<< Thats the way I am. 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. So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? He attended Mount Allison University, and after his marriage to Violet (Breen) in 1964, settled in Halifax, Montreal, England and then Toronto. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. 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. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr 5 talking about this. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. 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. He was always my favorite on the show. He ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. But thats not stopping him. Required fields are marked *. 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 it seems McGregor has turned things around. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. One of the better shows on the history channel. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". Im from Saskatchewan. YOU ARE GREAT! 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. How's that been for you? /Length 8 0 R Probably never. 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. So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. /Type /XObject 5:06. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. 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. "Just take a look around the world. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. You feel rewarded. 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. I am the rookie. /Height 155 Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. At least 10 years. 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. Click here to login or here to sign up. /Filter /DCTDecode 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. 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. 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. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. However, with his bold decisions and impressive results, Schnabel is just as profound a miner as Beets. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. 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. Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. Gene worked with Parker as a foremanfrom 2013 to 2016. As I'm watching the show right now guess what they just broke down! "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". "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. 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. Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. You know, this equipment gets used hard. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. >> In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. Throwback with big al!!! If you have questions or concerns, Say her name! Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. Who wouldn't? Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. I guess Id better be careful, huh? Because why, they're broke down! How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? Gene Cheeseman hails fromJuneau Alaska born on 23rd October 1968. { 3) Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. 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 also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Dodge said no. Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). HuffPost TV Canada caught up with the Albertan to talk about his first season mining for gold, the inevitable setbacks and his penchant for swearing. Karl Knutson. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. closed in 2021. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. You gotta keep it running, and it gets very frustrating at times, but you know, theres always a reward in it when you get something back up. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ /ca 1.0 In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. "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. Gene appeared in few episodes of Gold Rush with Tony Beets and his crew in 2017. This is my dream. The last reminder was in March 2016. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Big resemblance. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. >> and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. 1 2 . 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. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Menu. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. Gene you are truly an amazing man. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. "I think it's in every guy, and most girls, for adventure, and this just fit the bill for me. Surprise him. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." It was good to see Al. He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. 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. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. "I've got a mild case of it. I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . A former. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. 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. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's 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. The 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. 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. Youre the rookie on the show. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz 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 . 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. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. Learn how your comment data is processed. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. As of now, he is 49 years of old. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). endobj You need to be logged in to continue. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. 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;. He was the owner of Big Nugget . 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. With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. They havent said anything. 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. 47 Episodes 2021. 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. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. 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. His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. 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. Who became rich in Dawson City? 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". "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. 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. I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. So we'll see. /Subtype /Image 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. 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. Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. endobj 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. Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. 4 0 obj 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. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Bernie Kreft. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Part of HuffPost News. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. 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!? How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. Why is there gold in the Yukon? The result? [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. 5) << Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. /Type /Catalog $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Did the production company have a problem with that? One of the better shows on the history channel. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. 7 0 obj Tell me about your job on the oil fields. Al McGregor. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. 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). stream [Laughs]. 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. 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. Plea. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. Certain site features have been disabled. 2 0 obj Great Show and well made. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. JFIF d d C Now you can watch some people actually try it. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. Obviously it is not real, just actors. 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. 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.". 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!!! B.C. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. 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