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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

Petition to force referendum in Estevan being verified

Petition to force referendum in Estevan being verified

City clerk Judy Pilloud outlined some of the next steps now that the petition has been filed.
Estevan city council approves sidewalk for Perkins Steet

Estevan city council approves sidewalk for Perkins Steet

The discussions about Perkins Street began last fall after council received a request for a sidewalk to be built on the busy road.
Photos: Rotary Club of Estevan centennial celebration

Photos: Rotary Club of Estevan centennial celebration

A large crowd gathered at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course's clubhouse for the event.
Estevan Bears host spring camp, announce player commitments

Estevan Bears host spring camp, announce player commitments

One hundred players attended this year's Bears' camp.
Estevan mayor enjoyed his final SUMA convention

Estevan mayor enjoyed his final SUMA convention

Most members of Estevan city council were at this year's convention.
Rotary has a rich history in Estevan

Rotary has a rich history in Estevan

Rotary has supported many different causes locally and around the world, thanks to the efforts of members and support from the community.
Outram-Madigan 4-H club organizing fundraising dinner

Outram-Madigan 4-H club organizing fundraising dinner

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive lineman Belton Johnson will be the guest speaker.
Rotary celebrating 100 years of serving Estevan

Rotary celebrating 100 years of serving Estevan

Speeches and entertainment are part of the agenda for an event on April 19.
Council reminds public to keep ATVs off Estevan's pathways

Council reminds public to keep ATVs off Estevan's pathways

Council also awarded tenders and discussed Affinity Place at the meeting.
Hockey legend Chelios fondly remembers playing in Sask.

Hockey legend Chelios fondly remembers playing in Sask.

Chris Chelios and Mike Commodore were the guest speakers at this year's Estevan Bruins' Sportsman's Dinner.
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