An RCMP logo is seen in this file photo.The Canadian Press, file
The driver of a pickup truck was killed early Saturday in a highway crash south of Grande Prairie, RCMP say.
The victim was a 57-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Silverado. In a Saturday news release, RCMP said the Silverado was moving southbound on Highway 40 just after 7 a.m. near the Canfor Haul Road, where a Dodge Dakota travelling northbound crossed the centre line.
The two pickups collided, after which the Silverado went into the west side ditch and struck a Ford F-550 that had pulled over to try to avoid the collision, the release said.
The driver of the Silverado, who was the only occupant, was declared dead at the scene.
The drivers of the other trucks suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.
An RCMP collision analyst was on scene to investigate and that section of highway was closed for several hours. RCMP sent out a second release at 5:15 p.m. to say normal traffic flow had resumed.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-summer-sidewalk-sale-on-mont-royal-avenue.jpg?id=61171058&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=45%2C0%2C45%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>After a soggy and sticky start to summer, August in Montreal may finally bring the kind of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-weather" target="_blank">summer weather</a> many of us have been waiting for. But before you get too excited about endless blue skies and sunny stretches, you might want to brace for a few more storms.</p><p>According to long-range data from the <a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/nova-scotia-pei-new-brunswick-quebec" target="_blank">2024–2025 Farmers' Almanac</a>, August will be warmer than usual in southern Quebec, with average daytime highs around 20 °C, which is about a degree above normal. That said, the month is also expected to bring above-average precipitation — around 120 mm total, or roughly 25 mm more than usual.</p><p>The Almanac uses a centuries-old blend of astronomical and mathematical data to make long-term weather predictions</p><p>Here's how southern Quebec's August forecast is shaping up, according to The Farmers' Almanac</p><h2>The Farmers' Almanac's August forecast</h2><p><strong>August 1st to 3rd</strong></p><ul><li>Good weather.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 4-7<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Thunderstorms, then a return to generally mild weather.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 8-11<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Heavy showers and some isolated violent thunderstorms are possible, then sunny spells.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 12 to 15<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Pleasant weather.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 16-19<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Thunderstorms, then back to good weather.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 20-23<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Clear skies, then unstable weather with showers.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 24-27<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>Generally nice and warm.</li></ul><p><strong><strong>August</strong> 28 to 31<strong></strong></strong></p><ul><li>The heat persists.</li></ul><p>If the forecast holds, Quebecers can expect a warm but occasionally wet end to the season. And after the spring and early summer we've had, that might just be the most on-brand outcome yet.</p><p>So, if you're planning to sneak in some late-summer road trips, beach days, or terrasse hangs, the second week of August looks like your best bet. Still, don't be surprised if things flip quickly — this year's weather has been anything but predictable.</p><p>You can read the Almanac's full summer forecast <a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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