TransAlta to speak at the CIBC World Markets Whistler Institutional Investor Conference

• Press Release
• Source: TransAlta Corporation
• On 11:16 am EST, Wednesday February 18, 2009

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 18, 2009 -- Brian Burden, TransAlta Corporation's (Toronto:TA.TO - News) (NYSE:TAC - News), Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the CIBC World Markets Whistler Institutional Investor Conference in Whistler British Columbia on Feb. 19, 2009 at approximately 9:00 a.m. MST.

An audio cast of the presentation will be available on the TransAlta website www.transalta.com under the webcast section.

TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. We maintain a low-risk profile by operating a highly contracted portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. Our focus is to efficiently operate our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro and renewable facilities in order to provide our customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For nearly 100 years, we've been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities where we work and live.

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     Jess Nieukerk
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     Email:  investor_relations@transalta.com
     Website: http://www.transalta.com