TransAlta (TAC) 6-K TransAlta to speak at Edison Electric Institute’s 43rd Annual Financial Conference

TransAlta to speak at Edison Electric Institute’s 43^rd Annual Financial Conference

CALGARY, Alberta (Nov. 7, 2008) – Brian Burden, TransAlta Corporation’s (TSX:TA; NYSE:TAC), Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at Edison Electric Institute’s 43^rd Annual Financial Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on Nov. 11at approximately 10:30 a.m. MST.

A link to the webcast will be available at the start of the presentation viaTransAlta’s website, under Webcasts in the Investor Relations section. A recording of the webcast will also be available on the TransAlta website following the conference.

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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Media inquiries:

Investor inquiries:

Michael Lawrence

Jennifer Pierce

Manager, External Relations

Vice-President, Communications and IR

Phone:  (403) 267-7330

Phone:  1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.

Email:  michael_lawrence@transalta.com     

Phone:  (403) 267-7622    Fax (403) 267-2590

    E-mail:  investor_relations@transalta.com

    Jess Nieukerk
   Manager, Investor Relations
   Phone: (403) 267-3607
   Email:jess_nieukerk@transalta.com