Wednesday September 16th, 2020
The Atlin Whisper “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world.” Margaret Mead
Atlin District Board of Trade (Inc. 1904) Box 106 Atlin, B.C. V0W 1A0
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September o4, 2020
Atlin is open for Business Atlin is an unincorporated northern B.C. community where business and commerce are represented by the Atlin District Board of Trade. We follow the Atlin Official Community Plan in agreement with the Province of B.C. The Atlin Community Plan consists of an area spanning from the O’Donnell River in the south, the Indian Creek to the north, Atlin Lake to the west and Sentinel Mountain, Idaho Peak and Mount Edmund taking up the eastern boundary. Within this area the Taku River Tlingit (TRT) occupies a number of recognized reserve lands. TRT’s occupied areas are currently the Five Mile Reserve (down Warm Bay Road), the Village which is located just south of the Atlin core. Other areas considered TRT reserve lands are the Como ATELP Service area and a portion of MacDonald Lake Recreational area (see attached map). We ask that you honour TRT’s request to refrain from entering these TRT areas at this time to respect TRT’s COVID 19 Restrictions. The Atlin District Board of Trade (Incorp. 1904) invites you to continue to visit Atlin. Businesses are asking that you respect their approved COVID-19 Safety Plans and please visit the www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks/travel For clarification about the current B.C. Provincial regulations governing our Hunting, Fishing and Other outdoor recreational activities, please visit: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation For more information: atlin.bdot@gmail.com
My love letter to Atlin.... By Cyndi Knill
September 9, 2020
I have been to Atiln on 2 previous occasions and basked in her beauty via adventures into the vast wilderness in Uncle Archie’s beloved Dodge Dakota, from the sky in the mighty Beaver and on the lake on amazing boat trips. These 2 most recent trips to Atlin in June/July and August/September of 2020 I saw her true and real beauty in the people and the community! Archie Knill is a much beloved uncle and he needed some help, I am retired, so I offered to fly up and assist. I cannot express how much this community has helped me achieve the task at hand, on behalf of the whole Knill family please accept our thanks for your support of our little treasure, Uncle Archie! First the Atlin Supportive Care Society, Nita Connolly is a celestial being here on earth! Fiona Harrington (and her Mom Connie), Pierette Kavangh (also pulled her husband Dave in to help), Sheree Newell and Sophie Carlson (what her and I could accomplish in an afternoon, amazing). I am so pleased to now call all these amazing people friends! The team at the Atlin Health Centre, Dolores, Rosie & Jen, for looking after Archie with such personal care and helping me with testing for Covid so I did not have to quarantine on my first visit. Scott Cole, your friendship, support and kindness to Archie has been amazing, you are a true example of the best of your profession. Len & Edie Graft, for welcoming me at the Atlin Inn on my first visit during these trying times and for your friendship and visits with Archie. Dale & Loraine Jenkins, longtime friends of Archie’s from Fort Nelson days, your support with the home and the yard has been greatly appreciated. Chris & Sue Moser, thank you for giving Uncle Archie a true Red Letter Day with our amazing flight yesterday, it was the happiest I have seen him since I arrived and the first time he held his camera. He looked at the photos for hours after we arrived home. He cannot stop talking about it! There are so many more people to thank; I hope I do not leave anyone out: Kate Fisher & Family, Dorothy Odian, Lynne Phipps, Barb Tait, Gary Thoma ‌.Last but not least, Elizabeth Clarke for being my rock and listening when I just needed an ear. The support and love I have seen during my weeks in Atlin is unmatched, one would never find this in a large city! It is amazing that this community is helping their elders age gracefully. Archie will be coming with me to Vancouver Island for the winter, we will be back in the spring for a few months. Elizabeth Clarke has his southern contact info. My final thought is a bit of advice to the young women of the world that think their role models are on Instagram or the Real Housewives of whatever or the Kardashians. I say look north to Atlin, that is where the real women are, strong, independent and will take on all challenges with grace. With warmest regards, Thank you Atlin. Cyndi Knill
More September Movies
The Historic Globe Theatre
Distancing Rules in Effect If you are sick, been around someone who is sick or, have signed a declaration to quarantine the next 14 days please stay home
Sunday Sept 20: Vanity Fair Rated PG Doors Open 6:30 Show Time 7:00 – 9:30 Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Eileen Atkins, Jim Broadbent, Gabriel Byrne Directed by Mira Nair Historical Drama: 1802 Great Britain, Becky Sharp has come from a poor family and has no dowry. After completing her studies at Miss Pinkerton’s School for girls, she is on a campaign to find a rich husband and become part of London’s high society. Sunday Sept 27: The Rain Maker Doors Open 6:30 Show Time 7:00 – 9:15 Rated PG-13 Starring: Danny DeVito, Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Jon Voight Directed by Francis Ford Coppola Legal Drama: Rudy, a rookie lawyer is in over his head on a high-profile case. Opposing him: an army of seasoned legal sharks. On Rudy’s side: a feisty “para-lawyer” Chances of a win are slim to non-until he uncovers a trail of corruption that might lead to the one thing that could win his case, the truth. Admission Donation Concession items marked All proceeds go towards enhancing Theatre Assets
Globe Theatre Musicians
Brigitte Jardin Quartet Saturday September 19, 2020 Brigitte Jardin, Caroline Allatt, Lorène Charmetant, Ryan McNally Brigitte Jardin pays tribute to traditional music from the French Canadian, Country, and Old-Time repertoire. She also explores new horizons of expression through song writing. The band will have lots of fun performing and connecting through different musical angles. Come on out for a lovely fall weekend in majestic Atlin!
