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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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Special Meeting Minutes for May 30, 2026

Special meeting minutes cover park maintenance tender, community breakfast appreciation, and adjournment at 11:30 a.m. meeting summary
Terri Bell 9 Jun 2026 1 minute read

Special Meeting Minutes
Date: May 30, 2026
Time: 11:12 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
In Attendance: Sean M., Pat D., Jamie B., Gary F., Sara F., Nick R., Cliff P.
Regrets: Norm E., Terri B., Karen D.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 11:12 a.m. by Pat Daignault.

Community members expressed their appreciation to Sean, Pat, and Sara for preparing the community breakfast and brunch held prior to the meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event was well attended and enjoyed by the eleven community members present.

Business Arising

Park and Greenspace Maintenance Tender

Tenders for routine park and greenspace maintenance were opened. One tender was received from Sara Fischer in the amount of $185.00 per call-out. The contract includes regular park and greenspace maintenance, grass cutting, and whipper snipping.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

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.

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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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