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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.
February Recreation Report
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February Recreation Report

The Local Services Board of Melgund Recreation Committee presented its monthly report at the February 18, 2026 LSB meeting.
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This photo is a rendering of the proposed Deep Geological Repository (DGR) at the Revell Site, designed to safely store nuclear waste deep underground for long-term environmental protection.
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NWMO DGR Summary of Issues Released

New Summary of Issues Details Community, Ecological, and Long-Term Safety Impacts of NWMO’s Revell Used Nuclear Fuel Repository
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Using a custom AI-powered tool, we automatically collect, organize, and analyze hundreds of impact assessment submissions—turning scattered public comments into clear, actionable insights for the community in minutes.
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Art Borups Corners in Action

Art Borups Corners used AI to analyze nearly 1,000 nuclear impact submissions—fast, precise and empowering.
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NWMO seeks Working Group Volunteers
Melgund Township

NWMO seeks Working Group Volunteers

The NWMO is seeking volunteers for two new working groups. The deadline is Feb 19, 2026.
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More Than a Room
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More Than a Room

A new community meeting space at Dyment Recreation Hall supports local leadership, administration, programs, and participatory research.
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Supporting Digital Literacy
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Supporting Digital Literacy

New Storytelling and Community Library Space at the Dyment Recreation Hall There’s a quiet kind of excitement building in the lower level of the Dyment…
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Winter Stories Digital Library
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Winter Stories Digital Library

What began with a single bookshelf now lives online.
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This spring, we are excited to launch our seed bank and local seed exchange to help residents access hardy, northern-adapted varieties at no cost. These resources will make it easier for everyone in the township to start their gardens while fostering a recreational community network built on sharing local knowledge and surplus.
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Seed Bank and Seed Exchange

Discover the Melgund Seed Bank—a recreational initiative helping you grow hardy, local food right here at home.
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The Dyment Recreation Complex features a spacious park and open greenspace designed to support a wide range of outdoor activities and community gatherings. This versatile natural area provides a welcoming environment for residents of all ages to enjoy leisure, exercise, and quiet relaxation.
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Towards a Community Garden

Repurposing wasted masonry into lush garden beds transforms dormant inventory into a vibrant, sustainable hub for recreation.
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Integrating the community’s waste and garbage collection powers, a new compost station can turn organic scraps into local resources. This statutory infrastructure allows the community to formalize sustainable waste management while supporting a recreational community garden.
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A Community Compost Station

A new compost station will divert organic waste and enrich the surrounding community garden.
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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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