Doors Open 6:30 Concert Starts 7:00
Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door Social Distancing - Assigned Seating Be prepared to stand outside as each group of people enters the theatre and takes their seats. We are respectfully asking that everyone who attends comes in good health, has not traveled outside the Yukon/BC/Northwest Territories/Nunavut border in the 14 days before the concert and you apply Covid-19 safety practice
E: exploreatlinsales@gmail.com
Ph: 250-651-2297
Globe Theatre Musicians Friday September 25, 2020
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Northern Gypsy Bluegrass “Stockstill and Rose” are a unique, high energy duo made up of Mike Stockstill on the five string banjo, and Amelia Rose Slobogean on fiddle and vocals. They play a variety of traditional and original tunes ranging from bluegrass and western swing, to gypsy jazz and Eastern European tunes. Between them, they have decades of playing, performing and writing tunes under their belts. In their shows, you can expect to hear everything from backyard chicken scratch pickin’, to dramatic gypsy instrumentals, and many things in between. They both write their own originals, and, while often staying true to the traditional sounds associated with their instruments, they really enjoy pushing boundaries, straying outside of the box and throwing different genres together…all with fiddle, banjo and voice.
Doors Open 7:30 Concert Starts 8:00
Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door Social Distancing - Assigned Seating Be prepared to stand outside as each group of people enters the theatre and takes their seats. We are respectfully asking that everyone who attends comes in good health, has not traveled outside the Yukon/BC/Northwest Territories/Nunavut border in the 14 days before the concert and you apply Covid-19 safety practice
E: exploreatlinsales@gmail.com Presented by Heather Keny
Ph: 250-651-2297
NORTHERN HOMES REAL ESTATE
Food Basket Thriving business in Atlin! The building, land, rental suite, and grocery store are all included. A great way for the whole family help make a comfortable living $300,000 plus stock 4th July Bay Half acre lakefront property with log home that has one BR on main level and 2 more in walk out lower level. Well, large garage, greenhouse and wood shed completes the package. $299,500 FIRM SOLD
Trond Gulch In a pastoral setting, backing onto Munro Mtn, this one-bedroom, 715 sq.ft. off-the-grid home on 9.88 acres surrounded by Crown Land. Sauna and guest cabin. Was lived in year around for many years. Truly unique with perfection evident throughout! $350,000 2nd Street Stunning custom built home featuring fabulous open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, 2 bedrooms, full bath plus Atlin’s only elevator that takes you to the lower level with pantry, storage and a 16’x28’ heated shop with 10’ ceilings. Private location with guest cabin included! $295,000 Warm Bay Road 12.4 acres with great mountain views, several cabins, shop and living quarters. Well on site. Off grid. $195,000 Third Street 2 bedroom, bright home on a quiet 75x100 lot with a 24x40’ shop with 12’ ceilings. Some updating needed but most rooms are 15’+. Major foundation and roof work already done. $189,900 Atlin Highway 80 acres fronting onto the highway, off grid, with the most spectacular views in the area, Atlin Lake from Minto Mountain to Teresa Island! $350,000 4640 Warm Bay Road Fabulous 3 level home on 2.6 acres high above Warm Bay Road providing an incredible view of Atlin Lake. $240,000. SOLD 6th Street 320 sq.ft. cabin on 50x100 lot, no plumbing. “As is, where is” $45,000 SOLD Above asking First Street 2500 sq.ft. basement entry home with 4 bedrooms, 24x24’ garage, 60’ shed for wood, quads or whatever you need, very private 2 acres. $187,000 SOLD Wilson Street Quiet mountain views from this four-bedroom, 1600 sqft home on two acres. Open yard with raised beds and greenhouse. Where else can you find a kitchen like this at this price? Great value at $197,500 SOLD
Call Myrna at (250) 775-1019 I will be in Atlin October 2 and 3rd for showings. If you wish an appointment please text or email a message (rather than voice mail) myrnablake1@gmail.com . Go to northernhomesbc.ca for more details.
