"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. We see the ever breaking down of big machines and the bush-fixes they come up with. Nice to see him since Yukon gold ended. 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!!! 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. Great Show and well made. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Definitely better than "Gold Rush." He grew up learning hardship from an early year following the path of his grandfather and uncle. /Width 625 << 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. Permafrost, its extra hard and frozen and this equipment takes quite a beating. 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. Dodge said no. Who wouldn't? Who is Big Al from Yukon Gold? 5 talking about this. I guess Id better be careful, huh? Determined to honour Colleens memory and their dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has fought his way back. 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. Yukon Gold follows five gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. "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. 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. 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. How's that been for you? Big Al received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, Al has gone from a hospital bed to a wheelchair. /Type /XObject Get to know Yukon Gold star Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life dream chaser with a genuine love of the north. I can't wait for next week's episode, we seem to be behind here in Canada, so I can look for him. According to the act, each offence carried a fine of up to $100,000, up to two years in jail, or both. 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 . Two months later Dodge shot a black bear, and never reported it. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. Plea. One of the better shows on the history channel. Enable push notifications on your device. Although Beets holds the gold medal for wealthiest miner, that by no means indicates that Schnabel is scraping the barrel for grocery money. Those concerned about his well being, Gene is in good shape as a normal healthy person. "It's easy to shoot, shovel, and shut up.". 7 0 obj The last reminder was in March 2016. Its Murphys Law. 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. And he pulled out two revolvers and says, 'I'll mine anywhere I want.' Login to create it. Can't find a movie or TV show? 47 Episodes 2021. I think he would like my work ethic Love to work!!!! endobj Bernie Kreft. Whether nature-related obstacles, legal restrictions or machine malfunctions, theres a lot that can stand in the way of a big paycheck. _'js;z9iy i\_ Bu KlC7>VW ;_* Surprise him. << In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. You are far too valuable to be working for wages. That, for me, was the tough one. Tony Beets holds the title for the richest miner on Gold Rush. With the exception of those two I think it's a great series. What do you think of that? Parker Schnabel was just a kid when Gold Rush first aired. Al McGregor is one of the stars of Yukon Gold which returns to the History channel this week. /Creator ( w k h t m l t o p d f 0 . Click here to login or here to sign up. Because the men unearth one of the most highly sought-after precious metals on the market, you would think that their lives are luxurious. Interesting hard working people are the subjects and it explains the trials and tribulations of mining gold in the Yukon well. /Title () 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. Learn more about the full cast of Yukon Gold with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide. I am the rookie. Big Al has set himself a lofty goal, aiming to dig up 1,000 ounces (over $1.7 million). 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. He was the heart of everything from moving dirt, fixing things, to even raising the productivity of people around him. Of course, that means the wealthiest of the bunch is also the most skilled. Just a good guess, and I know no more than the next guy. 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. He has returned to the Yukon, driven by a desire to make the mine profitable once again. However, he never gave up his dreams of mining. 5) 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. He is survived by brothers Gary (Isabel), Saskatoon; Ian (Bella), New Glasgow; and Donald (Karen), Shediac, N.B. He also felt it was up to the employees to report their own kills. Probably never. 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. How long do you think youre going to be gold 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. Gene you are truly an amazing man. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. /SA true 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 27-year-old miner is living comfortably with his $10 million net worth. But thats not stopping him. Celebrity gold miner Derek Dodge pleaded guilty to Wildlife Act charges in a Yukon court this week. And that too, if you get a good crew you can be away for a bit. 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. Like we said before, Gene is an impressive worker, and he would blindly make any gold mining team better. 3) you have a great personality, hard working person, and tons of knowledge as mechanic [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] It's actually sad and dangerous, you know, everything for that gold.". Having known the oil patch, I make sure our food is right up, its almost gourmet. 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. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada, which 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. Well, Ive got quite an eclectic bunch there. How old is Big Al on Yukon gold? 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. 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. Great Show and well made. 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. And having a little bit of gold is just gravy. And it always breaks down at the worst possible moment. endobj 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. Gene Cheeseman is an expert contractor best know as the cast of reality TV show Gold Rush. /SMask /None>> Your email address will not be published. 1 0 obj Definitely better than "Gold Rush." 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. Hes a real badass. /Height 155 Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. "Big" Al McGregor is a newcomer to the occupation, but he's not going to let that slow him down. I was fairly hesitant to join the show at first, but I signed on. At least 10 years. Unlike fellow cast member, Parker Schnabel, Beets didnt always have his heart set on the mining industry. Can you give me any insider things on whats going to happen this season on the show? No wonder Tony Beats came calling. I go to school here at Ryerson and I wanted to go to a big city. 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. stream Learn how your comment data is processed. McGregor also plans to buy more land and wants to eventually look for gold in "a secret little creek" he's bought. "They went down to tell him, 'You can't be doing this, eh?' 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. Certain site features have been disabled. 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." When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. After significant time in Gold mining, his recent absence in Gold Rush has fans concerned. /ColorSpace /DeviceRGB However, as history has shown us, mining is a risky business. 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. 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. Im just glad to see Gene Cheeseman back. Everyone dreams about it -- digging for gold and striking it rich. He also lost his beloved wife, and both these events happened within months of each other. Think on 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!? For as much skill as there is involved in gold mining, theres an equal amount of luck and good timing. He predicted gold might hit that value by 2016 or 2017. I've had to keep it pretty clean today so far. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. With a laugh as big as the Yukon, it seemed nothing could bring down Big Al McGregor. ?*s|b? Ut8?^~ks I R 8c>|Ut+0 zA S 99tN?84 vFzQK OxsscNG ~xp8g U,q )`sC . 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. 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. You can catch the "Yukon Gold" Tuesday, March 13 at 10 p.m. Lastly, third place belongs to Hoffman, who holds a still remarkable net worth of $7 million. So tell me, when do you tire of a dream? Jones said he's pleased that Dodge's penalty money is going to WildwiseYukon, since that organization aims to reduce human-bear conflicts. In the first episode, he maintains his optimism and determination even in the face of constant equipment breakdowns. Thats the way I am. 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. The series was acquired in the United States by the National Geographic Channel and aired starting in 2013. C q" Hes straight from Japan and has a little trouble with his English sometimes, and his wife is cooking for us. 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