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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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Fireworks Dazzle in Dyment

From the first chord struck by The Birdfolk Buskers to the last spark falling from the sky, Melgund’s pre-Family Day bash was a masterclass in small-town heart and big-time fun.
Melgund Recreation 16 Feb 2026 1 minute read
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The night sky over Melgund Township wasn’t the only thing glowing this Sunday. In a brilliant fusion of community spirit and pyrotechnic flair, Dyment played host to a pre-Family Day celebration that set the bar high for the week ahead.

With Monday marking both Family Day in Ontario and the kickoff of National Kindness Week across Canada, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Neighbors, travelers, and families gathered to transform a cold February evening into a warm display of togetherness.

The day was a sensory feast: the smell of local food, the sound of live music, and a grand finale of fireworks that painted the horizon in vibrant hues. It wasn’t just about the spectacle; it was about the connection.

A Heartfelt Thank You

An event of this scale doesn’t happen by magic. A massive shout-out goes to the Local Services Board of Melgund and the Community Recreation Committee for their tireless planning.

Annual Fireworks Show

Thanks to Karen Daignault for the beautiful fireworks photos!

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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.

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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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