But Als infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of his wife, Colleen, and then cancer that caused him to lose feeling in his hands and legs. Great Show and well made. You gotta keep it running, and it gets very frustrating at times, but you know, theres always a reward in it when you get something back up. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. /ca 1.0 You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. McGregor said that hasn't happened to him yet but in his first year of excavating, in 2009, equipment failures and other issues meant they "lost a pile of money.". Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Why is there gold in the Yukon? 1 0 obj He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. TORONTO - Yukon gold miner (Big) Al McGregor isn't a doctor but he can easily tell if someone's got a certain kind of fever. Obviously it is not real, just actors. Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? Premiering Wednesday on History, "Yukon Gold" features four gold mining crews who battle long days, a harsh landscape and equipment failure over a period of four months every year. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. Probably never. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. Did the production company have a problem with that? "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. HuffPost TV Canada caught up with the Albertan to talk about his first season mining for gold, the inevitable setbacks and his penchant for swearing. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Al McGregor. 5 talking about this. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. /Length 8 0 R "I've got a mild case of it. JFIF d d C And Ken Foy not supported his wife in the last 2 weeks of her pregnancy and being charged with environmental crimes by burying vehicles in a gold mine site. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Of the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people who reached Dawson City during the gold rush, only around 15,000 to 20,000 finally became prospectors. I wouldnt even try to put into words what makes Gene a super hero because anything i could think of to say to try to do justice for his part on the show Im afraid i would fall too short to give him the praise and recognition he deserves. A rookie mistake shuts down their convoy for a bit, cutting into precious work hours but providing viewers with awesome, sweeping camera shots of the rugged Yukon terrain. They havent said anything. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. I am the rookie. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. Now you can watch some people actually try it. The allure of living in the wilderness, eking out a living with the bare minimum and removed from the issues a big city presents is an intoxicating cocktail they simply cant pass up. Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. /SM 0.02 w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr /Type /ExtGState Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! One of the better shows on the history channel. Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to. { How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Click here to login or here to sign up. It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Together with his aide Tamsin and his small crew led by right-hand man Hiro, Big Al hopes to find peace, regain his strength and finally hit the mother lode. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Even for a short period of time. Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. 5:06. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. So we'll see. Gold mining is a tough slog, said McGregor, but he's up for the challenge especially when he thinks of the future value of his finds. He was the owner of Big Nugget . "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. Gene you are truly an amazing man. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Friends will be received at the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home 166 Main Street North (Markham Rd), Markham on October 4, 2010 for visitation between 2 and 3 p.m., followed by a celebration of Al's life at 3 p.m. Im from Saskatchewan. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. During a stop in Toronto earlier this week, he showed off a glass vial filled with about seven ounces of gold nuggets he said were worth a total of $10,000 (that was the only gold he had on him, though surprisingly, he doesn't wear any gold jewelry). It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. >> Thanks. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. Your email address will not be published. He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Big Al takes a big risk and sluices top-gravel, the top layer of soil before hitting pay dirt, thinking that there is enough gold to make it worthwhile, and . Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. As of now, he is 49 years of old. << However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. endobj If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. 4 0 obj The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. He was introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." But as you know, all manipulations backfire eventually. They may come from different backgrounds and have different levels of success mining, but everyone featuredon Yukon Gold agrees on one thing: they deeply love where they are. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Set in Klondike, Yukon in the Great White North, the three men leading the mass of machinery and crew members are Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, and Todd Hoffman. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. [Laughs]. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. /BitsPerComponent 8 This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Plea. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. How do you deal with being away from your family? /SMask /None>> Till she dies and then we cant watch a episode without him talking about how wonderful she was and loving.well I know if i was on the show I would at least mention my wife even if she never appeared on camera.Yes I know there's one episode where she's passed already and it shows her standing behind Big Al while he's cleaning the gold but that's not till she's died.Don't get me wrong Big Al is my favourite character on the show but I would have liked to see or at least hear him talk about her while she was alive.Again I'm watching reruns so maybe i just haven't seen one yet when she's in there.Thanks just wondering. Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. /CA 1.0 Hes a real badass. