Advisory: TransAlta third quarter 2009 results and conference call

• Press Release
• Source: TransAlta Corporation
• On 4:15 pm EDT, Tuesday October 13, 2009

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 10/13/09) - TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA - News) (NYSE:TAC - News) will release its third quarter 2009 results before market open on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 9:00 a.m. Mountain (11:00 a.m. Eastern). The media will be invited to ask questions following investors and analysts.

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Please contact the conference operator five minutes prior to the call, noting "TransAlta Corporation" as the company and "Jennifer Pierce" as moderator.

Dial-in numbers:

For local Toronto participants - 1-416-340-8061

Toll-free North American participants - 1-866-225-0198

A link to the live webcast will be available via TransAlta's website, www.transalta.com, under Web Casts in the Investor Relations section. If you are unable to participate in the call, the instant replay is accessible at 1-800-408-3053 with TransAlta pass code 3003076. A transcript of the broadcast will be posted on TransAlta's website once it becomes available.

TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. TransAlta maintains a low to moderate risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia. TransAlta's focus is to efficiently operate its diversified fleet of geo-thermal, wind, hydro, natural gas and coal-fired facilities in order to provide its customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For nearly 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities where it works and lives. TransAlta is recognized for its leadership on sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Jantzi Social Index.

 
Contacts:
TransAlta Corporation - Media inquiries
Michael Lawrence
Manager, External Relations
(403) 267-7330
michael_lawrence@transalta.com
TransAlta Corporation - Investor inquiries
Jennifer Pierce
Vice President, Communications & Investor Relations
(403) 267-7622
TransAlta Corporation - Investor inquiries
Jess Nieukerk
Manager, Investor Relations
(403) 267-3607
investor_relations@transalta.com
www.transalta.com