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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

Photos: Top Sask musical talents flocked to southeast festival

Photos: Top Sask musical talents flocked to southeast festival

The Coal Creek Festival featured nine Saskatchewan musical acts in a scenic setting.
Pratt memorial golf tournament supports Estevan-area residents

Pratt memorial golf tournament supports Estevan-area residents

A total of 112 golfers participated in this year's Dustin Pratt Memorial Redneck Golf Tournament.
From hate to hope: Yorkton family transforms vandalism into pride and unity

From hate to hope: Yorkton family transforms vandalism into pride and unity

Homophobic slurs were spraypainted on the home of a family with 2SLGBTQ+ children. The family found a unique way to respond.
Melville applies for PDAP support due to flooding

Melville applies for PDAP support due to flooding

Some areas of the city received up to four inches of rain on Aug. 7.
Yorkton Terriers taking steps to address deficit reported at AGM

Yorkton Terriers taking steps to address deficit reported at AGM

The Terriers also elected its new executive and reflected on the past season during the meeting.
Harvest off to a ‘good start’ for southeast producer

Harvest off to a ‘good start’ for southeast producer

“The crops that were seeded a little bit later this year seem to be the rock stars so far," says Jason LeBlanc, who farms in southeast Sask.
Artisans showcase their talent at EAGM sale

Artisans showcase their talent at EAGM sale

Nine vendors had their products for sale at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum.
Five Estevan, Lampman drivers crowned track champs at Speedway

Five Estevan, Lampman drivers crowned track champs at Speedway

Two Estevan drivers and three from Lampman are 2025 track champions at Estevan Motor Speedway after a season-ending race night Aug. 22.
Segment of highway southeast of Regina is closed

Segment of highway southeast of Regina is closed

Culvert replacement is taking place on Highway 33 near Tyvan.
Award-winning Sask crime journalist releases book on Milgaard case

Award-winning Sask crime journalist releases book on Milgaard case

Lisa Joy was inspired to write The Story David Milgaard Wanted Told: The Unfinished Fight after she was invited to a webinar hosted by Milgaard in 2021.
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