Karl comes up with a clever way to motivate his crew. It would be great if some of that made the show, Foy said. In a dangerous attempt to replenish fuel, Ken risks everything to keep his sluice plant running before it and his pay dirt are covered in snow. heads south to visit his family; Ed and Riley go hunting, but head back to their claim when their sluice plant's bearings act up. Al faces breakdowns that threaten his profit; desperate, P.J. The Beast, Ken Foy must contend with a bigger challenge - a visit from his wife. The crew lets off some steam on a moose hunt. 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. Extremely surprised. Ken and Guillaume find traces of gold. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. A lot of people wanting to join the crew. These include open-pit and underground mining, hydraulic mining, panning, sluicing and dry washing. The series followed four or five placer mining crews as they searched for gold over the four-month Yukon mining season. . Not surprisingly, Yukon Gold has also generated renewed interest in the prospect of heading up north to find your fortune. Taking a job elsewhere with a steady paycheque would have been the safer option, but Guillaume's dreaming of a big score, a windfall that would set him and his family up for life. Big Al tests new strategies and new equipment on a fresh, Mining season in the North is in full swing, but for Ken and Guillaume equipment problems mean they are only sluicing half of what they should be. Crown prosecutors and Foy made a joint submission to Judge Peter Chisholm, asking for a $145,000 fine. Chris risks his season on a new cut; Andy tries to manage the mine alone while P.J. Ken and Guillaume face a dangerous situation. Gold miner Ken Foy faces a series of environmental charges, accused of failing to clean up at his placer mine near Dawson City. Yukon Gold Status: Ended. And Karl's night crew is starting to slow him down. Some guys (on other shows) complain they lose production due to filming. One good strike makes a man rich - one bad season takes him down for good. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Foy, a Port Moody B.C. [Laughs] I shouldn't say she's not on-board. The Saskatchewan-born, Vancouver-based Foy, 40 is one of five men featured on the series about miners working gold claims in the Yukon and northern British Columbia. and Andy face floods and breakdowns. If the film crew misses a shot, they miss it for good. Watch. Yukon Gold follows four gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. She believed a $3,500 penalty was "appropriate" and explained it would be paid in the form of a contribution to Wildwise Yukon. Foy is no longer listed as a cast member on Yukon Gold's website, but in the past, CBC News reported that the site noted Foy's successive seasons working the "cursed Moose Creek" has "taken a financial and emotional beating" and "left him with nothing.". This season introduces a new miner, too -- Cam Johnson, who can only access his remote mine by boat or plane. Cam Johnson. Taking a job elsewhere with a steady paycheque would have been the safer option, but Guillaumes dreaming of a big score, a windfall that would set him and his family up for life. Allen Harold McGregor December 26, 1956 ~ November 23, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Allen McGregor announce his passing after a lengthy illness. A former star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold program has pled guilty to four environmental violations. Yukon Gold (2013- ) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Series Directed by Series Writing Credits Series Cast Series Produced by Series Music by Series Cinematography by Series Film Editing by Series Production Management Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director Series Sound Department Cam gives Donovan Cut one final try to save his season. Yukon Gold delves into the lives of four gold mining crews around Dawson City, Yukon - "Big" Al McGregor, Bernie Kreft, best friends Ken Foy and Guillaume Brodeur, and Karl Knutson. His fellow gold diggers were particularly incensed that Foy allowed a couple of accidents to appear in the first season, including a rolled bulldozer and a dropped conveyor. The stakes will continue to rise in Season 3, which . With the price of gold hovering at record-breaking levels, a modern day gold rush is underway. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. You don't really know what to expect, especially at the start when they approached us about doing it. See more ideas about gold quotes, yukon gold, yukon. Nika and Chris face an excavator repair they can't afford; Guillaume has trouble while Ken is away; Karl asks his family for help; Bernie gets a surprise. Four other related charges will be spoken to at Foy's sentencing on Oct. 5. It has lost my interest. And the price of gold was down this summer -- we had a huge hit just from the price of gold. The crews battle mechanical breakdowns, the elements and 18-hour days under the midnight sun -- all because of gold fever . Ken Foy, one-time star of the History Channel's Yukon Gold, is on the hook for $145,000 in fines after leaving his placer claim near Dawson City littered with waste and environmental damage. If you have questions or concerns, With the weight of a full-scale mining operation off his shoulders, Ken is more easy-going, although more determined than ever to strike it rich in the Yukon.Subscribe for more from HISTORY: https://www.youtube.com/user/HistoryTVCanadaFind out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: www.history.ca/yukongoldCheck out exclusive HISTORY content:Website: http://www.history.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HistoryCanadaTwitter: https://twitter.com/HistoryTVCanadaHISTORY features the thrilling lives of different maverick individuals who are real, gutsy and wise they do things their own way and forge their own paths in life. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. I love the thrill of it, and I love the chase, Foy said. A die-hard Edmonton Oilers fan, Ken has shown he has the fortitude to weather the storm during a losing streak, but this season hes shifted his focus and changed the game. [7], In the fifth season, the operations of Karl Knutson, Bernie Kreft, and Ken Foy & Guillaume Brodeur left the show, while the crews of "Big Al" McGregor and Nika Guilbault & Chris St. Jean returned. ", He also pleaded guilty to one violation of the Environment Act for "did unlawfully dispose of solid waste other than at a waste disposal facility or in a container placed for the purposes of collecting solid wastes.". However, theres no question the show has painted a massive target on our chests.. This year we had an even shorter season. Desperate, Big Al pushes Hiro to his limit; Chris looks to salvage his season; P.J. Absolutely. Bernie has to deal with mistakes made by his junior crew. Theres not much easy gold left out there.. What you see is what you get. But it's not a 9 to 5 job. