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Celebrating Canada Day 2025

Canada Day concerts and celebration in Melgund Township were a resounding success!
The Arts Incubator Team July 1, 2025
Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Community members, music lovers and tourists from across the region came out to the Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township for this year's Canada Day events.

Communities celebrate Canada Day 2025 in Northwestern Ontario

The Dyment Recreation Hall complex in Melgund Township was buzzing for a fantastic Canada Day celebration, pulling in close to 100 folks from all around Northwestern Ontario. The air was alive with the sound of the band Country Twist playing popular tunes, and plenty of people were out on the dance floor, showing off their moves and just soaking up the fun.

The food was a huge hit, too! The busy cookshack was cranking out delicious hotdogs, French fries, smokies, and cheeseburgers all day long. And what a lifesaver the new pavilion was – it just got finished this week and offered some much-needed shade from the sun. Plus, there were new event tents set up, so everyone had a cool spot to hang out and enjoy this great community get-together.

The day's events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
The day’s events featured popular local area band Country Twist with Tanya McArthur, Gerry McArthur and Maurice Betournay.
Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.
Dancing was a popular activity thanks to Country Twist.

It was a great event filled with community spirit, music and vibrant celebrations, and the joyous coming together that defines our region. We are incredibly proud to have supported this year’s events and are deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a memorable occasion for everyone.

This year's first Silent Auction raised $523 to support recreation programs in the township.
This year’s first Silent Auction raised $523 to support recreation programs in the township.

Extending thanks for our program to be part of such a special celebration

These fantastic celebrations wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity and dedication of local businesses and organizations. A huge thank you to all our cherished sponsors, whose support truly made the difference.

We thank The Local Services Board of Melgund, Downtown Dollar, Schmidt’s Greenhouse, James’ No Frills, Tim Hortons, PI Family Restaurant, Tupperware (Ruby Smith), Art Borups Corners, Home Hardware, CKDR, Safeway, Solomon’s & Sons, Skene’s Transfer and Supply, Dingwall Ford, Ella Lynne’s, Fifth Avenue Jewellery (Michelle Robinson), Soulless Tattoo and Vape, Renew Construction and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.

Their commitment helped create lasting memories and build stronger, more connected communities. Thank you for making Canada Day 2025 a spectacular success!

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