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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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Community Garden Gathering at Dyment Recreation Hall

Terri Bell 11 Jun 2026 2 minutes read
Join your neighbours for a fun, hands-on Community Garden Gathering this Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. meeting at Dyment Recreation Hall! We are bringing the community together to make our local park and greenspace truly shine. Help us plant vibrant flowers and young trees in preparation for Canada Day events. No green thumb required—just bring your energy, connect with friends, and help beautify our essential outdoor spaces!

Join the LSB Recreation Commitee and MRAC Volunteer Park and Greenspace Gardening Event on June 13

Get your gardening gloves ready! Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture (MRAC) invites volunteers to the upcoming Community Garden Gathering. Taking place on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m., this volunteer event is dedicated to beautifying our local park and greenspace.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner looking to give back, your hands-on help will make a visible difference. Volunteers will gather at the Dyment Recreation Hall before heading out to enhance the community’s park and greenspace.

Planting Trees and Flowers in Preparation for Canada Day Events

The primary focus of this weekend’s gathering is preparing public areas for upcoming community celebrations. Volunteers will work together to plant vibrant new flowers and young trees in preparation for Canada Day events, ensuring the park and greenspace look spectacular ahead of the festivities.

It is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and improve our essential park and greenspace. No prior experience is necessary to participate.

  • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: Dyment Recreation Hall
  • Host: Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture (MRAC)
  • What to bring: Comfortable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear, and a water bottle. Gardening gloves and tools are welcome.

Come out, connect with volunteers, and help our park and greenspace bloom!

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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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