By Jessica Lee Local Journalism Initiative  05/06/2024  Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s an RCMP drone. Stoney Nakoda RCMP is launching a high-flying pilot program in Mînî Thnî June 4-15, using drones to get a bird’s eye view and swiftly respond to calls for service. “Every community is unique in the layout and the calls for service, and Stoney Nakoda being a really large community that’s in the foothills, this project will provide us with a really unique lens on how we can best serve this area,” said Stoney Nakoda RCMP Staff Sgt. Chad Fournier. During the trial period, drones will assist police in responding to crimes in progress, fleeing suspects, suspicious persons, missing persons, EMS and fire calls, and natural disasters. Drones will be deployed

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