Big Al McGregor, a larger-than-life figure with a hearty laugh reminiscent of the vast expanse of the Yukon, seemed invincible to all who knew him. However, a devastating double blow struck him last season, as a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, a rare and aggressive blood cancer, and the untimely passing of his loving wife Colleen, within a mere few months of each other, sent his usually unshakeable spirit crashing to the ground.
As if the initial shock of these life-altering events wasn't enough, Big Al was subsequently robbed of sensation in his hands and feet, leaving him confined to a hospital bed, and later, a wheelchair. Yet, despite being dealt a crippling blow, the indomitable Alberta miner refused to surrender. With an unyielding determination to honor Colleen's memory and their long-held dream of retirement at the mine site on Indian River, Big Al has been fighting tooth and nail to regain control of his life.
With the unwavering support of his dedicated aide Tamsin and a small but loyal crew led by his trusted right-hand man Hiro, Big Al has made the bold decision to return to the Yukon, driven by an unrelenting desire to restore the mine to its former glory and finally strike it rich. As he navigates the challenges of his new reality, Big Al hopes to find a sense of peace, rebuild his strength, and ultimately, hit the mother lode, thereby fulfilling his cherished dream and ensuring a lasting legacy for himself and his beloved wife.
