Saskatchewan NDP sees best election result in almost 20 years despite loss [Video]

When Saskatchewan plunged into an election, the legislative assembly comprised mainly Saskatchewan Party MLAs but there will be a much higher number of NDP members entering the building when the government begins a new session.

Monday’s election saw the NDP see its biggest gains in the province in more than 15 years.

The counting is still ongoing and the numbers could change, but so far 24 are elected with two leading in their ridings.

“What an incredible journey this has been that we’ve been on together,” NDP Leader Carla Beck said when addressing supporters. “Friends, we came so close. You know, when we started this campaign many people didn’t give us much of a chance, but we believed. And because of the hard work and determination of all of you in this room and right across this province, we gave people a reason to hope again.”

Beck acknowledged the party didn’t win government, but …