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. I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. 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. It has lost my interest. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." Al McGregor. 47 Episodes 2021. /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. Who became rich in Dawson City? /SA true 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. I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Now you can watch some people actually try it. 1 1 . Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. You cant afford new stuff. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which 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. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. 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 . Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. endobj It was good to see Al. 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". and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. But thats not stopping him. 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 . The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. 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. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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 ARE GREAT! Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. Hes a real badass. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). 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. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. Obviously it is not real, just actors. /Filter /DCTDecode 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. 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. I dont know. You are such a great mechanic. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. 1 2 . However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? Throwback with big al!!! 5 talking about this. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. 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. 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. Im from Saskatchewan. /Width 625 3) "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. 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 can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. 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. 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." A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. 47 Episodes 2021. Enable push notifications on your device. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. Think on it. Menu. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Big resemblance. No wonder Tony Beats came calling. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". 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 a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to. 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. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Bernie Kreft. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Great Show and well made. 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. Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. Your email address will not be published. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. He ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. They havent said anything. 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. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. Certain site features have been disabled. One of the better shows on the history channel. Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. Thats the bane of everybody up there. "I've got a mild case of it. 7 0 obj 1 0 obj In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. What do you think of that? Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. 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. 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!? Why is there gold in the Yukon? /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . Their first task? /Type /ExtGState The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. Login to create it. Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. How do you deal with being away from your family? However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. 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 think we lost about $275,000 that first year," admitted McGregor. Gene Cheeseman youngest son Cole Cheeseman childhood pic. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. endobj [Laughs]. Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. But dont count him out of the running just yet. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. That, for me, was the tough one. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. After watching this now for several Sundays all day long episode after episode after episode my husband and I have discovered what this show is all about. epuiptment breaking down!!! /SM 0.02 Did the production company have a problem with that? { "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. I've been watching reruns of the 1 first and 2 seasons and not once i hear Big Al mention Colleen.I know in the last couple of seasons he talks oh what a wonderful woman and its her dream and well you get what I'm trying to say. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. C q" I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. No, it was a real season of trial and tribulation. 5) Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. << Even for a short period of time. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Probably never. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. So we'll see. 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. Gene Cheeseman hails fromJuneau Alaska born on 23rd October 1968. 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. Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. 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;. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. %PDF-1.4 But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. He really needs a good mechanic. He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. 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. ET on The History Channel. Im also from the prairies! Surprise him. 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. Thats the way I am. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Gotta go for it. << He was always my favorite on the show. "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. One of the better shows on the history channel. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. closed in 2021. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. B.C. 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. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? Is it anything to do with death? The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. We scraped together some money and away we went," says (Big) Al McGregor, a 56-year-old Albertan featured on the show. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' 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. I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . Hard those types these days. In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. 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. 5:06. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. Movies. 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. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. 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. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Al McGregor. He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Dodge said no. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. After working for years, he fell out with Parker and left the crew. A former. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. /Length 8 0 R The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. Required fields are marked *. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. /BitsPerComponent 8 Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. Click here to login or here to sign up. "Just take a look around the world. /ca 1.0 /Producer ( Q t 5 . You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. 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. 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. 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. 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. It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. 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. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Plea. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Trending. He was the owner of Big Nugget . 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. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. << 5 0 obj This is my dream. Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". /CA 1.0 Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. Most of that ground is frozen solid. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. /Type /Catalog So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? "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. endobj 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. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. 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. Self: Yukon Gold. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. I am the rookie. 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.
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