On April 30, 2002, AltaLink assumed control of Alberta's largest transmission system previously owned by TransAlta.

The AESO determines the need for the province, and then directs Transmission Facilities Owners (TFOs) to build the project.

Transmission Facilities Owners (TFOs) are regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) and include companies like AltaLink, ATCO Electric, ENMAX POWER in Calgary, and EPCOR in Edmonton.

The current directors of the board include David Tuer (Chair), David R. Collyer, Calvin D. Haack, Natalie Hocken, Gary Hart, Susan Riddell Rose, Scott Thon, Steve MacDonald, Brad Wall, and Patricia Nelson.

In 2022, AltaLink made a $1.2 million generational investment to support STARS’ Keep the Fight in Flight campaign.

AltaLink is a proud sponsor of Women+Power, a community developed for women of all levels of experience who work in or with Alberta’s power industry.

AltaLink engages in friendly competition against other local companies and takes part in giving opportunities to make a difference in the community.