Estevan Mercury newspaper shuts down after 122 years

In Estevan, the pages of history have turned a poignant corner. After over a century of documenting life in southeast Saskatchewan, the Estevan Mercury has published its final issue. Editor David Willberg shared the bittersweet news online, expressing gratitude to those who’ve supported the paper through its storied run. Founded in 1903, the Mercury outlasted provinces and ownership changes, becoming Estevan’s longest-standing business. While the print edition closes, local stories will continue online at SaskToday.ca, keeping the spirit alive in the digital realm.

In the age of the Internet, nothing has been hit harder than local news, and if you’re wondering where the wealth of Mr. Zuckerberg came from, here’s your source. A similar fate is coming for all local news unless it finds away to compete for people’s attention or people become more intentional about where they give it.

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