Wednesday September 3rd , 2025
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
Ingrid Linnea Dick June 18th 1941- August 8th 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ingrid Linnea Dick, who died peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family.
Ingrid was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will be deeply missed by her children, Mel Dick (Kelly Horvath) and Laura Eby (Kelly); her grandchildren, Linsey Eby and Linea Pellizzaro (Marco); her great-grandchildren, Aurora, Joseph and Thomas, and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Ingrid's life will be held at The Atlin Rec Center on September 14, 2025 from 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made directly to the Kelowna Women's shelter where Ingrid volunteered for many years.
She will be remembered for her kind heart, warm spirit, contagious laugh, and unwavering love for her family.
Atlin Museum, Gift Shop and Visitor Centre
Open May 10-Sept 14th Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-4:00 pm
180- 3rd Street, Atlin, B.C.
PH: 250-651-7522
Tarahne or Globe Theatre is available for nightly rentals.
For more information call the above number or email: atlinhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Debit & Credit Cards Accepted
Peace is a beautiful sunset and knowing who made it.
Life is a mirror if you frown at it, it frowns back, if you smile it returns the greeting.
Thackeray
Singing to the Lord is like riding an elevator you get a great lift.
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!
$675,000
Discovery Avenue
Perfect location, at the entrance to town, this 31.4 x 90 ft lot, prepped and ready for development. An 8x8x8 shed build by a certified contractor has 200 amp service, interior lights plus a 30 amp RV plug. Ideal for that business you have been thinking to develop. Take the first step!
$120,000
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 or Katie Suter at (250) 500-1915 myrnablake1@gmail.com .or myrnablake1@zoleo.com when travelling Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
The Bench
The Liar runs from house to house
The Truth sits on the park bench
The Bar
Two guys walk into a bar
Looking for action
Truth sits there all alone
Soft blonde tresses rounding her shoulders
Quiet, confident, poised
The guys make a move on her
Full of hubris and bravado
Truth eats them alive
Chews them up and spits them out
The bartender sighs
And goes to get the broom, Again
The Wedding
Truth comes to the wedding
nobody invited her
But she comes anyway
Claiming that she knows everybody… intimately
Nobody calls her out on her claim
Not willing to make a fuss
Not wanting to argue with truth
So, truth enjoys her evening
Making polite conversation with the guests, Guarded as they are
Not knowing who she really is
The evening is quite lovely, Until truth drops a truth bomb
Right in the middle of the dance floor
It lands like a lead balloon
With a decidedly dull thud
The music stops
All heads turn to look at the bomb
Then turn to look flatly at truth
Then turn to look at each other
Shrug blankly
Then continue to dance
As if nothing ever happened
Everything is back to normal
The guests need only side-step the bomb
Ticking away on the dance floor
The
Sunset
The battlefield is strewn with carnage
Redcoats are slaughtering the Bluecoats
Bluecoats are slaughtering the Redcoats
Truth sits on a charred stump
Flossing her teeth
Staring in awe
At the beauty of the setting sun
https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ August 2025
LANDFILL
SPRING/SUMMER HOURS
*Effective –Saturday April 26th, 2025*
SATURDAY-MONDAY
CLOSED ON ALL BC STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
Victoria Day - Closed Monday, May 19th ….…. Open May 17, 18, 20
BC Day - Closed Monday, Aug 4th …...…. Open Aug 2, 3, 5
Labour Day - Closed Monday, Sept 1st ……... Open Aug 30, 31 & Sept 2,
Thanksgiving Day - Closed Monday, Oct 13th ... Open Oct 11, 12, 14
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 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:
Tuesday Lunch: 12-2pm (restaurant)
Restaurant Open Sun, Mon, Tues 5-9pm.
Saloon opens at 5pm Wed-Saturday, Dinner served from 5:00-9pm.
Self-serve coffee in Restaurant 6:30am to 5pm.
Various meals, Submarine Sandwiches, Hamburgers etc. available 24/7 in the lobby Deli vending machine Cash only. ATM available.
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
Winter Store Hours Store/Bakery Open
“Sweet Summertime”
Summertime and the flowers are blooming bursting with nectar for sweet butterflies.
Summertime and the air carries sweetness neighbor to neighbor in our paradise.
Summertime and the sun is our comfort bestowing a sweet loving embrace.
Jeff Salmon
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!
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
AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037 Reasonable Rates!
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
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
The next Whisper is September 17th Submissions are due no later than Sunday September 14th 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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