CALGARY, Alta. — The Calgary-based Prairie Mill Bread Company was recently awarded in the foodservice category of the Alberta Food for Health Awards, a Premier’s Award that “recognizes food processors, producers and researchers for their work in creating healthy food for Albertans.”

"We're elated. It's nice to be recognized," John Juurlink, the co-owner of the pioneer-style bread company, was quoted as saying by the Calgary Herald. "Even though we're a small business, it shows we can compete with the big guys."

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Celebrations at the new Mucho Burrito store in Calgary, Alberta are two-fold this week, as it’s the fifth of 15 locations slated for the area and the first in the company to launch drive-thru service.

“We’re incredibly excited about expanding the Mucho Burrito brand in the Calgary marketplace and launching our new drive-thru service option in Country Hills,” said Alex Rechichi, co-founder and president of the quick-service chain. “As the lifestyles of today’s consumers become more demanding, we are ready to provide a convenient, efficient and quality solution to satisfy the needs and appetites of their fast-paced lives.”

CANMORE, Alta. — This weekend, Friday, June 18, marks the launch of Metropolitan Hotels' Habitat Restaurant & Bar at the Grande Rockies Resort in Canmore, Alta.

The design of the new space, from the lauded Senses restaurant brand, will focus on natural tones inspired by the Canadian Rockies. “I have used finishes and millwork that will complement the mountains in full view for our guests,” Paul Waddell, the interior designer, explains. “Essentially the goal was to create a natural, understated setting that allows chef Leung's strong flavours and bold cuisine to take centre stage.”

CALGARY — A Quebec-based Italian restaurant chain, Pacini, has opened its first eatery outside of Canada’s French-speaking province, in Calgary.

The 220-seat restaurant, which is the 27th Pacini location in the chain, is a $3.8-million project next to the Acclaim Hotel near the Calgary International Airport. It will serve authentic Italian cuisine.