Article content The ranch, which is a joint project between Syncrude and the Fort McKay First Nation, has been in operation as a reclamation project since 1993. Last week Syncrude announced more than 50 calves were born during the spring calving season, with potentially more on the way. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Suncorâs Syncrude acquisition unlikely to impact bison ranch operations Back to video â[The ranch] is still very important in terms of our roots,â said Syncrude spokesperson Will Gibson. âI havenât heard of any plans contemplated in terms of change with the bison herd. I donât think [the change in operation] will have an impact on that.â