Advisory: TransAlta third quarter 2013 results, conference call

CALGARY, Alberta (October 8, 2013) – TransAlta Corporation (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) will release its third quarter 2013 results before market open on Thursday, October 31^st, 2013. A conference call and webcast to discuss the results will be held for investors, analysts, members of the media and other interested parties the same day beginning at 1:30 p.m. Mountain (3:30 p.m. Eastern). The media will be invited to ask questions following investors and analysts.

Please contact the conference operator five minutes prior to the call, noting "TransAlta Corporation" as the company and "Brent Ward" as moderator.

Dial-in numbers:
Toll-free North American participants call: 1-800-319-4610

 Outside of Canada & USA call: 1-604-638-5340

A link to the live webcast will be available on the Investor Centre section of TransAlta’s website at http://www.transalta.com/investor-centre/events-presentations/webcasts-conference-calls. If you are unable to participate in the call, the instant replay is accessible at 1-800-319-6413 (Canada and USA toll free) or 1-604-638-9010 (Outside of Canada) with TransAlta pass code 2231 followed by the # sign. A transcript of the broadcast will be posted on TransAlta’s website once it becomes available.

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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For more information:

Investor inquiries:	Media inquiries:
Brent Ward	Stacey Hatcher
Director, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations	Senior Corporate Relations Advisor
Phone: 1-800-387-3598 in Canada and U.S.	Cell: 587-216-2242
Email: investor_relations@transalta.com	Toll-free media number: 1-855-255-9184
	Alternate local number: 403-267-2540