Exhibit 99.1
TransAlta declares dividend
CALGARY, Alberta (April 27, 2006) – TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) announced today it declared a dividend of $0.25 per share on common shares payable July 1, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 1, 2006.
All currency is expressed in Canadian dollars except where noted.
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, Mexico 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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