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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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LSB Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2026

Terri Bell 22 Mar 2026 2 minutes read
Site Characterization - NWMO

Thanks to Chantelle and Braden for delivering a very informative presentation on the NWMO's upcoming Site Characterization work.

Local Services Board (LSB) Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Community Hall


Attendance

Terri Bell, Pat Daignault, Karen Daignault, Norm Eady, Jason Holroyd, Sean Merritt, Sara Fischer, Jamie Bell, and representatives from NWMO: Braydon and Chantelle.


Presentation

Braydon (NWMO) delivered a presentation on Site Characterization. All attendees found the presentation informative. Appreciation was extended to both Braydon and Chantelle.


Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 PM by Chairperson Pat Daignault.


Approval of Previous Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting.
No errors or omissions were noted.
Moved by: Sean Merritt
Seconded by: Pat Daignault
Carried


Correspondence

  • NWMO Recreation Donation received: $3,500.00
  • Graff Plumbing: Quote received
  • IAAC: Grant funding approved in the amount of $2,700.00 for submission of IAAC review
  • Upcoming NWMO Presentation:
    • Date: April 20, 2026
    • Time: 6:00 PM
    • Topic: Environmental Update
    • A Zoom link will be provided

Business Arising from Previous Minutes

  • Norm Eady is awaiting follow-up from Shannon at BrokerLink regarding insurance policy reassessment
  • Pat Daignault will arrange a meeting with Brenda Bell to seek legal advice regarding hall/property ownership

New Business

Canada Day Planning

  • Planning is ongoing
  • Music arrangements have been finalized
  • NWHU special event permit will be applied for
  • Five residents will complete the food handler certification
  • A new propane tank will be purchased for the BBQ (existing tank valve is not functioning)

Recreation Funding

  • Annual NWMO recreation funding of $3,500.00 has been received

Community Support

  • Volunteers needed: Three residents to manage garbage collection on Saturdays for July, August, and September

NWMO Update

  • Chantelle updated the informational kiosk located in the hall

Recreation Committee Update

  • Monday and Wednesday afternoon coffee sessions continue to be successful
    • Approximately 10 attendees at the most recent session
    • All residents are welcome from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Spring Exhibition 2026
    • Launch Date: April 17, 2026
    • Will feature local and regional artists
    • Marks the first exhibition in the newly rejuvenated lower level of the hall

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer’s Report for February 2026 was presented.
Moved by: Sean Merritt
Seconded by: Pat Daignault
Carried


Upcoming Events

  • Games Night: Thursday, April 2, 2026 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
  • Next LSB Meeting: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
    • NWMO Environmental Update at 6:00 PM prior to meeting
  • Non-Profit Meeting: Immediately following the April 20 LSB Meeting
    • Open to community members interested in local initiatives
    • Regular sessions also held Saturdays at 10:00 AM (workshops and training)

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.
Moved by: Pat Daignault
Seconded by: Sean Merritt
Carried

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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.

RECREATION SERVICES

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

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

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.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program

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.

Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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