Wednesday October 1st , 2025
The Atlin Whisper
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.”
Margaret Mead
GREAT NEWS
The Atlin Volunteer Fire Department is thrilled to unveil the newest addition to our fleet a 2004 GMC C8500 pumper apparatus!
This upgrade takes us from our hard-working 1989 engine to a modern 2004 unit, marking a huge leap forward for our department.
The new truck means safer, more efficient, and more comfortable operations for our firefighters as we continue protecting our community.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our mutual aid partners in the Yukon, the Fire Marshal's Office, to Chief Reilly for his efforts and support, and to Capt. Berry and Chief Zakus for making the long drive to bring our new truck home.
On Saturday September 20, the Atlin Runners Team successfully participated in the Yukon Cross Country Championships.
In the girls' U9 (under 9 years old) category, Shelby won the 1 km race in 4:14 min, an excellent time. Faith came in fourth with a time of 5:23 min, an outstanding time for Faith as this was her first time participating in a competition.
Jacob finished sixth in the boys' U9 category over a distance of 1 km with a time of 5:12 min, a fantastic time for a six-year-old.
In the girls' U12 category over a distance of 2 km, Darina came seventh in 11:44 min and Miles finished eleventh with a time of 12:20 min.
Eiger and Jayden participated in this event for the first time in the U14 category over a distance of 3 km. Jayden finished eighth with a time of 22:50 min and Eiger ninth with a time of 24:39. They had worked hard during training to increase their endurance, and this yielded good results.
Abi ran the 4 km in the girls' U16 category and finished second with a time of 20:28 min. With an average time of 5:07 min per kilometre, this is a good result.
A big compliment to the Running Team. For the beginners, it was a good experience to learn the right speed over a certain distance, and for the experienced runners, it was a reminder that regular training is a prerequisite for maintaining or improving their level.
Well done, Team! See you next training, Bart
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Atlin School 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: August 29, 2025
by Clive Aspinall, P.Eng.
Atlin Placer Miner Association (APMA)
28th September 2025-Gold Price $SUS 3,758.70oz $CDN 5,241.32oz
Part 2. My Adanac Ruby Creek Molybdenite Story, 1966 to Present Wolframite is the primary tungsten ore, consisting of iron-manganese tungstate (Fe,Mn)WO₄. It typically appears as black to reddish-brown, submetallic to metallic-lustered crystals, and found in high-temperature quartz veins associated with granite. Tungsten, a strategically important metal used in tools, filaments for light bulbs, and other hard alloys, also used in the manufacturing of X-ray tubes. In 1903, tungsten showings were first reported on Boulder Creek, but received minimal exploration work until 1939 to 1943, when at the top of Boulder Creek, the “Black Diamond Adit” was driven and wolframite mined by prospector Norman Fisher of Atlin hoping to support Canada’s WW2 tungsten demands.
During the Spring 1968, we continued staking on Ruby Creek for molybdenum as well as wolframite for Canadian Johns-Manville, (CJM) During June-September 1968 CJM sent up a team of geologists-geochemists as support. We continued staking and evaluating the property into the 1970s, expanding mineral claims to cover Boulder Creek, Birch Creek, as well as Ruby. In the Interim, Jennifer Hansen who was a self-trained seamstress and knitter extraordinaire formed an Atlin Ladies club, called “THE ATLIN LADIES STITCH AND BITCH SAWING CLUB”, which took up her time. I therefore resorted to hire the Atlin Legend wild life hunter and prospector Tom Connolly to help staking. Atlinites Rick Smith ,Gary Thoma and TRTFN Doug, Melvin and Bryan Jack were hired as geochemical samplers, whenever they were available.
Incidents happened during these times. Lawyers and surveyors were hired to support CJM in a claim dispute. Senior surveyor Dave Underhill flew up from Vancouver to help. Dave enjoyed surveying on Ruby Creek so much he decided to open an office in Whitehorse, which operates there to this day. Dave and his surveyor assistant were staying in the Atlin Kootenay Hotel when it caught fire and burnt down to the ground in minutes on a very cold winter night in November 1969. Luckily, the Goodwin Family who were also staying there had a dog called “Rowdy” who woke Carrol Goodwin, who set off the alarm. All 12 guests managed to escape alive, some by jumping out of windows in their night clothes into the snow. Later, “Rowdy” received a BC-medal award for waking Carrol and saving the lives of all guests.
