Who wouldn't? 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. 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. %PDF-1.4 /Type /XObject Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. The result? His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. What do you think of that? 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. But thats not stopping him. I dont know. Plea. 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. 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. Its Murphys Law. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. /Pages 3 0 R Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Your email address will not be published. 5 talking about this. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. 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.". Certain site features have been disabled. Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. 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. It has lost my interest. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". 2 0 obj Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". 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. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? Well give you a hinthes the youngest miner on Gold Rush. 1 1 . How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Gotta go for it. Because why, they're broke down! Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. endobj Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. 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. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. Now you can watch some people actually try it. One of the better shows on the history channel. Bernie Kreft. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. 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. 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!!! /Title () How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? If you have questions or concerns, [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. 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. McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. Al McGregor. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. /CA 1.0 The last reminder was in March 2016. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. << In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. Self: Yukon Gold. They havent said anything. ET on The History Channel. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . He really needs a good mechanic. He is trying very hard to be a better person and treat his help with a mature approach most of the time. No wonder Tony Beats came calling. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. 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 won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. Hes a real badass. Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. >> I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. 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. [Laughs]. 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. 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. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. 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. Karl Knutson. You know, this equipment gets used hard. Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. /Height 155 Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? 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. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic 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. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Today, some 200 small gold mines still operate in the region. He was always my favorite on the show. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. please check our. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br 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. However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. 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. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. We scraped together some money and away we went," says (Big) Al McGregor, a 56-year-old Albertan featured on the show. /SMask /None>> So we'll see. 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. He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. Probably never. Im also from the prairies! One of the better shows on the history channel. { According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. Dodge said no. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' Definitely better than "Gold Rush." 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. JFIF d d C w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. You cant afford new stuff. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' 47 Episodes 2021. He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Great Show and well made. 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. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). 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. Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. "I've got a mild case of it. He was introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. >> Gene you are truly an amazing man. % And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. The 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. He attended Mount Allison University, and after his marriage to Violet (Breen) in 1964, settled in Halifax, Montreal, England and then Toronto. However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. 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. 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. Think on it. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. closed in 2021. Even for a short period of time. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. 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. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. 1 2 . That, for me, was the tough one. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. Thats the bane of everybody up there. The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. Big resemblance. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. 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. You need to be logged in to continue. Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* Obviously it is not real, just actors. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". 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". /AIS false 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. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. 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. 5) Most of that ground is frozen solid. << Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. After working for years, he fell out with Parker and left the crew. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. /Producer ( Q t 5 . "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. Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . 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. He ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. I am the rookie. Learn how your comment data is processed. and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. Great Show and well made. But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than 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. I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. 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. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. 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. Enable push notifications on your device. Youre the rookie on the show. You get back at er. /BitsPerComponent 8 Throwback with big al!!! $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? 1 0 obj 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. So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. Did the production company have a problem with that? 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. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. Click here to login or here to sign up. Say her name! C q" >> "Just take a look around the world. 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. /SA true Why is there gold in the Yukon? /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. stream When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. 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. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It was good to see Al. Trending. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. 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. Menu. "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've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. Certain things have developed, and if they pan out shell be out there full-time with me. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. 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." In Yukon Territorial Court on Tuesday, his company pleaded guilty to one charge under the Yukon Wildlife Act and agreed to pay a $3,500 penalty. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. Yukon Gold - Big Al Finds An Arrowhead YukonGoldTV 18K views 5 years ago. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. 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. Thanks. 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. Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. Gene appeared in few episodes of Gold Rush with Tony Beets and his crew in 2017. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. Hard those types these days. /Length 8 0 R Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. 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. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. 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 . This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. /Width 625 However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. 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. A former. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. /Filter /DCTDecode She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. /Type /Catalog Login to create it. But dont count him out of the running just yet. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). 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. On the show, you swear a lot. Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. 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. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. 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. 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