Legals for April, 5 2026

NO. 31911 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Rulemaking Before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality On March 6, 2026, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (department) initiated rulemaking on rule amendments to implement House Bill 685, 2025 Mont. Laws ch. 712. House Bill 685 was enacted by the 2025 Regular Session of the Montana Legislature. This action includes amendments to four Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) rules: ARM 17.30.201, ARM 17.30.706, ARM 17.30.707, and ARM 17.30.708. House Bill 685 changed the terminology used in several statutes including Montana’s nondegradation policy to describe authorizations issued by the department to lower the quality of high-quality waters from “authorizations to degrade” to “feasibility allowances” and directed the department to amend ARM 17.30.707 and 17.30.708 to add references to feasibility allowances. House Bill 685 also removed the requirement at 75-5-303(3)(b), MCA, that feasibility allowance applicants affirmatively demonstrate to the department that the proposed activity’s economic or social benefit exceeds the costs to society of allowing degradation. Additionally, House Bill 685 added language at 75-5-303(3)(b), MCA, that a feasibility allowance applicant must affirmatively demonstrate that a proposed project will result in important economic or social development “in the area that the high-quality waters are located.” On April 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., a public hearing will be held in the Wilderness Room on the second floor at 2401 Colonial Drive, Helena Montana, to consider rule amendments as proposed in MAR 2025-406.1 in the Montana Administrative Register. You may also join the hearing virtually via Zoom. More information is available on the department’s website, including a copy of the notice of public hearing on proposed amendments, and instructions on how to attend remotely, at https://deq.mt.gov/public/water-public. The department will make reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice (see the MAR notice on the website for details). You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; or e-mailed to [email protected] and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date. April 5, 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31954 Olney-Bissell School 5955 Farm to Market Rd Whitefish, MT 59937 406-862-2828 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase/Decrease in Permissive Levies Be it resolved that as an essential part of its budgeting process, the Olney-Bissell School Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose permissive levies to support its budgets. The OlneyBissell School Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the fund notes below for the next school fiscal year beginning July l, 2026, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. Transportation — Est. change in revenues: $10,364.22. Est. increase in mills: 1.49. Est. increase on a 100K home: $2.01 Est. increase on a 200K home: $4.03 Tuition — Est. change in revenues: $24,098.32. Est. decrease in mills: 3.47. Est. decrease on a 100K home: $4.68, Est. decrease on a 200K home: $9.37. Building Reserve — Est. change in revenues: $3,516.00. Est. increase in mills: .51 Est. increase on a 100K home: $.68. Est. increase on a 200K home: $1.37. Impacts above are based on current certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year. The listed information are estimates. If it becomes evident during the budgeting process that increases/decreases are different or not necessary, then Olney-Bissell School Board of Trustees will make the changes accordingly. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: maintenance on existing buildings and property, replacing carpets and painting. Adopted by the Olney-Bissell Board of Trustees on this 9th day of March 2026. March 22, 29 and April 5, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31969 PUBLIC NOTICE LAKESIDE COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BULK POTABLE WATER RATE INCREASE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Lakeside County Water & Sewer District, Montana (the “District”), has adopted Resolution No. 26-1, declaring its intent to increase rates for bulk potable water sales. The District proposes to establish the following rates for bulk potable water sales: Commercial Users: $16.00 per 1,000 gallons. Non-Commercial Users: $25.00 per day for bulk water obtained for personal or non-commercial use.  These proposed rates apply only to bulk potable water sales and will not affect regular residential or commercial water service rates for District customers. The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed rate increase on: April 21, 2026 During the regular meeting of the Board of Directors 2:00 p.m. Lakeside County Water & Sewer District Office 253 Bierney Creek Road Lakeside, Montana At the public hearing, the Board will receive comments from interested persons regarding the proposed rate increase. Following the public hearing, the Board may consider adoption of a resolution establishing the proposed bulk potable water rates. Dated this 17th day of March, 2026. LAKESIDE COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT By: Rebecca Good District Secretary Publish: [March 29, 2026} and [April 5, 2026} Mail: [March 27, 2026} March 29 and April 5, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31983 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Merrie Jayne Kelly; Merrie Jayne Kelly, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-350 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Merrie Jayne Kelly to Merry Jayne Kelly. The hearing will be on 04/28/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: March 19, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) March 29 and April 5, 12, 19, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31984 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Workers’ Compensation Insurance Services The City of Columbia Falls is seeking qualified firms to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance Services for City employees and authorized volunteers. Submittals must be received by 2:00 PM (MT), April 17, 2026, at: City Clerk, 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Email submissions accepted: [email protected] Firms must be licensed to do business in the State of Montana. