TransAlta USA

08/01/2024

Having the opportunity to celebrate the TransAlta Kinder Scholarship students with their families is now a part of our TransAlta history. Thank you to the students and their families for joining us in this special celebration. We wish all students a healthy, happy, safe, and successful journey as they move forward with the next phase of their life.

Photo credit: Rachel Thornton Photography

07/09/2024

We are counting down the hours until we reunite and celebrate with the Kinder Scholarship recipients!

06/04/2024

TransAlta wishes the Class of 2024 a safe and successful future. A special shout out to the graduates of our Centralia employees: Tia Wieclaw, Tanner Lytle, Dakota Hamilton, Olivia Hedgers, Travis “Tig” Hedgers, Jacob David, Lane Johnson, Kyle Casperson, Megan Dreher, and Wyatt Lincoln.

"You're off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So ... get on your way." - Dr. Seuss, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

Congratulations to the Class of 2024.

05/09/2024

Tickets for the Dave Sherwood Memorial Scholarship Elk Hunt Raffle are now on sale at selected outlets across Lewis and Thurston counties. Raffle tickets are $25.00; maximum of 500 tickets available. The winning ticket will be drawn on August 5, 2024.

The winner will be accompanied by a TransAlta representative and will have the opportunity to hunt for a single bull elk (minimum three-point) on TransAlta Centralia Mine lands. The hunt is a modern rifle hunt set for opening weekend November 2-3, 2024. The winner will be required to possess a Washington State hunting license and westside modern firearm elk tag.

All proceeds will benefit Centralia College Scholarships.

04/09/2024

If you know of someone who would benefit from the scholarship opportunity, please feel free to share.

TransAlta’s Women in Trades (WIT) Scholarship is officially open!

At TransAlta, we’re committed to investing in our communities through meaningful contributions, like the WIT Scholarship, which is back for its fourth year.

Applications are open until July 12, 2024. If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, learn more on how to apply at the link below:

www.transalta.com/about-us/community-investment

02/05/2024

Celebrating achievements for igniting change, fueling innovation, and embracing the entrepreneurial spirit. Congratulations to TransAlta's 2023 President’s Awards winners.

01/25/2024

Congratulations to the Centralia Mine Team for being a recipient of the 2023 TransAlta President’s Award. The Centralia mine team received the “Outstanding Partnership Award” for their efforts and achievements working with the First Mode team. “We are very proud of the work and relationship that has been developed over the past year between TransAlta and First Mode”, said Mike Lydon, Centralia Mine Manager. “We are looking forward to building on our successes, working safely and doing our part to support First Mode’s work to reduce the mining world’s carbon footprint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-C_bWFm2jg&list=PL5zwNtg-fyNTDXfLfN8REEmUdK6l-lDqx&index=10

To learn more about our President's Awards visit: https://ow.ly/TFO050QtgHC

10/19/2023

We love the views of our workplace. Thank you Bryan Lambert, Plant Equipment Operator at Centralia for sharing the morning view.

09/11/2023

Shout out to the team at South Sound Speedway and Alderson’s Awards West for working with our TransAlta Centralia team for a night out at the races. A good time was had by all!

08/28/2023

First Mode recently partnered with TransAlta at our Centralia mine property to test, demonstrate, and commercialize zero-emission solutions for heavy mining equipment and vehicles in a real-world environment to eliminate the use of diesel and further the transition to clean energy. The ongoing collaboration between the two companies is helping advance First Mode’s goals, while their commitment to safety and executing the project from a compliance and environmental perspective aligns directly with TransAlta’ s values.

Get an inside look at the work being completed on-site to revolutionize the future of the mining industry:

In Autumn 2022 we announced the First Mode Proving Grounds, a first-of-its-kind facility for testing, demonstrating, and commercializing zero-emission soluti...

08/17/2023

It was a hot day but great day to enjoy the car show, good food and spending time with employees, retirees, and guests.

Congratulations to our 2023 TransAlta Classic Car Show winners: 1st place to Sandy Yanish and her 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible; 2nd place to Ben Lupo and his 1964 Falcon Sprint; and 3rd place to Ron Spalding and his 1937 Ford Pickup/Retro rod. There were 34 cars/motorcycles to choose from, not an easy task in voting as each was a great contribution to the show.

A special thanks to the team at Jerk & Tingz for providing us with lunch, we experienced the flavor of Jamaica which was a hit with attendees.

08/15/2023

A big Thank You to the team at Aldersons Awards West in Centralia for helping us get ready for our Classic Car Show. Looking forward to seeing what comes through the gate, mingling with current and former employees and awarding the plaques.