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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 city council receives annual water reports

Estevan city council receives annual water reports

Council also discussed traffic lights, community events and more during the meeting.
New group meeting to discuss future of Estevan rec facilities

New group meeting to discuss future of Estevan rec facilities

One meeting has already taken place, and another is set for April 16.
Candidate excited to represent new Canadian Future Party

Candidate excited to represent new Canadian Future Party

Lyndon Dayman will represent the party in Souris-Moose Mountain
Carnduff man, facing numerous charges, was back in court

Carnduff man, facing numerous charges, was back in court

Zachary Christopher Hillis was slated to be sentenced on two charges, stemming from an arrest in June 2024.
Work continues, support remains to bring MRI to the southeast

Work continues, support remains to bring MRI to the southeast

Construction is expected to begin soon on building that will house the MRI.
Fresh Air Fitness receives $25,000 for pickleball court

Fresh Air Fitness receives $25,000 for pickleball court

The money came from Kingston Midstream, and Tundra Oil & Gas.
Tender for boilers awarded for Estevan facilities

Tender for boilers awarded for Estevan facilities

Mid-City Plumbing and heating received the boiler contract for city hall and the Estevan Leisure Centre for a total of $492,765 plus tax.
Travis Patron running as an independent in Souris-Moose Mountain

Travis Patron running as an independent in Souris-Moose Mountain

Patron, who was the founder of the now-defunct Canadian Nationalist Party and has been convicted of multiple offences, is running as an independent.
Estevan woman speaks to council about purchasing land near her home

Estevan woman speaks to council about purchasing land near her home

Wanda Michel appeared before council at the April 7 meeting to discuss her family's connection to the property.
Photos: Estevan Mermaids showcase skills at water show

Photos: Estevan Mermaids showcase skills at water show

Solos, duets and group performances were all part of the event.
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