No, it was a real season of trial and tribulation. A former. 7 0 obj So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? Who is Big Al from Yukon Gold? Then there's the constant fear of fear missing the pay streak, "working a big pit and getting nothing," he added. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Its Murphys Law. Enable push notifications on your device. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." 5) Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. However, the Holland native didnt find his job utter-ly exciting, so he packed his bags (and maybe a few cartons for the road) and took a flight to Canada. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Great Show and well made. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". 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 introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. 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. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. Now you can watch some people actually try it. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. One of the better shows on the history channel. Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB Thanks. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. 5 talking about this. Gene worked with Parker as a foremanfrom 2013 to 2016. It's sad how Bernie craft is so toxic and the way he treats his sons. 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. 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. I think he would be very grateful to you for offering your help. Gotta go for it. /Pages 3 0 R stream Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. 47 Episodes 2021. Thats the way I am. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. You cant afford new stuff. 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. Say her name! According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. Why is there gold in the Yukon? Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. Youre the rookie on the show. "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. 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. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). One of the better shows on the history channel. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. << Over the course of that summer, his employees shot three other bears, none of which were reported. 1 0 obj That, for me, was the tough one. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. 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.". With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Click here to login or here to sign up. Hard those types these days. Meanwhile, young Whitehorse prospectorsEd and Riley are getting into the big game for the first time. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. 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. I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. Karl Knutson. /Width 625 After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. Tell me about your job on the oil fields. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. 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. 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. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? 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;. Somehow I totally missed covering Season 4 of Yukon Gold. 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. Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. Self: Yukon Gold. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* B.C. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. No wonder Tony Beats came calling. But as you know, all manipulations backfire eventually. Your email address will not be published. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ You need to be logged in to continue. What do you think of that? 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. You are such a great mechanic. Just wanted to say hi and that you are missed on Gold Rush. She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. 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. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. 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. /Producer ( Q t 5 . I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. It would be probably be a lot higher right now if it wasn't. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' 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. Surprise him. >> "Just take a look around the world. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. /Type /XObject He was the owner of Big Nugget . Yukon Gold - Big Al Finds An Arrowhead YukonGoldTV 18K views 5 years ago. 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. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz 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. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. This is my dream. Certain site features have been disabled. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. "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. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. 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 . 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. So we'll see. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 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. endobj Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. Trending. Great Show and well made. For that huge of a haul, Beets could have seen up to $4.39 million. I dont know. Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. /Height 155 Dodge said no. w !1AQaq"2B #3Rbr and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold 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 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. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. Hes a real badass. 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. Release Calendar Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. 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. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. << 1 1 . Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . If you notice, a lot of guys are running older equipment. 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 it's in every guy, and most girls, for adventure, and this just fit the bill for me. On the show, you swear a lot. Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. please check our. I guess Id better be careful, huh? The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. 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. Im from Saskatchewan. Big resemblance. 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." Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? 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. Probably never. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. 47 Episodes 2021. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. 3) Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. But dont count him out of the running just yet. Required fields are marked *. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. 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. Gene you are truly an amazing man. They havent said anything. endobj The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. As I'm watching the show right now guess what they just broke down! 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. 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. He had some impressive Gold mining memory with Parker Schnabel who regarded him an MVP employee. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". I am the rookie. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. Who wouldn't? 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. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. 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. Again in 2018, Gene has not appeared in Gold Rush. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. Their first task? resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. 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. Im also from the prairies! 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. /CA 1.0 2 0 obj Learn how your comment data is processed. Part of HuffPost News. Think on it. Gene appeared in few episodes of Gold Rush with Tony Beets and his crew in 2017. So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? << The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. If you have questions or concerns, /SMask /None>> Did the production company have a problem with that? It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. 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. C q" I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. 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 . 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. Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. 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. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. He was always my favorite on the show. 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. The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. Certain things have developed, and if they pan out shell be out there full-time with me. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. 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. 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". endobj Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. Disable anytime. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. >> You are far too valuable to be working for wages. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. Most of that ground is frozen solid. 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. << } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. 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. 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. Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. 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. 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. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. But thats not stopping him. He attended Mount Allison University, and after his marriage to Violet (Breen) in 1964, settled in Halifax, Montreal, England and then Toronto. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. % Al McGregor. It was good to see Al. Even for a short period of time. . He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Throwback with big al!!! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. /BitsPerComponent 8 You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. Today, some 200 small gold mines still operate in the region. Since then, Beets has created a net worth of over $15 million. 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. >> However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. 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. Genebelongs to American nationality and Caucasian ethnicity. /Subtype /Image I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". The result? Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. ET on The History Channel. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. You get back at er. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. You cant help but hope hell get those ounces hes dreaming of. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic YOU ARE GREAT! 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. 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