I remember the following incident was serious at the time, and afterwards laughable, as it is now. On Boulder Creek, just after staking a string of mineral claims, a US professor associated with Juneau Ice Field Research base in Atlin, when hiking decided he wanted one of my claim posts with its claim tags as souvenir for his basement den-room back in the US. In Atlin, Bill Wallis saw the missing claim post, in the professor’s pick-up when driving around town. Moving a BC-mineral Claim post was then a criminal offence. I reported this incident to the Atlin Mining Agent, Mr. Lancaster, who immediately notified Government authorities in Victoria, including the RCMP. The professor was caught, reprimanded, the claim post confiscated days later by authorities when crossing Canada-US border into Washington State. No charges were pressed.
Prospector Ed Mueller of Adanac Mining and Exploration Ltd had staked 8 mineral claims in 1966 across the major part of the molybdenum ore body. CJM surrounded those 8 claims on all sides except to the north, and optioned part of their claims to Ed’s company, forming a joint venture. Between 1969 to 1973 the joint venture property was optioned and drilled separately by Kerr Addison, Climax, and Placer Development Corp. Later other companies and groups staked and took over the property Drilling has continued until recent times and counting, including for copper and gold. The end result so far the Ruby Creek property has been evaluated to host Measured and Indicated ore at 433,000,000 pounds molybdenite and Inferred ore at 44,000,000 pounds of molybdenite. At current price of approximate $30/pound the value of “in the ground” molybdenite on Ruby Creek could be said to have a current market value of $13 Billion US dollars, or $16.6 Billion Canadian.
“Children Deserve Better”
A huge number of moms and dads find themselves caring for children without a partner by their side more often in this modern age.
They find it hard to believe that a marriage made in heaven could turn sour and implode causing children to pay dearly.
If the truth could be revealed some blame would rest on them both, although it’s often one parent causing the family more harm.
There’s no guarantee that parents can show concern for each other, but children will feel more secure when parents respect each other.
There should be a full guarantee that the needs of their children will come ahead of their needs because children deserve better in order for them to thrive.
Jeff Salmon
SOMETHING NEW FOR ATLIN
Are you buying, selling or refinancing real estate in Atlin? The Notary Group can help you!
We now offer virtual notarial services in Atlin. Have your REALTOR® or mortgage broker send us your contract and instructions, and we’ll get your file started. We prepare the documents and review them with you virtually. Then you sign the few documents that need to be signed in-person with Atlin’s BC Service BC Notary. We’d be happy to help you with your property needs in Atlin!
The Notary Group 250-763-1923 info@thenotarygroup.ca
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.
The Vindicated
The victors write the history
The vanquished become the ink
Time passes, ink fades
And truth vindicates the vanquished
The Evidence
Symmetrical collapse
Symmetrical collapse at freefall speed
Symmetrical collapse into site footprints
Pyroclastic clouds
Pulverized concrete
Vaporized bones
Initiation of collapse at penthouse or tower
Horizontal ejection of steel beams
Partly evaporated steel girders
Iron-rich microspheres
Aluminum oxide
Molten steel
The Forensics
Free-fall collapse at 9.8 m/s
Explosive squibs every 0.2 seconds
100,000 tons of steel displaced laterally 600’
90,000 tons of concrete pulverized to powder
4 tons of previously molten iron microspheres
2 tons of nano thermite in dust samples
The Truth
Truth is in the dust and in the debris
Truth is in the ashes and in the graves
Truth is in the small print and in the footnotes
Truth is in the omissions and in the redactions
Truth is in the data and in the details
Truth is in the open and in the shade
Truth is right in front of us
The Light
The light is getting through Through the smoke, and through the mirrors
The story is coming out Through the lies and through the leers
The truth is being heard Through the hum and through the din
The Realization
The body of evidence grows hour by hour
The dots get connected dot by dot
The big picture emerges
We see it now for real
And humanity gasps And humanity weeps And humanity grows
https://stephenbadhwar.substack.com/ September 11, 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: Oct 1, 2025
Sunday-Restaurant Open 5:30-8pm.
Mon-Tues- pre-made meals available in the Saloon.
Wed-Sat-Dinner served from 5:30-8pm (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.
Store Hours
Store/Bakery Open
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
10 a.m. Sunday 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
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
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.
A lot of kneeling keeps you in good standing with God.
The next Whisper is October 15th
Submissions are due no later than Sunday October 12th 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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