NOTICE: As of September 30th, Bob’s Contracting will no longer be providing building supplies in the white tent. We will continue to haul supplies to Atlin if you place an order through us. We thank you for all your business in the past ten years and look forward to serving you in other ways.
NEW MOBILE WELDING SERVICE AVAILABLE Contact: Alain Vanier 250-651-0037
Reasonable Rates!
Have a great day! Jody Smallwood Bob's Contracting & Services Atlin Rentals and More LTD. Atlin, British Columbia www.atlincabinandhouseboatrentals.ca
NOTICE Dr Jocelyn Land-Murphy, a BC-licensed Naturopathic Doctor based out of Whitehorse, will be returning to Atlin on October 3rd to offer Naturopathic Medicine to the Atlin community. Priority for appointments is given to returning patients, though there are two slots available for new patients on October 3rd. Initial appointments are 60mins and include a full medical review. Clinic days are held at the Pew. Dr Jocelyn's clinical focus is women's health - including hormone balancing, fertility/pregnancy, thyroid/adrenal function, weight loss and digestive function, though she is comfortable treating a range of conditions and patients. As a BC-licensed ND with primary care rights, Dr Jocelyn is licensed to provide acupuncture, spinal manipulations, herbal medicine, IV nutrients, and nutrition/supplement advice, along with having full lab-rights and prescription rights in BC. Dr Jocelyn's services are not covered by MSP but are covered under extended health plans.
You can learn more about Dr Jocelyn at www.terralife.ca, or you can email her at drjocelyn@terralife.ca to see if the clinic is a good fit for your health needs/goals, and to book an appointment.
ATLIN BC – BOULDER CREEK PLACER LEASES FOR SALE For sale are two Placer Leases on Boulder Creek located about 17 kilometers northeast of Atlin. Title Number 636524 – Map Reference: 104N063 totaling 30.89 hectares Asking Can $45,000 and Title Number 636525 – Map References 104N063 & 104N064 totaling 46.13 hectares Asking Can $140,000 Boulder Creek is quite well known in the placer mining world. The term of those placer leases is 10 years beginning on September 18, 2019. The work permit is current until March 31, 2021 The buyer will assume any outstanding reclamation obligation. The buyer will be responsible for replacing our bond with theirs. Contact: Richard Tillberg Ph: (780) 369-2299 Email: tillbe328@gmail.com TAKU WILD is in no way affiliated with “Wild Taku”
Kinosew Trading Company inc. Fresh Sockeye Salmon $7.95Lb Fresh Coho Salmon $7.00Lb
Open Friday-Saturday-Sunday 12pm to 5pm Or
Stop by if we are there, we are open ! Located Atlin Airport 250-651-0042
Atlin Health Centre Box 330, Atlin, B.C. V0W 1A0 (P): 250-651-7677 (F): 250-651-7687 www.northernhealth.ca
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If you are experiencing symptoms of the cold or influenza or have questions about COVID-19 please call the Northern Health COVID-19 information line @ 1-844-645-7811. They will provide you with the necessary information and direction. The directive is still for people to stay home, self-isolate and practice the recommended hand washing procedures. At this time we are asking all clients to please call 250-651-7677 prior to coming to the Health Centre for any reason at any time. HOURS OF OPERATION Open Monday through Friday 9:00 – 12:00 pm & 1:00 - 4:30 pm. For emergencies a nurse is on call after hours and on the weekends and can be reached at 250-6517677. We have also implemented front door screening procedures at the Health Centre in response to the Pandemic. Pick up the black telephone to your right at the front door; one of the staff will answer the phone inside and you will be screened for cold/flu, respiratory symptoms prior to entering the building. The phone is cleaned and sanitized after each use The Atlin Health Centre staff wish to thank-you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe and virus free.
