. Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. He has worked under two different bosses in Gold Mining. 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, there are more than enough interesting people sluicing. I enjoyed Yukon Gold and had wondered about Big Al because he had so many heath and mobility issues. So we'll see. 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." Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. ET on The History Channel. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . I won't BS anybody I'd love to strike it rich. "Yukon Gold" follows four gold mining crews as they attempt to hit it big in Canada's north. In 2018 alone, Beets managed to unearth a gold supply of over 3,600 ounces. Is it anything to do with death? At least 10 years. "I was tempted because I just needed a change in my life, and this is always a dream," said McGregor, 56. 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 . Can't find a movie or TV show? In fact, years before he was a star on the show, Beets lived in Holland and milked cows for a living. Much much better than Gold Fathers for example. Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Today, some 200 small gold mines still operate in the region. Gene you are truly an amazing man. And while folks like Big Al McGregor and Nika Guilbault and Chris St. Jean are back for this bunch of storylines,Karl Knutson, Bernie Kreft and Ken Foy and Guillaume Brodeur are no longer a part of Yukon Gold. Gene Cheeseman death, What happened to Gold Rush cast? { Again in 2018, Gene has not appeared in Gold Rush. Of course, the next question is, who takes second place for the wealthiest miner, Schnabel or Hoffman? Its a good way to cover up my screw-ups. Im from Saskatchewan. 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. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. His brother Stephen, 34, went down to save him, but he too was overcome and he passed away on Friday. 1 0 obj Yukon Gold airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on History. Because why, they're broke down! /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . 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. Hey, it would make life a little easier, wouldn't it?". Audience Relations, CBC P.O. /Producer ( Q t 5 . 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. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. After working for years, he fell out with Parker and left the crew. 5) It was good to see Al. Movies. "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 Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. It would be a treat to see Gene back in the show, right? But solid gourmet food, not like, sushi. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. I gave it a 6 because it lacks originality and I get the idea that the producers cut some corners. I want to work with Gene Cheeseman. The 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? 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. 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. closed in 2021. But Al's infectious laugh and positive attitude hides his two-year struggle, first with the death of. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. 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. 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. 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). endobj 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. Itll be interesting to see it develop over the shows period. She entered evidence of a cheque written from Dodge's company to the non-profit. I've seen guys, they're actually fully entrenched in gold fever. Gene Cheeseman youngest son Cole Cheeseman childhood pic. Their first task? 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. Yukon Gold - Big Al McGregor 14,775 views Feb 27, 2013 52 Dislike Share Save YukonGoldTV 5.03K subscribers Get to know self-proclaimed redneck Al McGregor in this exclusive clip from. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. 2 0 obj He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. /Type /XObject 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. 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. Even for a short period of time. He joinedTony as skipper in Gold Rush seventh season in 2017. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. /BitsPerComponent 8 Gene worked with Parker as a foremanfrom 2013 to 2016. "Big" Al McGregor - Yukon Gold | CBC.ca Loaded. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. 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. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. 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. Here we see Canadians and it's fun to see the difference with the Americans of the original series. So where is Gene Cheeseman, What happened? [Laughs] Im just starting out and its been a lot of fun. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New . Click here to login or here to sign up. and gold miner, needs a little improvement on your self steam. m> iCWOtEG ZG q/?/~i@*W8j');oh x$v T{8? +$ Four black bears were killed at Derek Dodge's mining camp over the summer of 2016. According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. 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. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which Tell them all to p!ss off unless they offer you a piece of ownership. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' You are far too valuable to be working for wages. Part of HuffPost News. Someone has already noted that this show is about the repair of broken equipment, not the search for gold. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. The last reminder was in March 2016. I guess Id better be careful, huh? "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). YOU ARE GREAT! C q" >> He established as an expert contractor in roads construction and building before venturing into mining. Most of that ground is frozen solid. Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. How's that been for you? Who became rich in Dawson City? He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. % And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. stream /Filter /DCTDecode I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! Once there, he took a job in construction for three years before finally becoming a miner in Dawson City in 1984. Gene Cheeseman hails fromJuneau Alaska born on 23rd October 1968. /SM 0.02 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. 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!? "Big Al" was born in 1948 in Dawson City Yukon Canada. We scraped together some money and away we went," says (Big) Al McGregor, a 56-year-old Albertan featured on the show. Throwback with big al!!! Login to create it. 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. He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. /SA true Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. A former. You know, this equipment gets used hard. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. Al was born on September 1, 1941 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, the son of the late Allan and Sarah (Sadie) MacGregor. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." You need to be logged in to continue. >> The phrase about old dogs and new tricks doesnt apply to Beets and his continued success. 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. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Al may be made to the Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. /CreationDate (D:20220503174032+03'00') 5 0 obj When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The only thing I would complain about is that basically every episode is about fixing the equipment they work on rather than gold mining. 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. On Thursday, he was sentenced in Yukon Territorial Court. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). "Just take a look around the world. Dodge said no. However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. Your email address will not be published. Al McGregor. Gold Rush: Heres the Wealthiest Miner on the Series. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. /Subtype /Image Regards, Rob H. The fact gene saved both Parker and tony yet has an estimated net worth of 250 grand speaks volumes. Ill eventually be getting a little too old and want to do other things in my life, but theres lots of options. Its Murphys Law. For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. Did the production company have a problem with that? After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. Gene: Am glad you are ok, we were wondering about your well being 4 0 obj 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. What do you think of that? 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. My wife, Colleen, wasnt able to come up last year -- just for a short visit. In all the publicity, your crew is described as the wackiest mining crew. As of now, he is 49 years of old. 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. Afterwards, Judge William Digby asked Dodge, who joined by phone from Seattle, if he had anything to add. 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. Your email address will not be published. No, it was a real season of trial and tribulation. 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. 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