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Photos and Stories

Up close with Northwestern Ontario’s ultimate cleanup crew. Look at the claws on this massive common snapping turtle.
Photos and Stories

Ontario’s Ancient Wetland Warrior

Built like a tank and older than the dinosaurs. This absolute unit was spotted crossing a backroad in Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario.
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Come and see this vibrant mixed-media wolf painting by Northwestern Ontario artist Leanne Nicholson.
Exhibitions

Summer Art Show: Where Wilderness Meets The Canvas

Bold canvas strokes meet the raw beauty of the Boreal in mixed-media art show by Northwestern Ontario artist Leanne Nicholson.
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Community volunteers transformed the grounds of Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township through a successful community garden and flower planting project, preparing the recreation complex for Canada Day Festival celebrations across Northwestern Ontario.
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Community Volunteers Transform Dyment Recreation Hall Gardens

Community volunteers planted flowers, apple trees, and new gardens at Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township.
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Calling all Artists and Crafters! Canada Day Artist and Vendors Market
Recreation

Calling all Artists and Crafters! Canada Day Artist and Vendors Market

Join us for the Dyment Community Craft Sale this Canada Day, July 1st. Free vendor tables for local artisans, makers, and food growers.
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One of the healthy young apple tree seedlings grown in the Art Borups Corners land lab, now ready to take root at its new home in the Dyment Recreation Hall greenspace.
Photos and Stories

Planting the Future: Arts Program Donates Apple Trees

Donated apple trees from the Art Borups Corners land lab will soon beautify the Dyment Recreation park and greenspace.
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Calling all volunteers for Canada Day!
Photos and Stories

Calling all volunteers for Canada Day!

Support our local community by volunteering for the most exciting festival Melgund Township has ever hosted! Sign up.
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Melgund Township is in the news this week as nuclear waste impact assessments dominate local issues.
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In the News: It’s Not a Done Deal.

Melgund Township makes the news for nuclear waste consultations An article in NWO Newswatch today highlights important questions being raised in Melgund, just kilometres from…
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Annabelle Hall-Tomkin shared international insights on UK nuclear waste management and community partnership during her Melgund visit.
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UK Nuclear Waste Expert Visits Melgund

Melgund Township hosted an international dialogue on UK nuclear waste management and the power of community partnerships.
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The exhibition highlights Higgins’ sewing practice, combining traditional techniques with personal storytelling through textiles.
Exhibitions

Dryden Sewist Francine Higgins Brings Handcrafted Textile Art to Melgund

Northwestern Ontario Craftwork Showcased at 2026 Arts Exhibition
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Featured this month, Dunham’s photography adds depth and visual storytelling to the Dyment Recreation Hall arts space.
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Allyson Dunham Photography on Display in Northwestern Ontario Spring Exhibition

Northern landscapes and subtle moments define this photography collection, strengthening Melgund Township’s growing arts and culture presence.
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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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