Big Water Society We are still providing free counselling during this time As the community is aware, the way everyone is conducting business lately is shifting. Sometimes life can stress us out or make us anxious, particularly during this pandemic and the way it has disrupted many of the ways we enjoy our lives, jobs, and relationships with friends and family. Free mental health counselling will continue to be offered in a safe and positive way by Big Water Society and our counsellor Jan Forde (MSW, RSW) who will provide remote counselling service for the time being. Jan will be providing counselling via phone every Thursday of the week from between 9am5pm. Please feel free to call and leave Jan a message at office Ph: 250-651-2189 0r cell Ph: 867-3336829 Or email bannyforde@gmail.com to leave a message to book a time for Thursdays with her via phone. We hope everyone stays healthy and happy, we will get through this _____________________________________________________________________________
Help Us Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Book an appointment at appointments.servicebc.gov.bc.ca Or call
Atlin Service BC 250 651-7595
9:00am – 10:00am – Appointments for seniors and those with compromised immune systems. 10:00am – 12:00pm – Open to the public (by appointment or walk ins) 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Closed for lunch 1:00pm – 4:30pm – Open to the public (by appointment or walk ins).
**Between 10:30 - 10:45 & 2:30 – 2:45 we are closed for sanitation and cleaning For non-health-related questions, please contact: 1-888-COVID19. If you think you may have the virus, call HealthLink at 811 to determine if you need testing; or, visit the HealthLink website at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-covid-19
Sincerely Yours General Store & Canada Post Location Beginning Sept 7th 2020
OPEN Monday to Friday
10am – 5pm Closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 CLOSED weekends and Statutory Holidays
Fishing Charters
Custom Fish Art- Fiberglas and Wood GARY HILL’S FISH ART
God has given us every good gift.
SVOP Licence, 24 ft. Boat, Transport Canada Commercial Registration – Insured Gary Hill, Atlin B.C. V0W 1A0 Licensed, B.C. Guide Call -250 651-7553 Email garyphill59@gmail.com $850.00 per day - $550.00 per 1/2 day
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Library Friday and Saturday
2-4p.m. Everyone Welcome
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GARY HILL’S – CUSTOM, FISH REPRODUCTIONS PHONE 250 651 7553 EMAIL – garyphill59@gmail.com
Closed until further notice
St. Martin’s Anglican Church 10 a.m. Sunday Everyone Welcome
Atlin Christian Centre Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Services Sunday 11: a.m.
Come join us! (778) 721-0710
Please note that calls for same day water delivery service must be received no later than 11 a.m. of said day. Thank you! Heating Oil delivery available
Delivery days are Monday through Friday Our mailing address is Box 318, Atlin BC V0W 1A0 You can also email us at grizzlyhomeservices@gmail.com 250-651-7463
With thanks, Dana and Mary Hammond
For sale, 80 acres of beautiful mixed forest just off Atlin lake and 27 kms north of Atlin. Zoned ALR with a creek running through it, gently sloped and easy to develop. $350,000. For more info call 867-333-9914.
“Memories Blur At The Edges” When we move a great distance from the family and friends we grew up with, after a while visits happen only on rare occasions. Over the course of time our memories of people, places and experiences can blur at the edges and the intensity of our emotional attachments diminish unless… We take steps to keep the bonds strong by including them in our cherished moments, exchanging photographs or writings, celebrating their precious times, and…sharing a great recipe or two. Jeff Salmon
The next Whisper is Wednesday September 30th. Submissions are due no later than Sunday 9pm September 27th . Compiled and edited by Lynne Phipps. Paper for printing courtesy of Northern Homes Real Estate Printing courtesy of RCMP Atlin; Ink costs courtesy of Literacy Now. Classifieds, news, upcoming events Contact 1-250-651-7861 or lynnephipps@hotmail.com if you have, pictures or articles you would like to submit. Please note that submissions should be sent in either WORD or JPEG whenever possible. PDF must first be printed and then scanned back into the computer in order to format it into the paper. This costs in both paper and ink. We know that at times a PDF is the only way, which is okay when necessary, but otherwise, as the Whisper is a FREE community service we appreciate your support in helping to keep the costs down as much as possible. Thank You!