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David Willberg

David Willberg

David Willberg is the editor of the Estevan Mercury. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the newspaper industry in southeast Saskatchewan.
David graduated from Trinity Western University in April 2000 with a bachelor of arts in communications, and moved to Estevan in September 2000 to work for Southeast Lifestyles newspaper, where he was the lone full-time reporter for most of his tenure. In 2008, he became the editor for Lifestyles.
He joined the Estevan Mercury in 2015, after the newsrooms for Lifestyles and the Mercury were merged. He served as the editor for Lifestyles and a reporter for the Mercury.
In 2017, he became the editor for the Mercury.
Along with his work at the Mercury and Lifestyles, David also wrote sports for Weyburn This Week from 2008-2010, and he is currently the editor for the Carlyle Observer.

Recent Work by David

Assaults, thefts continue to be on the rise in Estevan

Assaults, thefts continue to be on the rise in Estevan

In the first four months of the year, there have been 144 crimes against property, including 75 thefts under $5,000.
Saskota senior baseball season set to start May 21

Saskota senior baseball season set to start May 21

The league boasts 11 teams from throughout southeast Saskatchewan.
Photos: Estevan Motor Speedway had great night on and away from track

Photos: Estevan Motor Speedway had great night on and away from track

Eighty-five cars competed in the program, and fundraisers for a local racing family were held.
Estevan city council approves leave-of-absence policy

Estevan city council approves leave-of-absence policy

Council also gave first reading to four bylaws related to property taxes for this year.
Estevan man appears in court on sexual assault charge

Estevan man appears in court on sexual assault charge

Mehdi Horri made his first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on May 13.
Former Estevan resident evacuated from Fort McMurray for second time in eight years

Former Estevan resident evacuated from Fort McMurray for second time in eight years

Nolan Haukeness said they were able to better prepare to leave their home this time around.
Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Kate Nielsen

Estevan Mercury Nelson Motors 4-H Member of the Month: Kate Nielsen

The 4-H livestock judging program has been a real highlight for Nielsen.
Opinion: Petition calling for referendum had to be flawless

Opinion: Petition calling for referendum had to be flawless

The cloud of uncertainty that was hanging over the downtown revitalization project in Estevan appears to have been lifted. There won't be a referendum taking place on the project.
Provincial police chiefs convention had lots of information

Provincial police chiefs convention had lots of information

Law enforcement officials from across the province gathered in Saskatoon on May 9 and 10.
Estevan city council receives update on downtown revitalization project

Estevan city council receives update on downtown revitalization project

Michael Walker with Associated Engineering discussed the latest on the project.
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