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The outdoor grounds are transitioning smoothly into autumn, paving the way for upcoming concrete work and community garden infrastructure.
Melgund Township

Autumn in Melgund: Tents Down, New Ground Broken

Summer tents are packed away, but Dyment Park is busy pouring concrete and expanding community gardens! Drop by for coffee.
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A close-up view reveals local township names like Dyment, Taché, and Revell clearly marked alongside elevation contours and early railway lines. Pencil marks and faint blue shading highlight how past teachers or students actively engaged with the map during geography lessons.
History

Time Travel on Canvas: Century-Old School Map Discovered in Melgund

Decades after hanging over local blackboards, an extraordinary Turn-of-the-Century educational wall chart sees the light of day once more.
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Classic titles like Fun with Dick and Jane and More Streets and Roads rest on a wooden desk, offering a personal glimpse into Northwestern Ontario classroom life from decades past.
History

Flip Through History: The Vintage Schoolbooks of Dyment, Ontario

Step back in time at Dyment Recreation Hall! Explore vintage schoolbooks, student doodles, and local history over hot coffee.
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Laying the Foundations
Community Garden

Laying the Foundations

New shed foundations at Dyment Recreation Hall will expand community gardening, food security and land-based recreation programs.
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Heavy equipment scoops and grades gravel at Dyment Park, establishing a solid foundation for the new community garden shed. The community infrastructure enhancements were made possible with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grants Program and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).
Recreation

From Gravel to Gardens: Building a Stronger Food System in Melgund Township

Ground prep in action! Local partners are working hard to build better recreation and garden facilities in Melgund.
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Armed with power tools and determination, Melgund LSB Chair Pat Daignault unfastens metal framing while dismantling the event tents at Dyment Park.
Recreation

Hands-On in Melgund: Supporting Community, One Volunteer at a Time

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture helped dismantle event tents at Dyment Park this weekend! See how volunteers build community.
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Unearthing progress—every bucketful of earth moved brings the park one step closer to a fully functional, well-watered gathering and community garden space.
Community Garden

Big Changes Underway at Dyment Community Recreation Grounds

Site enhancements prepare local park grounds and community facilities for food security and a productive future.
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Fall Music Jam Connects Community
Photos and Stories

Fall Music Jam Connects Community

Musicians from across Northwestern Ontario came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall for a music jam on Sept. 12.
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The Dyment Recreation Hall was packed on September 12 for the second annual Fall Arts Exhibition and Market!
Photos and Stories

Dyment Recreation Hall Packed for Second Annual Fall Arts Exhibition and Market

More than 80 people filled Dyment Recreation Hall on September 12 for an afternoon of art, music, markets and community.
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Dryden artist Fran Higgins is among the regional makers featured at this year’s fall market and music jam.
Exhibitions

Christmas ornaments and local crafts featured at annual Dyment fall market

Fran Higgins’ Christmas ornaments are featured at the annual fall market in Dyment, Northwestern Ontario.
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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.

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