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. endobj % You cant afford new stuff. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. C q" Al will be dearly missed by his loving wife Vi, their sons, Allan (Amanda), Vancouver; Robert (Nathania), Vancouver; Michael (Sara), Unionville, and grandchildren Mason, Taryn and Declan. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". they're breaking down before or they're breaking down after or they're breaking down at the same time of the other Cruise but definitely breaking down cuz breaking down is what they do and breaking down is what they have the whole show about is breaking down "oh God we're broke down we're not going to get our gold this time we're going to have to bail out". One of the better shows on the history channel. There is no official explanation about Gene not being in the show one thing that we can tell; he is content with his family and two kids. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. As I'm watching the show right now guess what they just broke down! Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz On the show, you swear a lot. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . Another Gold Rush star, Tony Beets and his company, were fined $31,000 for a stunt in 2014 when they allowed employees to pour gas into a dredge pond and then setit on fire. "Just take a look around the world. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". The last reminder was in March 2016. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. Is it anything to do with death? Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. /Producer ( Q t 5 . How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Movies. It was good to see Al. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Bell Media inks development deal with world-renowned entertainer Priyanka, Link: Dina Pugliese saying goodbye to Breakfast Television after over 16 years, Hollywood Suite slices into spring with the Canadian premiere of Slasher: Ripper. However, with his bold decisions and impressive results, Schnabel is just as profound a miner as Beets. I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. Still if you want to see more about the Gold mining industry and some funny friend- and family-relationships under stress in the bug infested north, this IS an option. Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. g/=?/ ]9m1B|o`# xpf,>g4o} + ^@s' wN|UX0=O%?5t8'CsJyu7N%@?F,?9@#~*9{qq/?Ks Uy=2>pg%c xp{DUt%x9>=)]2>wwx}?% 8|sGo WLBd`c=)G=})4? N08 / @=%NAh =9( _O  7 N?/ ]6r:g1=n{olG2 8W#"Q g%8 zvq;0zKyp;. >> endobj According to what was presented in court, Dodge "got scared" and was worried his mining operation would be shut down for days if there had to be an investigation. 47 Episodes 2021. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. Gene Cheeseman hails fromJuneau Alaska born on 23rd October 1968. The charges related to the death of only one of the four bearsthe one Dodge admitted to killing at his mining camp near Carmacks on May 21, 2016. closed in 2021. According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. << For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. /Filter /DCTDecode Judging by the comments, it seems that fans absolutely adored seeing Big Al from "Yukon Gold" pop up in Episode 5 of Season 13 of "Gold Rush," titled "Cheat Codes." Let's hope that he will . I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. "I knew one couple, they were mining and that was back when gold was pretty high, that first time and a fellow pulled up in his pickup and brought out some equipment and started mining right on their ground," recalled McGregor. Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. "I think it's in every guy, and most girls, for adventure, and this just fit the bill for me. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. You need to be logged in to continue. Gotta go for it. But last season, a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer, and the death of his beloved wife Colleen within a few months of each other last season dropped the gregarious Alberta miner to his knees. He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. ", Sign in or register for your free account, Boundary-pushing Colin Stetson makes solo debut in Victoria, Stage Left: Pacific Opera Victoria sends Birds into flight, Victoria performing arts pioneer was dream for directors, audiences. No, it was a real season of trial and tribulation. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. You know, this equipment gets used hard. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Both Dodge, a miner featured in the reality TV show, Reality TV star fined $31K for filmed stunt in Yukon, Former 'Yukon Gold' TV star fined $145K for leaving big mess at mining claim, Reality shows settle into Yukon community, 'warts and all', $145,000 last year afterleaving his placer claim, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. . Who became rich in Dawson City? Is big al still alive from yukon gold Edmonton AM5:06"Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold UNIONVILLE, ON - It is with great sadness that the family of John Alastair (Al) MacGregor announce his passing at home in Unionville, Ontario, September 24, 2010 following a courageous battle with heart and lung disease. The same we see with the inter-miner-relation ships and of course the highs and lows of the 'catch' or find of the day. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. Throwback with big al!!! Certain site features have been disabled. But in the first couple of seasons i didn't even think Big Al was with anyone because not once i heard her name or any mention of her and he talks like he's single.Im not saying that there wasn't a Colleen and its OK that's she's camera shy but why not mention her!? Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. How's that been for you? My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. Can't find a movie or TV show? Itll be interesting to see it develop over the shows period. I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. 5 0 obj On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. It would be probably be a lot higher right now if it wasn't. Again in 2018, Gene has not appeared in Gold Rush. Set in Klondike, Yukon in the Great White North, the three men leading the mass of machinery and crew members are Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets, and Todd Hoffman. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. Because why, they're broke down! Since his start in the mining industry as a teenager, Schnabel has certainly had to learn to keep up with the more experienced workers in the field. