Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. 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. 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. Im from Saskatchewan. /CA 1.0 Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. 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. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. A former Alberta oil patch worker, McGregor ventured to the Yukon several years ago to be with his now-wife, who lived and ran a business in Dawson City. Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. >> But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. Karl Knutson. JFIF d d C Probably never. /Type /Catalog I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. You get back at er. Can't find a movie or TV show? /AIS false The last reminder was in March 2016. 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. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Large-scale gold mining in the Yukon Territory didn't end until 1966, and by that time the region had yielded some $250 million in gold. He was the owner of Big Nugget . Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. He was introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. You are such a great mechanic. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. B.C. The Carmacks conservation branch found out about the killings after it received a report about a number of bears being killed at Dodge's camp. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. /SA true 7 0 obj According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. 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. 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. << } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. 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!? "Just take a look around the world. I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! 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. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. That, for me, was the tough one. Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? 47 Episodes 2021. Your email address will not be published. Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. 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. You cant afford new stuff. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. Throwback with big al!!! Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. Im also from the prairies! "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. According to the agreed facts presented in court by territorial Crown Lee Kirkpatrick, local conservation officers told Dodge on four different occasions between 2013 and 2016 that he needed to immediately report an emergency wildlife killing. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Movies. He was always my favorite on the show. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that 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. 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. 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. 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. Gene Cheeseman youngest son Cole Cheeseman childhood pic. 5:06. 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.". Disable anytime. Part of HuffPost News. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. You feel rewarded. Thanks. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. /Producer ( Q t 5 . Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. 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". Its Murphys Law. /Subtype /Image Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Who wouldn't? He ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. << Click here to login or here to sign up. 1 2 . 4 0 obj please check our. endobj Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). 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. He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Great Show and well made. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. "I think we lost about $275,000 that first year," admitted McGregor. ", 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. 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. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. /Title () Surprise him. In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. 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. Did the production company have a problem with that? YOU ARE GREAT! >> 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;. I dont know. 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. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). This is my dream. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. 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. How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? Is it anything to do with death? endobj C q" An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. 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. However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. 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. Thats the way I am. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 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. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr 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. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. Al McGregor. /Filter /DCTDecode She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. 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. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. >> 5 talking about this. 2 0 obj What do you think of that? Now you can watch some people actually try it. Gene appeared in few episodes of Gold Rush with Tony Beets and his crew in 2017. How's that been for you? Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. 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. 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. You know, this equipment gets used hard. 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. 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. Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. Certain things have developed, and if they pan out shell be out there full-time with me. 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. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. Dodge said no. /ca 1.0 Plea. Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. 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. << Audience Relations, CBC P.O. %PDF-1.4 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. . 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. Your email address will not be published. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. 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. And it seems McGregor has turned things around. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Big resemblance. If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. /SM 0.02 Self: Yukon Gold. Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. "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. 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. They havent said anything. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] Gene Cheeseman hails fromJuneau Alaska born on 23rd October 1968. 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. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. 1 0 obj Most of that ground is frozen solid. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. endobj Gene worked with Parker as a foremanfrom 2013 to 2016. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. /Type /ExtGState Their first task? Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Bernie Kreft. "I think it's in every guy, and most girls, for adventure, and this just fit the bill for me. Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. 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." On the show, you swear a lot. /Pages 3 0 R 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. Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. 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. Even for a short period of time. Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. Required fields are marked *. One of the better shows on the history channel. I am the rookie. It was good to see Al. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. Itll be interesting to see it develop over the shows period. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which Great Show and well made. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. Login to create it. 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 . 5) The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. 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). Gene you are truly an amazing man. "I've got a mild case of it. With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. 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. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. I've been watching reruns of the 1 first and 2 seasons and not once i hear Big Al mention Colleen.I know in the last couple of seasons he talks oh what a wonderful woman and its her dream and well you get what I'm trying to say. 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. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. Gotta go for it. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. You need to be logged in to continue. 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. 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. Say her name! Trending. As I'm watching the show right now guess what they just broke down! ET on The History Channel. % This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. The result? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. However, with his bold decisions and impressive results, Schnabel is just as profound a miner as Beets. Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? However, the Holland native didnt find his job utter-ly exciting, so he packed his bags (and maybe a few cartons for the road) and took a flight to Canada. 3) He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. << "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. The work Gene put on is a thing of admiration he is the man who sees the bigger picture than to achieve success for a short while. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Yukon Gold - Big Al Finds An Arrowhead YukonGoldTV 18K views 5 years ago. From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. 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. "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. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. "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. 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