6-K

FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January 2013

TRANSALTA CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

110-12^th Avenue S.W., Box 1900, Station “M”, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M1

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F____ Form 40-F X

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _____ No X

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with 

Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________

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The document listed below as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K is a copy of the Registrant’s news release dated January 21, 2013. 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.

99.1 Press release dated January 21, 2013announcing “TransAlta to speak at the CIBC World Markets Whistler Institutional Investor Conference”

Signatures

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.

TransAlta Corporation

TransAlta Corporation

By: /s/ Brett Gellner
Brett Gellner

Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 21, 2013

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Press release dated January 21, 2013announcing “TransAlta to speak at the CIBC World Markets Whistler Institutional Investor Conference”

EX-99

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

CALGARY, Alberta (Jan. 21, 2013) – Dawn Farrell, TransAlta Corporation’s (TSX:TA;NYSE:TAC) President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak at the CIBC World Markets 16^th Annual Whistler Institutional Investor Conference in Whistler British Columbia on Jan. 24, 2013 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

A link to the web cast will be available on the Investor Centre section of TransAlta’s website at http://www.transalta.com/investor-centre/events-presentations/investor-presentations

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 geothermal, wind, hydro, natural gas and coal facilities in order to provide customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power. For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud contributor to the communities in which it works and lives. TransAlta has been selected by Jantzi-Sustainalytics as one of Canada’s Top 50 Socially Responsible Companies since 2009 and is recognized globally for its leadership on sustainability and corporate responsibility standards by FTSE4Good. TransAlta is Canada’s largest investor-owned renewable energy provider.

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Senior Corporate Relations Advisor
Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184 Cell: 587-216-2242 Local number: 403-267-2540   Investor Inquiries: Jess Nieukerk
Director, Investor Relations
Phone: 1 800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com