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The Local Services Board of Melgund

The Local Services Board of Melgund

Dyment and Borups Corners, Northwestern Ontario

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture serves as a community recreation services provider supporting the Local Services Board of Melgund and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Through recreation programming, arts and culture initiatives, community events, placemaking projects, volunteer engagement, park and greenspace enhancement, heritage programming, and community development activities, the organization helps strengthen quality of life for residents while supporting vibrant, connected rural communities. Working in partnership with local organizations, volunteers, artists, and community leaders, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture contributes to the development of accessible recreation opportunities, cultural experiences, community celebrations, public spaces, and tourism initiatives that benefit residents and visitors throughout Melgund Township and Northwestern Ontario.
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Annual Sleigh Ride

LSB of Melgund 21 Dec 2020 2 minutes read
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The annual sleigh ride at the Dyment Recreation Hall has always been a cherished tradition, especially for the younger members of the community. Many of us remember bundling up in warm coats, scarves, and mittens, cheeks rosy from the crisp winter air, and gathering eagerly for the excitement of the ride. The horses, adorned with jingling bells, carried families across snowy trails, filling the air with laughter, the sound of hooves on packed snow, and the unmistakable magic of winter. It was a moment where the whole community came together, sharing stories, hot chocolate, and the simple joy of being outside in the heart of winter.

Looking back on those special New Year’s sleigh ride, it’s easy to see why it became such a beloved event. Children’s eyes sparkled with delight as the sleigh glided through the sparkling landscape, and parents savoured the chance to watch memories being made right before their eyes. Even as the years passed and the kids grow older, the warmth, laughter, and sense of togetherness from those rides remain a treasured part of our community’s story, a gentle reminder of the simple joys that bring everyone closer during the holiday season.

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The Local Services Board of Melgund serves as a dedicated governing body focused on maintaining and improving the vital infrastructure and social fabric of our local community. By managing essential services and stewarding shared spaces like the Dyment Community Hall, the Board ensures that residents have a safe and welcoming environment to live and grow together. Our mission is to represent the unique interests of the Melgund area through transparent leadership and a steadfast commitment to fostering a resilient, connected neighborhood for everyone.

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Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a community-based organization operating in Northwestern Ontario that works in direct coordination with the Local Services Board of Melgund to plan, deliver, and sustain recreation programming and public space activation across Dyment, Borups Corners, and the surrounding area. The organization supports the day-to-day function and long-term use of shared community facilities, including the Dyment Recreation Hall and its surrounding grounds, by organizing events, maintaining active programming schedules, and mobilizing volunteers to ensure these spaces remain accessible and in regular use. Its work includes the development of seasonal recreation programs, community events, arts and cultural initiatives, and hands-on projects such as park improvements, gardening, and site activation. By aligning programming with local capacity and available infrastructure, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture provides practical support to the Local Services Board, helping meet recreation service expectations while strengthening community participation. The result is a consistent, locally driven approach to recreation in a rural Northwestern Ontario setting, where residents are directly involved in shaping, maintaining, and using the spaces and programs that serve them.

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

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

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

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SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

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.

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