{ He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. 2 0 obj Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. One of the better shows on the history channel. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. 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. 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". 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. << Part of HuffPost News. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? 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. In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. Great Show and well made. Plea. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. "I've got a mild case of it. >> I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. 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.". "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 think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. 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. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. No, it was a real season of trial and tribulation. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". Menu. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. It was good to see Al. 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. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. Enable push notifications on your device. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. << Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. 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 is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. /Title () However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. 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. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Disable anytime. Yukon Gold - Big Al Finds An Arrowhead YukonGoldTV 18K views 5 years ago. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. 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. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. Did the production company have a problem with that? He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being /Length 8 0 R He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. But dont count him out of the running just yet. 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. Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. 5) A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Bernie Kreft. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. 5:06. 4 0 obj 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." "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. 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. endobj Al McGregor. However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr "I think we lost about $275,000 that first year," admitted McGregor. 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. Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. 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. It has lost my interest. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. At least 10 years. and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. endobj Gene you are truly an amazing man. You are such a great mechanic. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic He really needs a good mechanic. >> Definitely better than "Gold Rush." He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. Al McGregor. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. /Type /XObject 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. So we'll see. You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. /BitsPerComponent 8 Now you can watch some people actually try it. Throwback with big al!!! /Filter /DCTDecode Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Its Murphys Law. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 47 Episodes 2021. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. Certain site features have been disabled. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. He attended Mount Allison University, and after his marriage to Violet (Breen) in 1964, settled in Halifax, Montreal, England and then Toronto. You get back at er. Hes a real badass. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. 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. You know, this equipment gets used hard. 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. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. He was the owner of Big Nugget . Self: Yukon Gold. And it seems McGregor has turned things around. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. 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. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. Gene worked with Parker as a foremanfrom 2013 to 2016. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. I guess Id better be careful, huh? JFIF d d C With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. Probably never. Dodge said no. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') Required fields are marked *. 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. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. Thanks. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB "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. The result? 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. How do you deal with being away from your family? He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. 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. %PDF-1.4 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 . Is it anything to do with death? Thats the way I am. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. /SMask /None>> 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. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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!!! I am the rookie. But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. /Producer ( Q t 5 . Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. /Height 155 3) 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!? She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. 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. 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. 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. A former. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. You cant afford new stuff. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. 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. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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 . "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. He is trying very hard to be a better person and treat his help with a mature approach most of the time. Say her name! Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. 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