A two-volume book detailing Paynton's history will be released this August.
A committee of about 12 individuals worked on the book. It was originally only planned as one volume but had to be separated because of its size, which came as a surprise to Marie Ferguson, a member of the Paynton history book committee.
Ferguson says the book will detail the history of families who settled and lived in Paynton, as well as general historical facts about the town, including the influx of settlers among the Barr Colonists.
The book is planned for release on the weekend of Aug. 5-6, when the town will be hosting its homecoming, as well as festivities to mark 150 years since Canada's confederation. It is available now for pre-order by contacting Marie Ferguson at 306-895-4825 or Enola Valliere 306-895-4303.
