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Melgund Township

The Local Services Board of Melgund news and updates section keeps the community informed about important decisions, projects, and initiatives that impact Melgund. Here, you’ll find regular updates on local governance, community improvements, safety measures, and the work being done by the Board to enhance the well-being of residents. Whether it’s new policies, upcoming meetings, or community consultations, this section is dedicated to ensuring that the voices of Melgund residents are heard and their needs are addressed. Stay up-to-date with the latest from the Local Services Board and stay connected to the future of our community!

Construction of the Dyment Community Pavilion is almost complete. The new space will be ready for Canada Day, July 1st.
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A Pavilion for All Seasons

Melgund's new pavilion is nearly ready! Get set for vibrant food, arts, and community gatherings.
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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
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Thank you James’ No Frills

Stephinie McGinnis and James' No Frills' support makes this year's Canada Day Celebration a success; join us July 1st for music and fun!
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Construction almost complete! The new Melgund Township Pavilion is ready to become the heart of our community's food, arts, and gathering events. Photo: Terri Bell

New Pavilion for Food, Arts, and Community Events

Melgund's new pavilion: a vibrant community hub for diverse food, arts, and joyous gatherings.
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Future memories are being poured in Melgund! This new cement pad, for the cookshack extension and pavilion is set to be the heart of many Canada Day celebrations and community gatherings. Photo: Terri Bell
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Melgund Township News for June 2025

LSB gears up for Canada Day: door prizes, food, and volunteer needs discussed. Cookshack expansion also underway.
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Melgund Township is home to two of Ontario’s smallest rural communities, Borups Corners and Dyment, each rooted in a long history of northern settlement and community life. Despite their size, both communities continue to stay active through local recreation, culture, and shared public spaces. Travellers passing through Northwestern Ontario are welcomed at the historic Dyment Community Hall, built in 1929, which remains a central gathering place and a familiar stop for those travelling across Canada on Highway 17.
Local Services Board of Melgund Meeting Minutes

LSB Meeting Minutes – Tues, June 17, 2025

Local Services Board of Melgund Meeting Minutes for June 17, 2025
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Get ready to soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Melgund Township's first Summer Market this July 1st. Discover unique treasures from local artists and businesses during the silent auction, savor delicious food, and enjoy lively performances.

Melgund Township Summer Event on July 1st

The excitement builds for Melgund Township's Summer Market on July 1st at the Dyment Recreation Complex.
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An overhead view of the Melgund Township recreation complex, which supports the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners and area in Northwestern Ontario.
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Melgund Local Service Board Approves Deck and Event Stage Funding, Discusses Financial Strategies

The Local Services Board of Melgund convened its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the community hall.
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Food security and community recreation programs go hand in hand at the Dyment Recreation Hall in Northwestern Ontario. Programs in the community build on work piloted and supported by Manitoba Agriculture and the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Local Services Board of Melgund Meeting Minutes

LSB Meeting Minutes – Dec. 24, 2024

The Local Service Board of Melgund held a meeting on December 16th, 2024, discussing several key updates and events. Highlights included the approval of the…
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The Dyment Recreation Hall has space for community activities and events thanks to support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization.
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Local Services Board of Melgund – Nov. 18, 2024

The Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund met on November 18th, 2024, to discuss key updates, including the approval of the 2024-2025 budget of $46,340,…
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Reconstructed and expanded with support from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the Dyment Recreation Hall now offers enhanced facilities that can accommodate an even wider range of programs and activities for the local community. This revitalization not only strengthens the hall's role as a central hub for community engagement but also provides a sustainable space for creative, educational, and cultural initiatives to thrive. With these improvements, the hall is set to become a key resource in fostering growth and connection within the community for years to come.
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Local Services Board of Melgund – Oct. 9, 2024

At the October 9th meeting of the Local Services Board (LSB) of Melgund, several key decisions were made regarding community activities and future plans. Chairperson…
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Get Involved!

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is inviting residents and land users in the area of Canada's proposed Deep Geological Repository for used nuclear fuel to participate in a Diet and Land-Use Survey. The information collected will help inform local perspectives as the project moves through the federal regulatory process.

The survey can be completed online or through an in-person interview at the Ignace Learn More Centre. It is open until September 7, 2026, and participants will have the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of twenty C$125 gift cards redeemable at local businesses.
Join Art Borups Corners on July 18, 2026 at the Dyment Recreation Hall for an evening of food, music, creativity, and community connection. Enjoy a community BBQ, connect with neighbours, and help imagine the future of local parks and greenspaces through drawing, mapping, storytelling, and conversation. Part of the national Everyone Outdoors Together initiative led by the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA).

ART BORUPS CORNERS SOCIETY

Art Borups Corners is a non-profit arts incubator based in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. We bring artists, youth, and local residents together through hands-on creative projects, workshops, and storytelling rooted in everyday life in the North. Our focus is on making space for people to try things, share skills, and build confidence through art that grows out of where they live.


We’re also a place for testing ideas and working across different ways of making — from land-based practice to digital work and everything in between. Much of what we do happens through partnerships and shared projects, connecting local creative work with wider conversations while keeping things grounded, practical, and community-led.


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ESTABLISHED WITH FUNDING FROM

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This program was seeded with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse program. This program allowed us to explore strategic arts innovation, capacity building and new technologies. Programming was also supported by the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program and the Province of Ontario. We thank them for their support.

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Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program
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