This large family came down the North Saskatchewan River on a barge landing at the only suitable outlet along the bank.

Other pioneers, Mr. Paynter and Mr. McCready, Mr. Grafton and Mr. Fields, arrived in this district after a long trek from Fort Macleod.

He then retired from the RCMP and spent his remaining days assisting newcomers to the Paynton area.

Mahafey's general store, and Jim Bones general store, two hotels, a bakeshop, bank, poolroom, butcher shop, hall and our own Paynton newspaper.

[6][7] A Post Office built by postmaster John Currie in 1967 and opened January 17, 1968.