Town Back in Court over Pither's Point Park

The town of Fort Frances is heading back to court in an attempt to continue its use of Pither's Point Park.

A hearing on the matter will be held in Superior Court on Thursday in Thunder Bay.

Mayor Roy Avis is reserving comment until after the hearing, but in a release issued this morning, the town says it will bring forward a motion that attempts to clarify the use of the park until legal questions surrounding its use and ownership are resolved.

It adds ongoing negotiations with the federal and provincial governments and area First Nations laying claim to the land, have not led to any resolve.

The town says its also been informed an agreement reached last year with the bands the town to continue maintenance and use of the park is not being extended into this year.