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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

Guilty plea entered in southeast animal cruelty case

Guilty plea entered in southeast animal cruelty case

Barry Dell pleaded guilty to one count of causing animals or birds unnecessary suffering.
Allscott's Tots wins Estevan oilfield curling bonspiel

Allscott's Tots wins Estevan oilfield curling bonspiel

Allscott's Tots defeated Midwest Surveys in the final.
Southeast artists express thoughts on racism in new exhibit

Southeast artists express thoughts on racism in new exhibit

Reception was held at the EAGM on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Regina Vics' near-perfect season ends in loss to Estevan

Regina Vics' near-perfect season ends in loss to Estevan

Estevan advances to the league/provincial final for the second time in three years.
Estevan U18 AA Bruins advance to league/provincial final

Estevan U18 AA Bruins advance to league/provincial final

Estevan advances to the league/provincial final for the second time in three years.
Estevan officer, charged with assault, has case back in court

Estevan officer, charged with assault, has case back in court

Const. Vaughn Golden's matters were adjourned to April 14.
Estevan-Big Muddy MLA Carr pleased with budget's contents

Estevan-Big Muddy MLA Carr pleased with budget's contents

Carr believes the budget aligns with the priorities of Saskatchewan people.
Photos: Estevan OTS Curling Bonspiel is underway

Photos: Estevan OTS Curling Bonspiel is underway

Nineteen teams are entered this year.
Estevan's new nursing home committee pleased with additional funding

Estevan's new nursing home committee pleased with additional funding

Provincial budget includes $2.5 million for long-awaited project.
Redvers Rockets win Big Six championship

Redvers Rockets win Big Six championship

Redvers went 9-0 in this year's Big Six Hockey League playoffs.
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