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David Willberg

David Willberg

David Willberg is a freelance content creator who has more than 24 years of experience working in the media 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, and remained in the role until January 2025.
Along with his work at the Mercury and Lifestyles, David also wrote sports for Weyburn This Week from 2008-2010, and he was the regional editor of the Carlyle Obsserver from July 2020-January 2025.

Recent Work by David

Rockets take lead in Big Six semifinal with Huskies

Rockets take lead in Big Six semifinal with Huskies

A couple of Big Six teams also had games in provincials.
Bruins' losing skid hits seven games after weekend defeats

Bruins' losing skid hits seven games after weekend defeats

Estevan remains 10th in the SJHL standings; the top eight teams make the playoffs.
EPS had a 24 per cent decrease in call volumes in January

EPS had a 24 per cent decrease in call volumes in January

the EPS had 431 calls for service in January, well below the 567 calls it received for the first month of 2024.
Estevan Humane Society thrilled with support at Whiskers and Wine Gala

Estevan Humane Society thrilled with support at Whiskers and Wine Gala

Proceeds will be directed to the humane society's animal shelter.
Southeast hockey product secures NCAA Division 1 scholarship

Southeast hockey product secures NCAA Division 1 scholarship

Carson Birnie will join Michigan Tech next season after playing three seasons in the Western Hockey League.
Accused in White Bear homicide was back in court

Accused in White Bear homicide was back in court

Jeremy Whitebear's matters were adjourned to Feb. 26.
Estevan and Weyburn each get a win to open McLeod Series

Estevan and Weyburn each get a win to open McLeod Series

Estevan has a 23-point lead over Weyburn in the point-differential tie-breaker after the first two games.
Melly the dog needs your support to remain in America's Favourite Pet contest

Melly the dog needs your support to remain in America's Favourite Pet contest

Melly needs to finish first to advance to the next round.
New outdoor sign for Estevan Leisure Centre likely to be added to budget

New outdoor sign for Estevan Leisure Centre likely to be added to budget

The current sign outside the leisure centre, has encountered issues, including one from the week of Jan. 13--17.
Sgt. Kevin Reed recognized for 30 years with the EPS

Sgt. Kevin Reed recognized for 30 years with the EPS

Reed has seen a lot of changes in his policing career.
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