Wednesday May 13th , 2026
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret
Mead
Our re-opening schedule:
13th, Wednesday 10am-3pm
14th, Thursday 10am-3pm
15th, Friday 10am-3pm
16th, Saturday 10am-3pm
17th, Sunday 10am-3pm
18th, Monday 10am-3pm
19th, Tuesday, CLOSED
20th...+, Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm (back to regular schedule)
Looking forward to see you!
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.
May 31st , 2026
“We Drive The Blues Away”
When we open our heart to seek the positive we drive the blues away and keep the dark at bay.
When we open our mind to learn of options we drive the blues away and keep the dark at bay.
When we’re open to trust in our own good judgment we drive the blues away and keep the dark at bay.
Until then… Let music fill the air so there’s no room for despair. Let humor in each day to encourage hope to stay.
Jeff Salmon
The Atlin Historical Society
Will be hosting the 2026 Tarahne Tea Sunday, July 5th
On board the M.V. Tarahne.
Tickets for the two sittings of this Tea will be available at the Atlin Museum beginning Thursday, June 4.
Atlin Historical Society Newsletter Spring 2026
PIONEER CEMETERY UPDATE
Summer 2025 saw some much-needed energy and upkeep put into Atlin’s Pioneer Cemetery.
Over the last number of years Laurie Jonasson had created a number of new headboards for the Cemetery. This summer, Kate Fisher also tackled making replacement headboards as so many of the markers were becoming impossible to read. All the new headboards were installed this year with help from Ove & Rose Anne Anttila and Kate Fisher.
Working from archival photos of the headboards when the existing ones couldn’t be read, the Cemetery now has new markers for:
Wm. Abbott
Alexander S. Campbell
George Colburn
William Francis Kent
Gertrude Lasswitz
William Farquar McKenzie
Wm. John Northey
Alex Olson
Joseph Pepio
Peter Peterson
George Pike
Charley William Rudolf
John Elmwood Simons
Walter Gladstone Sweet
M. Turner
John Wolters, and Vesta Vera Wolters
Seventeen new headboards are a great start, but there are many more to tackle over the next 3 – 5 years. The Pioneer Cemetery has 37 stone markers within the total 100 known graves, so 46 remain that need attention. A number of graves also have fences around their plots and some of these boards need to be redone too. At a recent community clean-up in late August, 26 volunteers showed up to help trim, weed and brush out small trees and bushes that were trying to grow where they shouldn’t!
Thanks to so many helpers the Cemetery now looks wonderfully transform
A few before & after shots of the replaced headboards that could barely be read.
A sample of a grave fence that has seen better days. Four or five different styles exist in the Cemetery.
https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ May 2026
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.
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 12th ... Open Oct 10, 11, 13 HOURS 11 AM - 4 PM
Operated by the Atlin Community Improvement District
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.
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
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
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
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
Alain
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.
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
Happiness is like potato salad. Share it and you have a picnic!
The next Whisper is Wednesday May 27th Submissions are due no later than Sunday 24th 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.
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