Charles Mallory Hatfield: The “Rainmaker” -The Story of a Infamous American Character Who Once Plied his Trade in Medicine Hat

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The history of Medicine Hat is full of interesting characters and events but no one individual has received more “publicity” and has been the subject of more newspaper accounts than Charles Mallory Hatfield. His brief but historic visit to Medicine Hat in the 1920’s has resulted in numerous stories or accounts of his efforts to bring rain to the “parched” land of Southern Alberta following several years of drought conditions in the area.

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3 thoughts on “Charles Mallory Hatfield: The “Rainmaker” -The Story of a Infamous American Character Who Once Plied his Trade in Medicine Hat”

  1. Hi, Bill!
    Another great article! I hadn’t realized Medicine Hat had a brewery. Now tourists can come to the ‘Hat for the history, then stay for a while for a beer!
    Best wishes–
    Chuck Crockford

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    • There is also another local brewery called quite fittingly, “All Hell for A Basement Brewery” so there are lots of choices if so inclined

      Cheers

      Bill

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  2. There is also another local brewery called quite fittingly, \”All Hell for A Basement Brewery\” so there are lots of choices if so inclined

    Cheers

    Bill

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