One of the better shows on the history channel. 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. Yukon Gold - Big Al McGregor 14,775 views Feb 27, 2013 52 Dislike Share Save YukonGoldTV 5.03K subscribers Get to know self-proclaimed redneck Al McGregor in this exclusive clip from. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). And it seems McGregor has turned things around. "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. 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. He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. As of now, he is 49 years of old. Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. One of the better shows on the history channel. 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. 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. %PDF-1.4 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 . /SMask /None>> "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Think on it. Today, some 200 small gold mines still operate in the region. You know, this equipment gets used hard. 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. 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. 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. Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. ", 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. 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. So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! Again in 2018, Gene has not appeared in Gold Rush. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. 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. << You need to be logged in to continue. Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Gene you are truly an amazing man. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. Plea. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. 5:06. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. Your email address will not be published. "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. She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. /CA 1.0 The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . 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. 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. Why is there gold in the Yukon? I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. I was looking for something I like a challenge, love a challenge, and gold mining became a dream through various circumstances, and just go for it. 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. Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. 7 0 obj I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. You feel rewarded. 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. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. /Length 8 0 R 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. JFIF d d C Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. Part of HuffPost News. Great Show and well made. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Bernie Kreft. Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. . Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. He really needs a good mechanic. /SM 0.02 Required fields are marked *. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being 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. Al McGregor. He was the owner of Big Nugget . 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. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. He is trying very hard to be a better person and treat his help with a mature approach most of the time. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. 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. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. << With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Throwback with big al!!! From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. I dont know. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. Gotta go for it. please check our. 1 2 . Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. A former. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. He was always my favorite on the show. If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. 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. On the show, you swear a lot. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. And with gold at a five-year high$1,700 an ouncetheres urgency to find the stuff and fast before the 16-week season ends. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' 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. Disable anytime. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. 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." 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? 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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. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Best of 2022 Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. I guess Id better be careful, huh? Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. % You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. 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. Hes a real badass. Karl Knutson. >> Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. Now you can watch some people actually try it. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. 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. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. Learn how your comment data is processed. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') Can't find a movie or TV show? "Just say 'gold' and their eyes light right up, like the first time they had the best toy ever, and that's all they can talk about is gold and gold," the bearded and burly star of the new History series "Yukon Gold" said during a recent interview. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. It was good to see Al. Great Show and well made. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. C q" Even for a short period of time. Is it anything to do with death? It would be probably be a lot higher right now if it wasn't. I am the rookie. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. 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. 4 0 obj I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. /Pages 3 0 R They havent said anything. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. 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. That, for me, was the tough one. /Type /XObject Thanks. { Al McGregor. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. The 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. 14K views, 609 likes, 59 loves, 96 comments, 101 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Yukon Gold: Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ Most of that ground is frozen solid. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. This is my dream. 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. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. /Type /Catalog The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. How's that been for you? He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. At least 10 years. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". The last reminder was in March 2016. Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. You get back at er. Last year his dog was killed by a wolf in the area, where "there's a few grizzly bears hanging around, a lot of black bears, big moose that think they own the world," he said. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. Thats the bane of everybody up there. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. 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. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. Who wouldn't? This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. 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. Certain site features have been disabled. Because why, they're broke down! 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. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. He ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. You cant afford new stuff. 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!? 5 0 obj 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. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. 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. 1 1 . Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. 5 talking about this. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. He was introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. But as you know, all manipulations backfire eventually. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). Their first task? He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. However, with his bold decisions and impressive results, Schnabel is just as profound a miner as Beets. Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. 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). 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 . Probably never. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. 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. 47 Episodes 2021. 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. According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. 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.". In September 2016, a patrolling conservation officer stopped at Dodge's camp and asked if there had been any issues with bears over the summer. "I'm sad to hear that it appears that people still view the approach to dealing with bears when they show up at camp is to shoot them," he said. Surprise him. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. 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. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. After working for years, he fell out with Parker and left the crew. /ca 1.0 If you have questions or concerns, 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. One of the better shows on the history channel. Youre the rookie on the show. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. endobj closed in 2021. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] 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. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. Its Murphys Law. Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. /BitsPerComponent 8 w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. /Height 155 Self: Yukon Gold. 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. Enable push notifications on your device. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. "I've got a mild case of it. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. 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. Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Well give you a hinthes the youngest miner on Gold Rush. The result? I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! We scraped together some money and away we went," says (Big) Al McGregor, a 56-year-old Albertan featured on the show. endobj 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. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br /Title () Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. /SA true "I think we lost about $275,000 that first year," admitted McGregor. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. 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