EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is proud to once again be recognized by the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) for its 2017 safety performance at its Canadian operations. 

Capital Power was presented with the 2018 CEA President’s Award of Excellence for Employee Safety for its superior safety performance.

“Safety isn’t just a priority, it’s a core company value – a fundamental principle of how we operate. There is no greater responsibility than ensuring everyone gets home safe and healthy, every day, and this award embodies our commitment to this.” – Darcy Trufyn, Senior Vice President, Operations, Engineering and Construction.

The awards recognize and celebrate top safety performing companies in the electricity industry. The CEA’s annual Occupational Health and Safety Awards Ceremony took place in Ottawa on November 7.

This is the fifth consecutive year that Capital Power’s safety performance has received recognition from the CEA.

About Capital Power
Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is a growth-oriented North American power producer headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The company develops, acquires, owns, and operates power generation facilities using a variety of energy sources. Capital Power owns approximately 4,500 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity at 24 facilities across North America. Approximately 1,000 MW of owned generation capacity is in advanced development in Alberta, North Dakota, and Illinois.

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