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and waive informalities. For full RFQ details, requirements, and submission instructions: can or visit https://www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org/bids.aspx?bidID=2 Contact: City Clerk Barb Staaland (406) 892-4388 March 29 and April 5, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31994 ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Blackfeet Tribe is accepting sealed proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of entering into an agreement to provide, general liability, property and equipment insurance coverage services to the Blackfeet Tribe. DEADLINE: Sealed proposals submittals much be received by 2:00 p.m. (MST) on Monday, June 1, 2026. Applicant names of all proposals received will be reviewed on this date at Blackfeet Tribal Headquarters. Procurement Department, #8 Old Person Road, Browning, MT 59417. Proposals received after the deadline stated herein will not be opened and shall be considered void and unacceptable. DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) electronic and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your complete proposal and RFP description to: Blackfeet Tribe Procurement Department #8 Old Person Road P.O. box 850 Browning, MT 59417 Bids sent via courier must be sealed in a separate envelope inside of the mailer. POINT OF CONTACT: All inquiries regarding this RFP and to request bid packets must be made, in writing, to Kevin Madman, Procurement Officer, [email protected]. The Blackfeet Tribe shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the Blackfeet Tribe and any potential firm. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered. The Blackfeet Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities, and accept the bid deemed the most advantageous to the Tribe. Deadline for submission of questions is May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (MST). April 5, 6, 7, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31989 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Sewer Shop and Grandview Well Roof Replacements. This project is to replace the roofing and associated appurtenances of the Sewer Shop and Grand View Well buildings. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to remove and dispose of existing membrane roofs and to install a new TPO roof to current building codes. The Sewer shop roof will require the removal of asbestos containing material and installation of insulation. Also included in the project are other miscellaneous items including sheathing; ventilation, exhaust, and roof penetrations; miscellaneous flashings, and other incidental items for complete roof replacements for buildings identified in these documents. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN is located on the City of Kalispell website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on site at the City Shops complex, 1400 1st Ave W, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 11:00 AM on Friday May 1, 2026. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:30 PM on Thursday May 7, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Ave. East, Kalispell 59901. Any bidder wishing further information may contact the Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720.     City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk      April 5, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31990 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Adrienne Elise Ganz: Adrienne Elise Ganz, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-395NC AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Adrienne Elise Ganz to Adrienne Elise Halcro. The hearing will be on 05/05/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: March 30, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31991 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Parker Remington Ganz: Child’s full name now Adrienne Elise Ganz, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-397-NM AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Parker Remington Ganz to Parker Remington Halcro. The hearing will be on 05/05/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: March 30, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31992 Montana 11th Judicial District Court  Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Paxon Gabriel Ganz: Child’s full name now Adrienne Elise Ganz, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-396-NM AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Paxon Gabriel Ganz to Paxon Gabriel Halcro. The hearing will be on 05/05/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in: Flathead County. Date: March 30, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Natalya Rogachecskaya Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31998 NOTICE DRAFT AIR QUALITY PERMIT 1. On November 25, 2025, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application for an Air Quality Operating Permit from NorthWestern Energy. The application was given number OP2428-16. The permittee’s address is 11 East Park Street, Butte, MT 59701. The facility location is South ½ of Section 22, Township 33 North, Range 5 West in Glacier County. 2. The Draft permit will be issued to the applicant on April 1, 2026 (ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 12). 3. The permit will allow for the operation of the Mainline Compressor Station #1 which includes the following processes: Field Gas is piped to the station and is brought up to the required pressure for the system. The liquids plant at the facility separates propane, butane, natural gasoline, and water from the incoming gas lines before pressurizing the gas for distribution. The second purpose of the complex is to send the field gas from the complex to the transmission network. Hydration is controlled via an ethylene glycol unit.. 4. Public comments regarding this permit action must be submitted to DEQ - Air Quality Bureau, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901 or [email protected]. Comments may address the Draft permit or information submitted by the applicant. Comments must be received within the 30-day public comment period: April 2, 2026 through May 2, 2026. 5. The Draft permit can be found on-line at https://deq.mt.gov/public/publiccomment, select AIR. You may request copies of the application and any subsequent permit at https://deq.mt.gov (at the bottom of this page, select Request Public Records). 6. You may request a public hearing by submitting a request to DEQ at the above address or email. The request must be received within the 30-day public comment period. 7. DEQ intends to issue the Proposed permit after the comment period has expired and after any requested public hearing. After the 45-day EPA review period, DEQ intends to issue a Decision on the permit. The permit does not become final and effective until 30 days after the Decision is issued. 8. An applicant or any person that participated in the public comment process and who is directly and adversely affected by DEQ’s Decision may request a hearing before the Montana Board of Environmental Review. Any request must be filed within 30 days after DEQ issues the Decision. The request must contain an affidavit setting forth the grounds for the request and be submitted to: Chairman, Board of Environmental Review, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620, or the Board Secretary, [email protected]. Any hearing will be held under the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act. [email protected] [email protected] April 5, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________