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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

Prairie sanctuary struggles with costs to keep rescues healthy

Prairie sanctuary struggles with costs to keep rescues healthy

Happy Little Hooves Pony and Donkey Sanctuary near Estevan is fundraising through a GoFundMe and book sale to support its 46 animals.
Ranch technology takes balancing rations from hours to minutes

Ranch technology takes balancing rations from hours to minutes

Event will spotlight innovation in the beef industry, where technology has not kept up with the crop production industry.
Photos: Midale celebrates farming history with two days of activities

Photos: Midale celebrates farming history with two days of activities

The annual Pioneer Echoes Weekend was held Aug. 2 and 3, with 700-800 people in attendance.
Photos: Ag history on display at Frobisher Thresherman's Reunion

Photos: Ag history on display at Frobisher Thresherman's Reunion

A parade, antique tractors, children's games and a supper were among the highlights.
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.
Community showed great support for Estevan's 4-H sale

Community showed great support for Estevan's 4-H sale

Thirty-nine steers were sold during the July 3 event at the Estevan Exhibition Association grounds.
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