Wednesday June 10th , 2026
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
Atlin Arts and Music Festival Presents for 2026, Atlin Fun Fest
A Food, Flea Market & Arts mini-Festival. Including local musicians, workshops, tours, events and games and more!
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
A book for all lovers of Atlin history
Kate Fisher and Christine Dickinson were both in Atlin on May 18, 2025 for the launch of their new book: Tales, Trials and Triumphs: Echoes of Atlin. Published by the Atlin Historical Society the book has been very well received.
The 304-page hard-cover book features images from 11 different archival collections, especially Atlin’s own archives, as well as contributions from 14 private collections. Stories accompany the pictures, many of which have never been previously published. The authors have particularly enjoyed learning more stories with the book’s release.
Robbie Shaw shared that the picture on page 128 of Walter Sweet was Walter’s purposeful mimicking of a cod liver oil advertisement. Check out the similarities.
The book has shed light on some of the many AHS archives holdings. Is there an image in the book that you would like to print and have on your own wall? Contact the archives through atlinhistoricalsociety@gmail.com if there is an AHS pic you would like for your personal use. For $20/image one can agree to AHS permission guidelines and receive a digital file for you to print for your own use. What better way to bring a bit of Atlin history into your own space☺
Local Society members have been able to pick up Tales, Trials and Triumphs: Echoes of Atlin at the Museum, Kershaw’s and Magpie Gifts. For Whitehorse members the book is stocked at Mac’s, Well Read, and the gift shop at the Transportation Museum. Comox and Victoria bookstores have the book, but it is also available online at atlin-historical-society.square.site.
Message from the Atlin community interest liaison on the Government to Government Forum between BC and TRTFN ( the G2G Forum).
The G2G Forum addresses important issues on the land base, including mining and mineral exploration, protected areas, fish and wildlife management, as well as research and monitoring.
As your Atlin Community Interest Liaison, I would like to hear from you about topics that are important to you so I can be the conduit of Atlin Community interests at the Forum and in meetings with the Co-chairs. -
TRTFN-B.C. Tlatsini Planning Project Website.
The next Forum is scheduled for the June 15 and 16, 2026, in an online format. In between the Forums I meet with the Co-Chairs on a monthly basis.
Send me your questions or issues relating to the scope of the G2G by emailing infoatling2g@gmail.com Åsa Berg
Minto Mountain haiku
I am a mountain Sitting eternal like rock Forever with God
Ki’ yan (Hemlockgrowsarounditsbase) I am a mountain, a season for me passes with each glaciation. Stephen Badhwar
Rock Solid
Forged from fire
Almost everlasting Wind haiku
The waves wash ashore Pushed from behind by the wind
The sweet breath of God
“Clear Blue Sky”
Troubles seem to melt away when you are out and about on a sunny day in Spring.
Allow your free spirit to soar into a tranquil clear blue sky. Then, lose yourself in this gift to find a delicious peace.
Atlin School Year-End Celebration 2025–2026
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
This special event will recognize several important milestones within our school community, including the Kindergarten Graduation, the Grade 7 Moving-Up Ceremony as students prepare to enter Grade 8, and the Grade 12 Graduation of Hunter Hanslit.
Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019
myrnablake1@gmail.com or myrnablake1@zoleo.com when travelling Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
We will also take this time to honour Ms. Sherry MacInnis as she celebrates her retirement after 25 years of dedicated service and commitment to our students and school community.
In addition, we will present our annual School Awards, recognizing students for their accomplishments, leadership, citizenship, and contributions throughout the school year.
We look forward to coming together to celebrate these achievements and to congratulate all of our honourees on their accomplishments and milestones.
Honor this blessing of nature by sharing warmth from your heart, even when a clear blue sky shares space with a cloud or two.
Jeff Salmon
5-9
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
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 It
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.
The next Whisper is Wednesday June 24th Submissions are due no later than Sunday 21st 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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