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Melgund Recreation

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a community hub celebrating creativity, connection, and well-being in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We offer programs in arts, culture, and recreation that engage residents of all ages—fostering community participation, skill-building, and storytelling. From family-friendly events and workshops to audiobooks, exhibits, and cultural programs, we aim to nurture imagination, preserve local heritage, and inspire meaningful experiences that bring people together. At Melgund, creativity meets community, and everyone is welcome to explore, create, and share.
LSB Meeting Minutes

Election Meeting Minutes – Sept. 23, 2025

Election Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Thanks to the Ontario Arts Council, we were able to run our workshops on digital arts. We now have the skills for image processing and creating a stronger online presence for our community.

Community Election

Community Elections for the Local Services Board of Melgund are being held tonight, September 23, 2025 at 7;00 p.m. at the Dyment Recreation Hall. Come…
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At the heart of Melgund Township, the Dyment Recreation Hall serves as a vibrant gathering place for arts, culture, and community life in Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the year, the hall hosts a wide range of events—from local art workshops and heritage exhibits to music nights, seasonal celebrations, and youth programs that bring the community together. With its welcoming atmosphere and central location, the Dyment Recreation Hall is a cornerstone of rural creativity and connection, reflecting the spirit of northern living where neighbours, artists, and families come together to share in both tradition and innovation.

LSB Meeting Agenda for Sept. 17, 2025

The next Local Service Board (LSB) of Melgund meeting is on September 17, 2025.
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LSB Meeting Agendas

Election Meeting For the 2025–2026 Board

Community Elections will be held on September 23, 2025.
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2025 Local Services Board Elections

2025 Local Services Board Elections

Local Services Board elections for Melgund Township will be held on Sept. 23, 2025.
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Celebrating Northern Arts

Celebrating Northern Arts

A grassroots arts incubator in Borups Corners empowers Northern Ontario artists with skills, mentorship, and opportunity.
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The Arts Sale at the Dyment Recreation Hall on September 6 was a huge success. This week we've been experimenting with turning the photos into different formats as part of our storytelling activities and it's been a lot of fun!

Community, Creativity, and Conversation

Capturing and communicating the energy of our summer program, where community and creativity came together.
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Calling All Crafters

Calling All Crafters

Finalizing setup for tomorrow's exhibition! Join us for a beautiful display of crafts and visual arts.
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Gerry is setting up the microphones, sound system and equipment to power this weekend's live music at the Dyment Recreation Hall.

Musicians on the Move

It's almost time for the big event!
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Program Schedule Changes!

Program Schedule Changes!

To accommodate students returning to school, Monday morning sessions are being moved to Wednesday afternoons.
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Recent News

  • Exploring Northwestern Ontario Wild Clay for Ceramics and Pottery
  • Melgund Township Canada Day Festival 2026: A Community Effort
  • Celebrating Canada Day Together
  • Summer Art Exhibition Opens during Canada Day Festival July 1 at Dyment Recreation Hall
  • Walter and Friends to Perform for Canada Day 2026 in Melgund Township

Upcoming Events

Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.
Travelling through Northwestern Ontario this month? Make plans to stop in Melgund Township on July 1 for the popular Canada Day Festival hosted by Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture at the Dyment Recreation Hall. This family-friendly community celebration features live music, delicious food, and a vibrant artists, crafters, and vendors market showcasing local talent and handmade goods from across the region. By attending, visitors are helping support local artists, artisans, small businesses, and community organizations while contributing to the growth of arts, culture, and recreation in Northwestern Ontario. Surrounded by the beauty of Northern Ontario, the festival offers a chance to get out of the city, explore the bush, connect with local communities, and enjoy a full day of entertainment, culture, shopping, and small-town hospitality.

ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

Programming is made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge and thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

COMMUNITY RECREATION

Recreation and community arts programs in Dyment and Borups Corners and Melgund Township are supported with funding from the Government of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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