Royal LePage South Country Realtors and staff present a cheque to YWCA Haven House Board president Monica Cove, front right. In the front row, from left: Brent Oleksy and Teresa Lawrence.

The Royal LePage South Country Annual Royal Gala in Lethbridge, Alta. featured more than 400 items that were donated by community members and local businesses for a silent and live auction to benefit YWCA Harbour House.  Committee members Teresa Lawrence (chair), Brent Oleksy (broker/owner), Manson Kelly and Kevin Gregus report that $48,813 was raised in support of their local shelter for abused women and children, bringing the 15-year total raised at this event to more than $500,000.