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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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ¶ÌÊÓÆµeast 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

Badminton provincials brought top young athletes to Estevan

Badminton provincials brought top young athletes to Estevan

Three students from ECS competed at the event.
Coal Country Run/Walk a hit with adults and children

Coal Country Run/Walk a hit with adults and children

Men and women were entered in five and 10-kilometre divisions.
Estevan water polo athlete selected to play for Team Canada

Estevan water polo athlete selected to play for Team Canada

Jennika Linthicum will play for Canada at a couple of upcoming international events.
Sentencing decision delayed to August in animal cruelty case

Sentencing decision delayed to August in animal cruelty case

The Crown and defence made their arguments during a two-hour contested sentencing hearing in Estevan on May 5.
Photos: Former Estevan mayor honoured with park recognition

Photos: Former Estevan mayor honoured with park recognition

Churchill Park in Estevan was renamed to honour Roy Ludwig’s 30 years of service on city council, including 12 years as mayor.
Quebec man fined for unlawful hunting in the southeast

Quebec man fined for unlawful hunting in the southeast

A Quebec man pleaded guilty to illegal hunting charges on May 5, fined $3,000, and banned from hunting for a year.
Decorated WWII veteran dies at age 99 on the way to the Netherlands

Decorated WWII veteran dies at age 99 on the way to the Netherlands

Spenst was presented with a rank of knight with the National Order of the Legion of Honour in France – the highest French order of merit.
Citizens on Patrol has positive results for SE community

Citizens on Patrol has positive results for SE community

Alida's chapter of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ¶ÌÊÓÆµeast Citizens on Patrol launched in October 2024, and criminal activity has gone down.
Three Stanley Cup champions entertain at Estevan Bruins' dinner

Three Stanley Cup champions entertain at Estevan Bruins' dinner

Joey Kocur, Brian Skrudland and Andre Roy spoke at the top fundraiser of the year for the Estevan Bruins.
Souris Valley Theatre excited to bring shows and more to Estevan

Souris Valley Theatre excited to bring shows and more to Estevan

Two main-stage shows, two concerts and theatre camps will be part of the theatre's offerings this summer.
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