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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

Man arrested on drug offences at southeast border crossing

Man arrested on drug offences at southeast border crossing

According to the Canada Border Services Agency, 7.42 grams of suspected amphetamine were seized.
Fundraiser for seniors' facility fetches nearly $200,000

Fundraiser for seniors' facility fetches nearly $200,000

Proceeds will be directed to the lodge's kitchen expansion.
Column: New Liberal government will have lots to prove

Column: New Liberal government will have lots to prove

Expect a lot of changes under Mark Carney's leadership, but will it be enough? An opinion piece by David Willberg.
Crews respond to tractor fire near Hirsch

Crews respond to tractor fire near Hirsch

Fire was at a property close to Highway 18.
Golden Garbage Can competition returning to Estevan and Weyburn

Golden Garbage Can competition returning to Estevan and Weyburn

Five judges will tour the two communities on June 9 to evaluate their appearance.
Theatre takes supporters to a murder-mystery in the Wild West

Theatre takes supporters to a murder-mystery in the Wild West

Performance generated lots of laughs among audience members.
Southeast College students tackle real-world tech challenges

Southeast College students tackle real-world tech challenges

The program was promoted at a recent critical minerals conference in Estevan.
Carnduff man makes two court appearances in a week

Carnduff man makes two court appearances in a week

Zachary Christopher Hillis is scheduled to appear in person in Carlyle on May 14.
Estevan minor hockey alumni help Regina win national U18 AAA title

Estevan minor hockey alumni help Regina win national U18 AAA title

Boston Tait and Nathan Gardiner helped the Regina Pat Canadians win their first national title since 1999.
Estevan taxi company owner retiring after 52 years

Estevan taxi company owner retiring after 52 years

Jim Halladay's final day on the job at M&H Taxi will be April 30.
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