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David Willberg

David Willberg

David Willberg is the editor of the Estevan Mercury. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the newspaper industry 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.
Along with his work at the Mercury and Lifestyles, David also wrote sports for Weyburn This Week from 2008-2010, and he is currently the editor for the Carlyle Observer.

Recent Work by David

Bienfait softball star faced the best at international event

Bienfait softball star faced the best at international event

Raivyn Millions was part of the Saskatchewan 222s entry that reached the quarter-finals of the softball Canada Cup.
Estevan police handled nine bicycle thefts in July

Estevan police handled nine bicycle thefts in July

The EPS arrested a person on July 21 in connection with multiple thefts.
Estevan Salvation Army providing more fresh food to clients

Estevan Salvation Army providing more fresh food to clients

The food bank typically assists 280-340 clients per month.
Year-end Saskota tournament bringing great baseball to Carnduff

Year-end Saskota tournament bringing great baseball to Carnduff

The Carlyle Cardinals will be looking to win their fifth straight championship.
Southeast athletes wrap up first half of Sask Summer Games

Southeast athletes wrap up first half of Sask Summer Games

Team South East won five medals in the first three days.
South East athletes wrap up first half of Sask Summer Games

South East athletes wrap up first half of Sask Summer Games

Team South East won five medals in the first three days.
Estevan's crime severity index reaches highest level since 2015

Estevan's crime severity index reaches highest level since 2015

Estevan's figure stood at 115.48 for 2023, just the second time that Estevan has been above 100 since recording a 126.03 in 2015.
Estevan getting ready for three more provincial ball tournaments

Estevan getting ready for three more provincial ball tournaments

Tournaments are expected to bring 21 teams to Estevan from July 26-28.
Opinion: The summer of ball has been great for Estevan

Opinion: The summer of ball has been great for Estevan

When we have great events coming to town, everybody wins.
TS&M Supply renews naming rights for Woodlawn golf course

TS&M Supply renews naming rights for Woodlawn golf course

TS&M's name has been on the golf course since 2012.
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