U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
July 26, 2006
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CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 1-7196 91-0599090
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
222 Fairview Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109
(Address of principal executive offices)
(206) 624-3900 (Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
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Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On July 26, 2006, the Registrant issued an earnings release to announce its
earnings for the three- and nine-month periods ended June 30, 2006.
The earnings release is included in this report as Exhibit 99.1.
The information provided under this Item 2.02 is not intended to be deemed
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and
accordingly is not intended to be incorporated by reference in other filings by
the Registrant.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements
None
(b) Schedule of Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1. Earnings Release.
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SIGNATURE
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.
CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION
July 26, 2006 By /s/ Rick A. Davis
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Date Rick A. Davis
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Earnings Release