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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

Estevan Bruins have parted ways with head coach-GM Tatarnic

Estevan Bruins have parted ways with head coach-GM Tatarnic

Tatarnic guided the Bruins to the SJHL championship in 2022.
Estevan Bruins drop two of three games

Estevan Bruins drop two of three games

Estevan split home games with La Ronge, lost in Melville.
Tight races remain in Big Six with one weekend remaining

Tight races remain in Big Six with one weekend remaining

Redvers Rockets have a one-point lead on the Moosomin Rangers for first overall.
Man charged with manslaughter in White Bear gets bail

Man charged with manslaughter in White Bear gets bail

Dwayne Maxie will be back in court on Feb. 12.
Bears' top line combines for 16 points in drubbing of Hounds

Bears' top line combines for 16 points in drubbing of Hounds

Estevan outshot Notre Dame 73-33 on the night. Thirty of the Bears' shots on goals were registered in the third period.
SaskPower looking to extend life of five coal-fired generating units

SaskPower looking to extend life of five coal-fired generating units

Refurbishment being considered for Units 4, 5 and 6 at Boundary Dam, and for two units at Poplar River.
Update: Blowing snow caused problems on southeast highways

Update: Blowing snow caused problems on southeast highways

Travel not recommended south of Carlyle.
Column: Take advantage of chance to share thoughts on Estevan's budget

Column: Take advantage of chance to share thoughts on Estevan's budget

Estevan city council wants your thoughts on the budget. Why not give it to them? Just do it the right way.
Estevan Police Service call volumes dropped by 6.6% in 2024

Estevan Police Service call volumes dropped by 6.6% in 2024

The EPS received 7,423 call last year, compared to 7,946 in 2023.
EPS member facing additional charge, relieved of duties

EPS member facing additional charge, relieved of duties

The officer is scheduled to make his first appearance in Estevan Provincial Court on Jan. 20.
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