EX-99.1 2 newsrelease.htm NEWS RELEASE DATED JANUARY 18, 2010

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

CALGARY, Alberta (Jan. 18, 2010) – Brian Burden, TransAlta Corporation’s (TSX:TA;NYSE:TAC) Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the CIBC World Markets Whistler Institutional Investor Conference in Whistler British Columbia on Jan. 21, 2010 at approximately 9:00 a.m. MST.

A link to the web cast will be available on TransAlta’s website, www.transalta.com, under Web Casts in the Investor Relations section.

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 our biomass, geothermal, wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide our customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For nearly 100 years, TransAlta’s has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities where we work and live. TransAlta is recognized for its leadership on sustainability by the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, the FTSE4Good Index and the Jantzi Social Index.

For more information:

Media Inquiries:  Michael Lawrence Manager, External Relations Phone: (403) 267-7330 Email: michael_lawrence@transalta.com Investor Inquiries: Jennifer Pierce
Vice President, Communications & Investor Relations
Phone: (403) 267-7622
Jess Nieukerk Manager, Investor Relations Phone: (403) 267-3607 Email: investor_relations@transalta.com