Wednesday May 14th2025
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret
Mead
Sunday May 18th , 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.
“Regrets”
Any of us who have been around for a time living an active life with people, ambitions and dreams, with school, work, adventures, will have registered regrets along the way.
How many times have we said; If only…, good grief…, crying shame…, could of, should have, would have… or I could kick myself for doing that.
How many times have we felt; The weight of the world on our shoulders or want to beat ourself up for not taking advice.
We all have regrets of some kind or another as we’re human and make mistakes, but we can’t keep crying over spilt milk. Instead, we need to learn from them and do our best to just try again.
Jeff Salmon
LIN GOLDFIELDS
PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
By Clive Aspinall, M. Sc, P.Eng. ncaspinall@gmail.com
HISTORY OF BEN MY CHREE Silver-Gold Mine,
The Ben-My Chree Mine story has to be just one of Atlin’s lost silver-gold mines. The Ben My Chree mineral occurrence, located within CTFN Traditional Territory, was originally discovered and staked in the early 1900’s by prospector Stanley McLellan, high above Ben My Chree homestead. This famous homestead is located at south-west end of Tagish Lake by Watson River. Stanley had no money to pursue development, but as luck would have it, he was friends of Otto Partridge, of Ben My Chree homestead fame. Otto also had friends with capital, one Lord Egerton and a second Miss Dalton, both reported coming to Canada from England.
One day Egerton, with presumably McLellan climbed up to the prospect located at an elevation of 1,867 meters, high above Ben My Chree. Egerton became excited seeing the mineral showings. He felt they warranted financial backing for development work. Egerton, Otto, and Miss Dalton decided to pool a sum of money to allow development to go ahead. This money greatly helped, including building an aerial gravity tramway to transport ore down the mountain side to the SW end of Tagish Lake.
In 1911, about 7 tonnes of ore was shipped, from which 93 grams of gold and 31,103 grams of silver were recovered. A grab sample taken in 1985 with 4 per cent galena and pyrite assayed 11 grams per tonne gold, 450 grams per tonne silver, 0.14 per cent copper, 4.25 per cent lead and 0.037 per cent zinc (Fieldwork 1985, pages 184, 187).
Blasting to open a mine drift reportedly triggered an avalanche which killed McLellan and his wife, who were resident in a stone house about 300 meters below the mine drift. The avalanche also destroyed timbers of the trestle-towers of the aerial gravity tramway, destroying it. The mine workings were also buried under tons of debris.
As a result of this avalanche, the property was abandoned about 1914, as being inaccessible and too dangerous to work.
During 1980, the property was staked by Karl Gruber of Whitehorse, B. C., who entered an agreement with Silver Ice Mining Ltd. of Victoria, B. C. This Company began undertaking a re-evaluation and probable reopening of the mine. John Fehler and Joey Grant, being representatives of Silver Ice Mining Ltd., visited the property by helicopter. The purpose of this visit was to obtain vein samples for assay. The existing snow pack appears to have impeded investigations, as assay results were not encouraging.
The Ben My Chree Mine has been visited by several Atlin and Whitehorse prospectors over the years.
Note: The 1911-1914 records can confuse as to the exact year and the timing of events. For instance, were 2 drifts driven into the mountain side, or just the one, was the avalanche in 1911, or later, and how many were killed by the avalanche, as well as other issues and time-line matters.
Evacuation preparedness: How to stay safe when it’s time to go
Do you know the difference between an Evacuation Alert and an Evacuation Order? It’s important to know what to expect if you ever need to evacuate your home due to an emergency.
Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice. Have grab-and-go bags packed for all members of your home, including pets.
Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. Follow instructions provided on where to go.
Evacuation Rescinded: The risk to life and safety has now passed. Follow instructions from local officials.
Pack your grab-and-go bags
A grab-and-go bag is a small emergency kit that's easy to take with you, in case you need to leave right away. Include items such as non-perishable food and water, phone charger and battery bank, medications and copies of important documents (insurance, identification). Remember to pack a grab-and-go bag for your pets with food, water and comfort items too!
Create an Emergency Support Services (ESS) profile
If you are evacuated, first look to use your own resources, such as insurance, for support. If you don't have insurance, or need help to meet basic needs during an evacuation, the Emergency Support Services (ESS) program may be able to support you.
Create a profile for Emergency Support Services with the Evacuee Registration and Assistance (ERA) tool. If evacuated, this will help save time during an emergency and may help you access temporary supports faster.
Stay informed
During an emergency remember to follow your emergency plan, obey instructions from your local authorities or First Nation and check EmergencyInfoBC.ca for up-to-date information.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Atlin School
Student Assistant Teacher On Call
Uncertified Teacher On Call
School District 87, Stikine, serves the students and families within the unceded traditional territories of the Taku River Tlingit, Tāłtān, and Kaska First Nations and we honour these relationships. We also respect and value the relationships with all other First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in these territories. This land has always been a place of learning and we are thankful to live, work, and learn here. It is with respectful consideration that the programs and services provided to students and staff acknowledge local histories, cultural contributions, and contemporary concerns.
Do you have an interest in working at the Atlin School? If so, you are invited to submit a resume outlining your relevant experience and training. If you would prefer to fill out an application, please contact the Atlin School. This opportunity is for an on-call, as-needed basis to help fill temporary vacancies within our school.
Applicants with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with the school, parents and students will be prioritized.
Applicants must be prepared to undergo a criminal record check.
For further information, please contact Ms. Edel Paracuelles, Atlin School Principal, at (250) 651-7525.
Posted: April 16, 2025
We acknowledge that the lands on which we live and work are the unceded territories of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation.
Atlin School
Box 83, Atlin, British Columbia V0W 1A0
Telephone: 1-250-651-7525 Fax: 1-250-651-7741
Volunteers needed for this year’s event!
For more information contact us at aamf.volunteering@gmail.com or register at atlinfest.ca
Discounted tickets for Atlinites available at the Post Office
Billeting also needed for musicians, contact Jen at gen2013.gl@gmail.com
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
Kitchen Hours at the Atlin Mountain Inn are now until June, 2025
Tuesday Lunch: 12-2pm (restaurant)
Saloon opens at 5pm Wed-Saturday
Thurs, Fri & Saturday: Dinner 5:30-8pm
Wednesday is Wing Night, Thursday is Patio BBQ, Friday is Menu, Saturday is Menu plus Burger and beer special.
(Restaurant Dinners Closed until June)
Self-serve coffee in Restaurant 7am to 5pm. Various meals, Submarine Sandwiches, Hamburgers etc. available 24/7 in the lobby Deli vending machine Cash only.
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
~Weekly freight truck run on Mondays and freight runs available upon request~
Gary Pumps
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
Everyone welcome!
MOBILE
WELDING SERVICE
AVAILABLE
Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037 Reasonable Rates!
Spring is God thinking in Gold Laughing in Blue and Speaking in Green.
Atlin Community Library
Atlin Community Library has 30 NEW BOOKS ready to be borrowed. 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
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 May 28th
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 May 25th 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 1-867-334-7949 or lynnephippsatlin@gmail.com if you have, pictures or articles you would like to submit.
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