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. 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. You cant afford new stuff. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. 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;. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. Ive been directed to tell you that youll have to watch the show. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Plea. He was introduced as Parker Schnabels foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. 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 ran his first piece of heavy machinery, pushing snow in a D6 dozer, at age 6. "I think we lost about $275,000 that first year," admitted McGregor. Ken and Bernie are examples of how not to be a gold miner. 2 0 obj Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. Bernie Kreft. . With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Genebelieves that leaders should never ask their crew to do anything they would not do themselves. "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. 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. 47 Episodes 2021. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. Theres no telling what challenges the crews may face each day. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). 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. >> Throwback with big al!!! Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. Big resemblance. endobj %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz Definitely better than "Gold Rush." 1 0 obj Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. 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". This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The other five charges against Dodge and his company were dropped. Former 'Yukon Gold' star pleads guilty to abandoning garbage at mine site Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to. 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. 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. It's not Gold Rush Alaska; but it doesn't suck either. Definitely better than "Gold Rush.". Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . /Width 625 As I'm watching the show right now guess what they just broke down! And it seems McGregor has turned things around. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. endobj This is my dream. He started mining in the late 1960s with his father and brother and has been mining ever since. Great Show and well made. One of the better shows on the history channel. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Most of that ground is frozen solid. I think you should make up with Parker and go help him this season. Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. Self: Yukon Gold. 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. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. He is trying very hard to be a better person and treat his help with a mature approach most of the time. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Who became rich in Dawson City? { /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB 5:06. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. 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. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. In our region we have to watch it five or six times on Sunday in a row of them breaking down. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. 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. [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. However, with his bold decisions and impressive results, Schnabel is just as profound a miner as Beets. 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. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. After meeting miners in the area, he realized he also wanted to try looking for nuggets of the precious metal. From Diane , Is Gene related to top alcohol funny car race Chucky Cheeseman. resident Ken Foy was not in territorial court Tuesday afternoon, so his lawyer. He appeared in several episodes, but the main focus of the show at this time was on his grandfather, John. [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] << 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. (That's compared to about $1,600 an ounce these days.). /SM 0.02 He was introduced as Parker Schnabel's foreman in Gold Rush Alaska in the fourth season. endobj The 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. After working for years, he fell out with Parker and left the crew. Were actually really hoping to turn that around next year. But as you know, all manipulations backfire eventually. 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. Gene Cheeseman left due to disregard of his young boss, Parker. You are such a great mechanic. 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. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* Hes a real badass. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. 7 0 obj Click here to login or here to sign up. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. Enable push notifications on your device. 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. How long do you think youre going to be gold mining? 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. << It has lost my interest. He really needs a good mechanic. 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. Because why, they're broke down! Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. So they had to phone the cops and get him removed. closed in 2021. ", 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. 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. << I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! Im also from the prairies! and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. Kirkpatrick told the court that she and Dodge had reached a mutual resolution. "I've got a mild case of it. "It was pretty disheartening but you keep at 'er and you turn it around.". Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. 1 2 . /Height 155 Karl Knutson. I am the rookie. /Length 8 0 R Gene appeared in few episodes of Gold Rush with Tony Beets and his crew in 2017. Your email address will not be published. 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. Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. /Pages 3 0 R Thats the way I am. /Type /Catalog Im from Saskatchewan. I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. Who wouldn't? 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. 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. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. 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. 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. 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. 47 Episodes 2021. B.C. The first episode is pretty much you dealing with your equipment breaking down. You feel rewarded. I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. %PDF-1.4 Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? 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. Is it anything to do with death? YOU ARE GREAT! Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Great Show and well made. 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. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter for new stories, tips & events. Certain site features have been disabled. 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. 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. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. Probably never. Thats the bane of everybody up there. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. He attended Mount Allison University, and after his marriage to Violet (Breen) in 1964, settled in Halifax, Montreal, England and then Toronto. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. Time and again on Gold Rush, Beets has proven to his fellow miners that he is still a force to be reckoned with. "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. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. It was good to see Al. ET on The History Channel. Gene you are truly an amazing man. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. Al McGregor. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. One of the better shows on the history channel. /AIS false Today, some 200 small gold mines still operate in the region. During a stop in Toronto earlier this week, he showed off a glass vial filled with about seven ounces of gold nuggets he said were worth a total of $10,000 (that was the only gold he had on him, though surprisingly, he doesn't wear any gold jewelry). Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. Why did you leave and why did you go into gold mining? What do you think of that? The officer asked if any had been killed, and Dodge again said no. I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. Dodge's company pleaded guilty to one count of killing a bear and failing to report it. /Producer ( Q t 5 . Gold mining is a tough slog, said McGregor, but he's up for the challenge especially when he thinks of the future value of his finds. It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". Their first task? Say her name! 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. You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. Required fields are marked *. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. Have you done anything fun in Toronto, or just interviews? Hes walking with the aid of canes and soldiering on in Colleens memory. 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. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. One of the better shows on the history channel. On the show, you swear a lot. Gene Cheeseman youngest son Cole Cheeseman childhood pic. Disable anytime. We scraped together some money and away we went," says (Big) Al McGregor, a 56-year-old Albertan featured on the show. I dont know. [Laughs]. 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. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. "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. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. 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. Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. /Subtype /Image Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being Yukon reality stars are no strangers to the courts. "Just take a look around the world. Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. Since the start of the series in 2010, Gold Rush has followed the turmoil and triumphs of several experienced and esteemed miners. He was the owner of Big Nugget . Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. << He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. 5 talking about this. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. 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. His real name is Albert Dahl and he was one of the first pioneers in the Yukon placer gold mining industry. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. No matter, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. stream We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. Its Murphys Law. The last reminder was in March 2016. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. 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.". /CA 1.0 /Title () Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. 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. You know, this equipment gets used hard. Youre the rookie on the show. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). 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. Too bad they didn't take some more time to really explore all there is to tell. 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. Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. Celebrity gold miner pays $3,500 penalty for killing black bear | CBC News Loaded. Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 5) The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. "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. 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. It would be probably be a lot higher right now if it wasn't. 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. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. /Type /XObject How do you deal with being away from your family? "Personally, I believe the gold market's manipulated. 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. However, he was absent for the most of the seventh season. Your email address will not be published. JFIF d d C "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". Later he joined Tony Beets mining crew inEureka Creek Claim, Alaska. An other spin-off from the Gold Rush series on TV lately. Obviously it is not real, just actors. "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. 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. 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. 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. Transporting their $250,000 sluice plant through the mountains to their claim on Rabbit Creek. He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' Alan Snr died when he was inhaled toxic fumes while working on a sewer in Portmarnock. 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. Hard those types these days. How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. Without any sensation in his hands and feet, he ended up going from a hospital to a wheelchair. 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. So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. They havent said anything. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. Ive been in the oil patch most of my life. /Type /ExtGState 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. The judge wished him a good mining season, free from any additional conflict with bears. Surprise him. Trending. 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