Wednesday November 12th 2025
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret
Mead
November 2025
Store Hours
Monday to Friday 10-4
Saturdays 11:30 – 3:30
Sundays CLOSED
December 2025
**CUSTOMER APPRECIATION – FREE COFFEE for the month of December, free cookie with $10 bakery purchase. Local shopping options.
The Atlin Board of Trade is inviting all residents of Atlin, and Atlin high school students who are interested in starting their own business. YukonStuct will be hosting a career/business workshop on “Starting a Business in BC.” Agenda topics include training, resources, and one on one advice.
Guest speakers, door prizes, snacks and lunch
November
25 – 28,
2025 at the Atlin Teen Center
Free seminar for participants
(sponsored by Atlin District Board of Trade, and CORE Silver)
Tuesday Nov 25
7pm – 9pm - Icebreaker Session, Meet and Greet
Wednesday Nov 26
9am- 12pm - Workshop
Break for 1 hour lunch (lunch is provided)
1pm- 4pm - Workshop
Thursday Nov 27
9am – 12pm – Guest speaker and One on One time with instructors.
Lunch provided
The
Science
Science as method
Science as dogma
One is a tool
One is a weapon
The Data
The data is all there
We need only look
The data is clear
We need only read
The data is neutral
We need only study
The data is blunt It tells us the truth
The Cave
Afraid of the light
We live in the dark
Afraid of the dark
We live in fear
Facing the light
We face the truth
Facing the truth
We find what is real
The Orders
330 sentient beings shot dead
Public servants, “…just following orders…”
Nuremberg Trials 2.0 forthcoming
The Coward
The coward fears losing his job So, hundreds more children die
The Hero
The hero fears nothing And hundreds are saved
The Media
Fearing repercussion
The media sits idle, derelict of duty
The
Physics
WTC Building 7
Collapse preceded by seismic spikes
Collapse initiation at penthouse Collapse crimp on penthouse roof
Collapse at freefall speed of 9.8 m/s
Collapse symmetry uniquely anomalous Collapse with no resistance from floors below Collapse controlled into building footprint
The
Light
The light is bright It blinds us sore
But, squinting, we find our way And the whole world opens before us
https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ October 2025
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Second Street
Tucked away on 3 adjoining lots totaling 90’ x 100’ feet on a dead-end 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.
FOR RENT
2 - 3 bedroom house for rent on Green Street.
$1,700 per month plus utilities. Call Jody Smallwood 250-651-2488
Short Term Rental Available
December 2025 - March 2026
At Dancing Aspen Studio
$1,000.00 Hydro included Wood & Water additional Contact Rhoda @ 867.335.1761
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
“Can I Take Your Order?”
Would you care for a generous slice of pumpkin pie with chocolate shavings on top?
Or
Would you prefer a hearty slice of warm apple pie flavored with a hint of rosewater?
Or
Perhaps you’d like a serving of blueberry crumble with whipped cream piled on high?
So, Which one of these delicious treats would have you express a joyful and exuberant “my oh my”?
Also,
Can I pack up something for a neighbor or a friend?
Jeff Salmon
BIG WATER SOCIETY
We are pleased to announce a new counsellor! Big Water Society is pleased to have Laurie LarkinBoyle, 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
39 Lake St, Atlin
Kitchen Hours at the Atlin Mountain Inn: Oct 1, 2025
Sunday-Tuesday- CLOSED
Wed-Sat-Dinner served from 5:30-8pm in the Saloon.
(Saloon opens at 5pm Mon-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.
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
Gary Pumps Ltd.
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
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone welcome!
MOBILE WELDING SERVICE
AVAILABLE
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
Pastors Dale & Rena Mae McDonald www.atlinfamilychurch.ca
867 334 1376 Dale 867 335 8829 Rena Mae
Atlin Family Church Office 204 4th Street P.O. Box 526 Atlin BC Canada V0W 1A0
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.
You cannot meet trouble halfway—it travels faster than you can!
The next Whisper is November 26th
Submissions are due no later than Sunday November 23rd 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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