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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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Stephinie McGinnis and James' No Frills' support makes this year's Canada Day Celebration a success; join us July 1st for music and fun!
LSB of Melgund 28 Jun 2025 1 minute read
Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone. Photo: Maurice Betournay

Stephinie McGinnis of James' No Frills in Dryden and Terri Bell from the Local Services Board of Melgund Township are among the many supporters making our Canada Day Celebration on July 1st possible! We're so grateful for their incredible support and can't wait to celebrate with everyone.

Local Business Supporting Canada Day Celebrations

We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt thank you to Stephinie McGinnis and James’ No Frills in Dryden for supporting of this year’s Canada Day Celebration in Melgund Township! Their generous contribution, alongside that of many other valued community supporters, is absolutely instrumental in ensuring the festivities on July 1st are a resounding success. It is through such kindness that communities are able to create a truly vibrant and memorable celebration for all who call Melgund Township home, fostering a strong sense of community spirit and pride.

As we approach July 1st, we invite everyone to join us in celebrating Canada Day in Melgund Township! Come out and enjoy a day filled with fantastic music, engaging activities, and the wonderful company of community neighbours. The band and team are incredibly excited for this upcoming event, and we look forward to seeing you there to celebrate our nation’s birthday together!

Join the Local Services Board of Melgund for a day brimming with music, games, captivating performances, and joyful celebration. This signature event is designed for everyone, with activities for all ages and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion for every community member.
Join the Local Services Board of Melgund for a day brimming with music, games, captivating performances, and joyful celebration. This signature event is designed for everyone, with activities for all ages and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion for every community member.

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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.

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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