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Albert Einstein
Looking for a full-time licensed heavy-duty mechanic in Atlin, BC.
Wage is negotiable depending on experience. Accommodation can be provided if needed.
Please send resume to bobscontracting2020@gmail.com
The next Whisper is April 16th
Community Library Open Friday and Saturday from 2-4 pm Everyone is Welcome!
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
Submissions are due no later than Sunday April 13th 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.
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