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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

Nearly 170 items in Estevan Kinettes' online TeleMiracle auction

Nearly 170 items in Estevan Kinettes' online TeleMiracle auction

Proceeds will be directed to TeleMiracle 49 on March 1 and 2.
Estevan hosts female and male U18 AAA games on a snowy night

Estevan hosts female and male U18 AAA games on a snowy night

People braved the miserable conditions to attend the games.
St. Joseph's Hospital moves closer to restoring obstetric services

St. Joseph's Hospital moves closer to restoring obstetric services

Physicians need to be in place before obstetrics unit can reopen.
Man charged with manslaughter at White Bear was back in court

Man charged with manslaughter at White Bear was back in court

Dwayne Maxie will be back in court on Feb. 26.
Update: Highway conditions improve in the southeast

Update: Highway conditions improve in the southeast

A couple highways in the southeast are closed.
Southeast woman sentenced in Estevan court on several charges

Southeast woman sentenced in Estevan court on several charges

Chassity Lynn Somerville was sentenced to two years less a day in prison after she pleaded guilty to several charges.
Carlyle Cougars blank Midale to advance to Big Six semifinals

Carlyle Cougars blank Midale to advance to Big Six semifinals

Carlyle scored four times in the first six minutes of the opening frame for a convincing victory.
Two people charged in drug bust were back in Estevan court

Two people charged in drug bust were back in Estevan court

Duo's next court appearance will be Feb. 10.
Five teams in the Big Six are entered in provincials

Five teams in the Big Six are entered in provincials

The Carnduff Red Devils have already had their opening game.
Bruins play three times in three nights in hectic weekend

Bruins play three times in three nights in hectic weekend

Estevan picked up three of a possible six points on the weekend.
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