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. Yukon Gold (2013) - TV Show. Guillaume Brodeur. There is no time for nothing else. Now in a wheelchair, Big Al returns to gold mining; Bernie clashes with his son; Karl finds gold right away; Chris reunites with Nika and their kids. Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that on! That it's harder than they think. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Yukon Gold Season 2 featured the return of miners Ken Foy and Guillaume Brodeur on Moose Creek, Karl Knutson and his dad Marty on Sulphur Creek, Big Al McGregor on Indian River, and introduced us to farmer turned miner Cam Johnson, and his family, working two claims at 10 Mile Creek. See Full Cast & Crew. Karl. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Another is a new rod mill system developed by Randy Clarkson of the Klondike Placer Miners Association. Since the show premiered, have more people been hitting you up trying to join your crew? Court documents say Foy "failed to leave areas disturbed by mining in a condition conducive to successful revegetation," and is guilty of "failing to re-slope, contour or otherwise stabilize all areas disturbed during the mining operation" and of "failing to remove everything from the site at final decommissioning. I am behind on episodes but it was a brief appearance by Big Al and something about getting a piece of equipment repaired. and Andy. Ken loses a machine when he can't afford to pay his debts and his crew. Foy was resistant about participating in the show at first, but at the repeated urging of fellow miners and Vancouver-based Paperny Entertainment, which produces the series, he finally agreed. T Show more Yukon. She doesn't want to be involved in a big way, but she doesn't mind being involved in it on a smaller scale. Yukon Gold was a Canadian reality television series produced by Paperny Entertainment that aired on History Television. Big Al's health declines; Chris St. Jean deals with a rookie mine hand; P.J. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It's not an easy occupation. But nothing is ever acted. This means one ounce of gold on-site typically translates into 0.8 ounces of gold once refined to 99.9 per cent purity. Gold minerKen Foy faces a series of environmental charges, accused of failing to clean up at his placer mine near Dawson City. While one crew hits it big on the premiere, the others . Please watch past episodes on @HistoryTVCanada t.co/wKziwSLwMo", "TV Wednesday: Yukon Gold pans for ratings gold", "Yukon Gold returns to History for another season of big drama and big paydays", "Family and fortune are on the line in third season of Yukon Gold", "Docu-series gives glimpse into world of placer-mining pioneers", "Yukon Gold returns this February with more grit, gambles, and glory", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yukon_Gold_(TV_series)&oldid=1146001249, History (Canadian TV network) original programming, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, It is week three for mining crew Ken and Guillaume and non-stop rain jeopardizes their cut. One good strike makes a man rich - one bad season takes him down Yukon Gold follows four gold mining crews who have only four short months in Canada's wild Yukon to earn one BIG payday. Last year, it quickly scored a large, loyal audience and became History's number-one Canadian docu-series. Despite scientific and technological advances, the miners life hasnt changed much in 100 yearsits the same risky work with the hopes of a big pay-off. Runtime. Yukon Gold - Full Cast & Crew 2013 -2018 5 Seasons History Reality TV14 Watchlist Where to Watch Miners search for gold in northern Canada. Karl's father Marty, a highly respected self-made miner, builds a new one from scratch. Karl hopes to make a profit at Last Chance. Big Al's plans are thwarted by no-show staff; P.J. 20178 episodes 7+ Subtitle Badge Icon Subtitle Badge Icon Unscripted This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Add Add Watchlist Share Share Share EpisodesDetails Foy's legal troubles resulted from his placer operation on Moose Creek west of Dawson City from 2012-14. However, he had a few conditions that had to be met first. Foy offered an emotional apology in court on Thursday, saying he was sorry to his family, friends, and the community of Dawson City. For as much mining as he does he made a decent haul in season one. Yukon Gold : L'or tout prix - Saison 5 pisode 7. Ironically, Foy's determination to depict gold mining as it really is has generated criticisms from some of the very people who urged him to participate in the show. Theres no way I was going to let that happen. Court documents say Foy "failed to leave areas disturbed by mining in a condition conducive to successful revegetation," and is guilty of "failing to re-slope, contour or otherwise stabilize all areas disturbed during the mining operation," and of "failing to remove everything from the site at final decommissioning.". How does what we see on the show compare to what you're actually doing? The average salary range for a Miner is between $41,555 and $68,062. Have you ever been surprised by the types of people who recognize you from the show? For Foy, that decision took place in the summer of 1991. Adam Blasberg/Yukon Gold, Paperny Entertainment photo. Yukon Gold Season 5 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Four families of gold-mining professionals fight the odds to strike it rich in northern Canada. We were like, "Man, who would want to watch what we do?" Yukon Men is the reality TV series produced by the Paper Route Productions, which premiered on 24 August 2012, and ran for five seasons before its cancelation. With the price of gold hovering at record-breaking levels, a modern day gold rush is underway. Ken's bid to pull 100 ounces out of hot ground goes sideways when the mine runs out of fuel, forcing him to shut down sluicing and fight his way up Moose Creek's treacherous road in a desperate bid to get to a fuel station at the top. 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