Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. Thats the bane of everybody up there. 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.". 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. ", 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" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. endobj On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. stream With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. 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;. The result? 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. Im also from the prairies! YOU ARE GREAT! resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. It was good to see Al. Itll be interesting to see it develop over the shows period. Click here to login or here to sign up. 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. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. "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. Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. 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. Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Karl Knutson. 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". 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". "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". Bernie Kreft. 47 Episodes 2021. Enable push notifications on your device. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. . Think on it. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). 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. But dont count him out of the running just yet. Gene you are truly an amazing man. 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. "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. 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. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Did the production company have a problem with that? However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. That, for me, was the tough one. 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. 5 talking about this. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. closed in 2021. Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. 1 0 obj Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. 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 . From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. /SM 0.02 But as you know, all manipulations backfire eventually. Plea. 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!!! ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. Hes a real badass. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Certain site features have been disabled. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. 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. One of the better shows on the history channel. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. 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. 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. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? << Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. And it seems McGregor has turned things around. He was always my favorite on the show. You know, this equipment gets used hard. >> Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . 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. 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. The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. Who is Big Al from Yukon Gold? Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? So we'll see. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. 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!? m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic 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. 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. 5) Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". Definitely better than "Gold Rush." [Laughs]. "I've got a mild case of it. 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. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. 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 need to be logged in to continue. 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. Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? 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. Al McGregor. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') 1 1 . I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." "I think it's in every guy, and most girls, for adventure, and this just fit the bill for me. /Type /ExtGState Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. 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. /Pages 3 0 R So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. Hard those types these days. On the show, you swear a lot. He was the owner of Big Nugget . /ca 1.0 And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. Im from Saskatchewan. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? A former. I guess Id better be careful, huh? Al McGregor. I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. 7 0 obj In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. "Just take a look around the world. 4 0 obj He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. /Type /Catalog 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. How do you deal with being away from your family? Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Now you can watch some people actually try it. << It has lost my interest. Is it anything to do with death? 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. endobj 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 0 obj Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. Your email address will not be published. Certain things have developed, and if they pan out shell be out there full-time with me. Learn how your comment data is processed. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. 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. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br You get back at er. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. /Title () Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. Probably never. 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. please check our. Say her name! Who became rich in Dawson City? 2 0 obj After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. /SMask /None>> When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It would be probably be a lot higher right now if it wasn't. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* 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. ET on The History Channel. 47 Episodes 2021. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. endobj If you have questions or concerns, This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which Menu. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. 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. /Subtype /Image w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. endobj McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. B.C. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. %PDF-1.4 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." Part of HuffPost News. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. One of the better shows on the history channel. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. /CA 1.0 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. Gotta go for it. Obviously it is not real, just actors. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. 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. He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. 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. { Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. 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. What do you think of that? In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. Self: Yukon Gold. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. "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. /Height 155 Movies. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. 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. 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 . 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. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". 5:06. Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. The last reminder was in March 2016. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. "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. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to. 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. However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. One of the better shows on the history channel. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. /AIS false Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. 1 2 . I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. Can't find a movie or TV show? >> JFIF d d C Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. I am the rookie. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' "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. 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. According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. 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. 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. 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've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold 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. Can we take a minute and enjoy that big al was on gold rush! Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 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. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being Who wouldn't? Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. At least 10 years. You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. 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