Last night's annual Manitoba Metis Federation Gala at the Canad Inns in Portage La Prairie was a success with over a hundred people in attendance.

Larry McLennanLocal MMF chair Larry McLennan says the evening went really well. He notes the meal was really good and people enjoyed the entertainment. Some of the performers at the gala included the Metis Prairie Steppers, the Brothers of Stone and local legends Johnny Dietrich and Jimmy Sharpe.

All the proceed from the gala go to support the MMF's youth education and sports and elders' programs.