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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

Southeast author resumes book series after six-year break

Southeast author resumes book series after six-year break

Rhonda Leanne Stock celebrated the release of Riot and Retribution with a reading at the Estevan Public Library.
New owner of Henders Drugs excited to lead long-time business

New owner of Henders Drugs excited to lead long-time business

Kristen Cote purchased the business May 1 from Larry Preddy and Allen Miller, who owned the company since 1985.
Prelim hearing tentatively set for Oxbow homicide co-accused

Prelim hearing tentatively set for Oxbow homicide co-accused

Tyler Neil Shaw among those whose matters were heard in court on July 7. Mason Wayne Strutt and Vaughn Golden also had cases discussed.
Photos: Bushels for the Bruins fundraiser supports hockey club

Photos: Bushels for the Bruins fundraiser supports hockey club

The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins have rented a quarter section of land northeast of Bienfait.
Estevan home brewers' first beer release is now available

Estevan home brewers' first beer release is now available

Rye'd or Die Lager is crafted by Feelin' It Brewing, and is available on tap at locations in Estevan and elsewhere.
Carnduff man to stand trial on multiple offences

Carnduff man to stand trial on multiple offences

Zachary Christopher Hillis will go to trial on March 5, 2026.
Highway 35 in Weyburn area closed for resurfacing

Highway 35 in Weyburn area closed for resurfacing

Highway is expected to remain closed until the end of September.
Preliminary hearing scheduled for co-accused in White Bear homicide

Preliminary hearing scheduled for co-accused in White Bear homicide

The hearing will happen Oct. 20-24 in Estevan Provincial Court.
Estevan man facing 10 charges, remains in custody

Estevan man facing 10 charges, remains in custody

One charge for drug possession has been stayed.
Four more firefighters from southeast fighting Beauval-area fires

Four more firefighters from southeast fighting Beauval-area fires

Three firefighters from the Oxbow area and one from Carnduff are working to protect northern communities.
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