Louise BigEagle

Louise is a journalist with CBC Saskatchewan since September 2022. She is Nakota/Cree from Ocean Man First Nations. She holds a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Regina.

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Tattoo artist holds free event for Métis frontline workers in Regina

Tattoo artist Nolan Malbeuf, who is Cree-Métis from Beauval, Sask., put together an event to give Métis frontline workers a tattoo that symbolizes their heritage.

Sask. Indigenous leaders want members to vote; others say they shouldn't in colonial systems

First Nations people in Canada weren't allowed to vote in provincial and federal elections until 1960 — a little over 60 years ago. While many now exercise that right, others choose not to take part in what they consider colonial systems.

Sask. mother gives away almost 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies for kids in need

For the 10th year in a row, one Regina resident stepped up to make a difference for kids heading to school. Amanda McCall runs a daycare by day, but is also responsible for helping to give over 1,000 backpacks to children across Regina in need.

Sask. ombudsman looking to investigate conditions at Pine Grove Correctional Centre

Saskatchewan's ombudsman wants to hear from people who have been incarcerated at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre.

Regina's Wascana Pool shut down until further notice, replacement parts on order

Wascana Pool in Regina shut down on Wednesday. The city originally said it would reopen on Thursday, but that didn't happen.

Sask. women's organization gets funding to help women reintegrate after leaving custody

The Saskatchewan government has committed $330,000 over the next two years for the Elizabeth Fry Society to provide reintegration supports for female offenders leaving custody.

20 years after disappearance, search for Tamra Keepness continues

Despite thousands of hours of work by investigators, hundreds of interviews and a $50,000 reward, the five-year-old Regina girl has not been seen since July 5, 2004.

Regina Urgent Care Centre, 1st of its kind in the province, will begin seeing patients on July 2

The Regina Urgent Care Centre, the first of its kind in Saskatchewan, will be opening its doors on July 2.

Pageant queen, makeup artist breaking barriers as Indigenous women in beauty industry

Two young Indigenous women are breaking stereotypes in the beauty industry, and helping First Nations girls and women embrace their looks.

Monthly report shows crime rate is down from April 2023: Regina Police Service

A report tabled by Regina Police Service at its monthly meeting with the Board of Police Commissioners shows crime reports in April 2024 declined by more than eight per cent compared with 2023.