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Brad Wall will remain in charge for a few more months but the Saskatchewan Party convention this weekend showed the reverence held for the outgoing premier.

But the convention wasn’t just about Wall: The relentless — and often awkward — world of politics meant the same people bemoaning the premier’s exit were also cheering on their picks to replace him.

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A record-breaking 650 delegates were in attendance, according to party officials.

“This is why I left. I wanted to step away and now that I’ve stepped away, we’re having a record convention,” said Wall, who announced in August he would retire at the end of January in hopes of bringing “renewal” to the party.

Although the news has been known for months, this was the first time Sask. party members congregated en masse since the announcement. It was clear Wall’s exit hit home for many.

Perennially named the country’s most popular premier, this gathering was made up of Wall’s biggest fan club.