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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

First-time author's new book helps others cope with grief

First-time author's new book helps others cope with grief

A Million Time we Cry chronicles the life and experiences of Stacey Grimes Wempe and the challenges she has faced.
First-time author Grimes Wempe's new book helps others with grief

First-time author Grimes Wempe's new book helps others with grief

A Million Time we Cry chronicles the life and experiences of Stacey Grimes Wempe and the challenges she has faced.
Estevan Bruins eager for season to begin

Estevan Bruins eager for season to begin

Bruins also announce a new team name sponsor for the upcoming season.
Opinion: Wanted - A full slate of quality candidates

Opinion: Wanted - A full slate of quality candidates

It would be great to see qualified people step forward to run for urban and rural councils, and for school boards.
Arkansas Republican talks economic development at Estevan conference

Arkansas Republican talks economic development at Estevan conference

Aaron Pilkington reflected on the measures taken in Clarksville, Ark., to enhance the area's economy.
Bienfait arena committee pitches partnership with Estevan

Bienfait arena committee pitches partnership with Estevan

Bienfait committee wants its rink to be the primary third arena for Estevan.
Estevan city council approves plan for evacuating events if necessary

Estevan city council approves plan for evacuating events if necessary

Document outlines steps that should be taken in the event of severe weather or another mishap during a major community event.
Estevan minor football teams play high-scoring, entertaining games

Estevan minor football teams play high-scoring, entertaining games

Viragos female football team sets franchise record for points in a game; Chargers and Oilers kept games close.
Individuals remain in custody after court appearances

Individuals remain in custody after court appearances

A busy week for provincial court in the southeast.
Photos: Estevan conference generated lots of talk on rural economic development, innovation

Photos: Estevan conference generated lots of talk on rural economic development, innovation

Approximately 140 people gathered at the Southeast College's Estevan campus for three days of information.
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