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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TRANSALTA CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001144800
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-15214
		FILM NUMBER:		18680735

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 12TH AVE SW BOX 1900 STATION M
		STREET 2:		CALGARY ALBERTA T2P 2MI
		CITY:			CALGARY
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			T2P2M1
		BUSINESS PHONE:		403-267-4724

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		STREET 1:		110-12TH AVENUE SW
		CITY:			CALGARY ALBERTA CANADA
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			T2P2M1
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<FONT STYLE="font-size: 14pt">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT><BR>
<FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549</FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 24pt; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 12pt"><B>REPORT
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt">The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K
is a copy of the Registrant&rsquo;s news release dated March 9, 2018 announcing &ldquo;TransAlta Announces TSX Acceptance of Previously Announced Normal Course Issuer Bid&rdquo;.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 12pt">This news release is being furnished, not filed, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement filed by TransAlta Corporation under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 85%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt">&ldquo;TransAlta Announces TSX Acceptance of Previously Announced Normal Course Issuer Bid&rdquo;</FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 24pt">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 57%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 6pt; padding-left: 5.4pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt">By:
    &nbsp;<I><U>/s/ Donald Tremblay</U></I></FONT></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0 0 6pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 11pt">Date:
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<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 8pt"><B>Exhibit 99.1</B></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt"><B>TransAlta Announces TSX Acceptance of Previously Announced
Normal Course Issuer Bid</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">CALGARY, March 9, 2018 /CNW/ - TransAlta Corporation (&quot;TransAlta&quot;
or the &quot;Company&quot;) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (&quot;TSX&quot;) has accepted
the notice filed by the Company to implement a normal course issuer bid (&quot;NCIB&quot;) for a portion of its common shares (&quot;Common
Shares&quot;).&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">Pursuant to the NCIB, TransAlta may repurchase up to a maximum
of 14,000,000 Common Shares, representing approximately 4.86% of issued and outstanding Common Shares as at March 2, 2018. Purchases
under the NCIB may be made through open market transactions on the TSX and any alternative Canadian trading platforms on which
the Common Shares are traded, based on the prevailing market price.&nbsp;Any Common Shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">Transactions under the NCIB will depend on future market conditions.
TransAlta retains discretion whether to make purchases under the NCIB, and to determine the timing, amount and acceptable price
of any such purchases, subject at all times to applicable TSX and other regulatory requirements. TransAlta may also enter into
an automatic securities purchase plan in connection with its NCIB that contains parameters regarding how its Common Shares may
be repurchased during times when it would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase Common Shares due to regulatory restrictions
or self-imposed blackout periods.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">The period during which TransAlta is authorized to make purchases
under the NCIB commences on March 14, 2018 and ends on March 13, 2019 or such earlier date on which the maximum number of Common
Shares are purchased under the NCIB or the NCIB is terminated at the Company's election. &nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">Under TSX rules, not more than 102,039 Common Shares (being
25% of the average daily trading volume on the TSX of 408,156 Common Shares for the six months ended February 28, 2018) can be
purchased on the TSX on any single trading day under the NCIB, with the exception that one block purchase in excess of the daily
maximum is permitted per calendar week.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">The NCIB provides the Company with a capital allocation alternative
with a view to long-term shareholder value. TransAlta's Board of Directors and Management believe that, from time to time, the
market price of TransAlta's Common Shares does not reflect the underlying value and purchases of Common Shares for cancellation
under the NCIB may provide an opportunity to enhance shareholder value.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">As of March 2, 2018, there are 287,903,467 Common Shares outstanding,
of which 287,297,124 Common Shares are considered to be in the public float as they are not held by directors, officers or principal
shareholders of the Company. &nbsp;Accordingly, the maximum number of Common Shares that may be repurchased under the NCIB represents
approximately 4.86% of the number of Common Shares currently outstanding, and approximately 4.87% of the public float.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0"><B><I>About TransAlta Corporation:</I></B>&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0"><I>TransAlta owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of
electrical power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia with a focus on long-term shareholder value. We provide
municipalities, medium and large industries, businesses and utility customers clean, affordable, energy efficient, and reliable
power. Today, we are one of Canada's largest producers of wind power and Alberta's largest producer of hydro-electric power. For
over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud community-member where its employees work and live. TransAlta
aligns its corporate goals with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and we have been recognized by CDP (formerly Climate Disclosure
Project) as an industry leader on Climate Change Management. We are also proud to have achieved the Silver level PAR (Progressive
Aboriginal Relations) designation by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. </I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0"><I>For more information about TransAlta, visit our web site
at transalta.com.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0"><B><I>Forward-Looking Statements</I></B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0"><I>This news release contains forward-looking statements and
forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words &quot;expect&quot;, &quot;anticipate&quot;,
&quot;continue&quot;, &quot;estimate&quot;, &quot;may&quot;, &quot;will&quot;, &quot;project&quot;, &quot;should&quot;, &quot;propose&quot;,
&quot;plans&quot;, &quot;intends&quot; and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements.
More particularly, and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements and information relating to: TransAlta's
intentions with respect to the NCIB and purchases thereunder, the entering into of an automatic securities purchase plan; and the
effects of repurchases of Common Shares, including any enhancement to shareholder value. These statements are based on TransAlta's
belief and assumptions based on information available at the time the assumptions were made. These statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements. Some of the factors that could cause such differences include: legislative or regulatory developments; any significant
changes to Common Share price or trading volume; continued availability of capital and financing; changes to general economic,
market or business conditions; business opportunities that become available to, or are pursued by TransAlta;&nbsp;and other risk
factors contained in the Company's annual information form and management's discussion and analysis. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, which reflect TransAlta's expectations
only as of the date of this news release. TransAlta disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise these forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.</I></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">Note: All financial figures are in Canadian dollars.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">SOURCE TransAlta Corporation</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">View original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2018/09/c8772.html</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">%CIK: 0001144800</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>For further information: </B>Investor Inquiries: Sally Taylor,
Manager, Investor Relations, Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S., Email: investor_relations@transalta.com; Media Inquiries:
Stacey Hatcher, Manager, Communications, Phone: Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184, Email: ta_media_relations@transalta.com</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">CO: TransAlta Corporation</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 9.75pt 0">CNW 16:30e 09-MAR-18</P>



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