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. Strike While the Iron is Hot kicks off the new season at 10 p.m. ET/PT with a quick recap of whats happened since we last visited the hardscrabble territory. If you have questions or concerns, And while folks like Big Al McGregor and Nika Guilbault and Chris St. Jean are back for this bunch of storylines,Karl Knutson, Bernie Kreft and Ken Foy and Guillaume Brodeur are no longer a part of Yukon Gold. Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. This is my dream. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. Learn how your comment data is processed. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. Eric is the old hippie, Jeremy, hes the young hippie, and then we have Rebecca, and then weve got Mike and Jim -- theyre from the oil patch as well -- and my right-hand man, Hiro. [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. Though this stars great-great-grandfather was a gold miner in Alaska in the late 1800s, Gene came into gold mining through the hard work. UNIONVILLE, ON - It is with great sadness that the family of John Alastair (Al) MacGregor announce his passing at home in Unionville, Ontario, September 24, 2010 following a courageous battle with heart and lung disease. Ken Foy, one-time star of the History Channel'sYukon Gold, was fined $145,000 last year afterleaving his placer claim near Dawson City environmentally damaged and littered with waste. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* Self: Yukon Gold. Premiering Wednesday on History, "Yukon Gold" features four gold mining crews who battle long days, a harsh landscape and equipment failure over a period of four months every year. Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. Part of HuffPost News. I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. Ken Foy, one-time star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold, was fined $145,000 last year after leaving his placer claim near Dawson City environmentally damaged and littered with waste. /Type /XObject It has lost my interest. Thats the bane of everybody up there. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Your email address will not be published. That, for me, was the tough one. But last season, a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer, and the death of his beloved wife Colleen within a few months of each other last season dropped the gregarious Alberta miner to his knees. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. I dont know. Think on it. He was always my favorite on the show. 47 Episodes 2021. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. One of the better shows on the history channel. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. With that, he dipped into his retirement savings to buy a mining camp complete with an excavator, bulldozer and a sluice plant in Ruby Creek on the Indian River. 1 2 . Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. Certain things have developed, and if they pan out shell be out there full-time with me. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. A former. But last season, a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer, and the death of his beloved wife Colleen within a few months of each other last season dropped the gregarious Alberta miner to his knees. Enable push notifications on your device. Who is Big Al from Yukon Gold? "There are most definitely ways of avoiding having to kill bears when you're living out in the bush there can be a cultural change and it ischanging around the Yukon. Al McGregor. Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. Asked what he thinks gold will be worth in a few years, he said: "I know you're going to laugh, but I figure $5,000 or $6,000 an ounce." Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. Menu. /AIS false stream Big resemblance. Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. We've got governments printing money like there's just no tomorrow people are going to lose faith in currencies and they're going to want to go to safe havens," said McGregor. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] No matter, the guys and gals who seek out the shiny precious metal in the most inhospitable of placesthe Yukonhave stuck with it and return on Wednesday with Season 5 of the History program. The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. Dodge said no. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". Karl Knutson. In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. << I got the impression a lot was taken out and the show could have distinguished itself from the rest by going deeper into certain aspects of living in the North. Though this star's great-great-grandfather was a gold miner in Alaska in the late 1800s, Gene came into gold mining through the hard work. Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. /Height 155 Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Got about three different crews that try to get gold however they break down, and break down, and break down, and when they're not breaking down, they're breaking down. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. 7 0 obj ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. %PDF-1.4 In Yukon Territorial Court on Tuesday, his company pleaded guilty to one charge under the Yukon Wildlife Act and agreed to pay a $3,500 penalty. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. He is trying very hard to be a better person and treat his help with a mature approach most of the time. Both Dodge, a miner featured in the reality TV show Gold Rush, and his company Derek Dodge Mining Corp., were facing three charges each under the Yukon Wildlife Act: allowing a bear to become a nuisance, killing a bear without permission and failing to report it, and allowing a pelt to go to waste. /Width 625 Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. /Title () Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. But dont count him out of the running just yet. /Type /Catalog After watching this now for several Sundays all day long episode after episode after episode my husband and I have discovered what this show is all about. epuiptment breaking down!!! Indeed, the affable northern Alberta native has seen some scary situations result from gold greed in Canada's North, where thousands of prospectors first mined in the late 1800s. Login to create it. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. Most of that ground is frozen solid. /SA true Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Youre the rookie on the show. But thats not stopping him. What do you think of that? In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. You get back at er. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. You are such a great mechanic. 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