Legals for April, 26 2026

NO. 31857 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE January 9, 2026 To be sold for cash at Trustee’s Sale on May 22, 2026, at 1:30 P.M., at Flathead County Courthouse, 920 S Main St, #210, Kalispell, MT 59901, Flathead County, Montana, is the following property: Lot 20 of Evergreen Estates Unit No. 2, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Also known as: 621 Cynthia Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, Flathead County, Montana, according to the official map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of said County; together with all buildings, fixtures, and improvements thereon and all water rights, rights-of-way, easements, rents, issues, profits, income, tenements, hereditaments, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, used or enjoyed with aid property, or any part thereof. Thomas Bowman and Cassandra Bowman, as Grantors, of Lot 20 of Evergreen Estates Unit No. 2, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana, also known as: 621 Cynthia Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901, Flathead County, Montana, conveyed the above-described property to Fidelity National Title Company of Montana, LLC, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Credit Human Federal Credit Union, as Beneficiary, by Trust Indenture, December 16, 2022 and recorded in the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Flathead County, Montana. The default in the obligation, the performance of which is secured by the aforementioned Trust Indenture, and for which default this foreclosure is made, is the failure by the Grantors, each due on the 1st day of each month, which is divided as follows: $1,810.16 including interest at 9.6% per annum paid to holder until balance paid in full together with accrued and accruing late charges, advances, and expenses of foreclosure, including Trustee’s and attorney’s fees and costs. As of October 22, 2025, there is presently owed on the obligation secured by the Trust Indenture the principal sum of $172,892.21 plus interest of $11,049.21, thereon at the above-described rates, which shall be applied to the Grantor/Borrower’s underlying FHA indebtedness, until said indebtedness is paid. Other expenses to be charged against the sale proceeds include accruing late charges, escrow shortages, if any, Trustee’s and attorney’s fees and costs, and the expense of foreclosure and sale. The Beneficiary has elected to sell the above-described property to satisfy the obligation above and has instructed the undersigned Trustee to do so. DATED this 9th day of January 2026. /s/ Thomas C.Orr Trustee  Thomas C. Orr Orr McDonnell Law, PLLC 627 Woody Street Missoula, MT 59802 April 12, 19, 26, 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. 32005 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Timothy Lee Grimes Timothy Lee Grimes, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-480 AMY EDDY Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Timothy Lee Grimes to Timothy Lee Mora. The hearing will be on 05/26/2026 at 8:30 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 6, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32008 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the 8th St W Drainage Improvements Project. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment required to remove surfacing, regrade, and reconstruct 8th St W between 5th Ave W and 8th Ave W. Also included will be the installation of curb and gutter throughout, removal and replacement of ADA ramps, adjustment of catch basins, and installation of two manhole structures. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning April 13th, 2026, through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN is located on the City website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:00 pm on April 29, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 pm on May 6, 2026. All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. For more information visit the Public Works Department at 201 First Ave. E, Kalispell, MT 59901, phone (406) 758-7720. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager   April 12, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32013 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kristine Elizabeth Pollock: Kristine Elizabeth Pollock, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-553 DANNI COFFMAN Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kristine Elizabeth Pollock to Kristine Pollock Kilberry. The hearing will be on 06/10/2026 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 13, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32024 SECTION 00100 - INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2026 Crack Seal Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete crack seal improvements along identified roads throughout the Flathead County Roadway System. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request at the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 758-5790. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges , however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “Official” Bid Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at (406) 758-5790. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department commencing at 1:00 pm on Monday, April, 27, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 pm, local time, on Monday, May 4, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 am, local time, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to Flathead County. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the County, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, enter into a contract, and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 14th day of April 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman April 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32026 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Kyle Matthew Mealey: Kyle Matthew Mealey, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-26-552 HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kyle Matthew Mealey to Kyle Matthew Kilberry. The hearing will be on 05/20/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 9, 2026 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32028 LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY   The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. There is currently a five-year vacancy that runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.     The job description can be viewed at: Approved-Library-Trustee-Job-Description.pdf An application packet is required and is available by calling Teri Dugan at 406-758-5821. Your letter of interest and application packet should be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 or emailed to [email protected] no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 08, 2026.    April 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32030 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Flathead County Water and Sewer District No. 1 – Evergreen will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., at the District office, 108 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901.  A TEAMS link is provided to attend the meeting virtually here: https://bit.ly/4tDYx3u or to call in at: 1-406-247-0445, Phone conference ID: 289 952 36#. The District has scheduled the public hearing to receive comments on a water system Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) and possible applications to the DNRC Renewable Resources Grant Program, DEQ Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund, and USDA Rural Development. The public will also have an opportunity to comment on the assessment of potential environmental impacts associated with proposed improvements to the water supply, storage, and distribution system. At the public hearing, the proposed project will be explained, including its purpose, the proposed project area, activities, potential environmental impacts, budget, possible funding sources, and any costs that may result for local citizens. The District will provide an opportunity for all attendees to ask questions and share opinions on the proposed project and its potential financial and environmental impacts. Comments may be made orally at the public hearing or submitted in writing to the District (108 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901 or [email protected]) by May 6, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. The draft Environmental Assessment, PER, and Uniform Application will be available for public review at the District’s Office upon request, 108 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901, during regular business hours Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies may be requested in advance by contacting the person listed below. The District will make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or who need an alternative format of this notice. Please get in touch with Mimi Wildeman at the District Office at (406) 257-5861 or [email protected] no later than 48 hours before the public hearing.  Anyone who would like more information or has questions about the proposed project should contact Carrie Gardner, PE, Project Manager at Great West Engineering, at (406) 495-6176 or [email protected]. April 19, 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32033 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES The Green Tree Meadows Water and Sewer District is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to prepare a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report (PER). The project will be partially funded through a  planning grant from the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). Engineering services will include evaluation of existing water system conditions,  identification of deficiencies, development and evaluation of improvement alternatives  with cost estimates, preparation of a Capital Improvement Plan, consideration of environmental impacts, public involvement, and assistance with funding strategies. The District may also retain the selected firm for future design, bidding, construction, and grant administration services. Selection will be based on professional qualifications and experience only, in accordance  with Montana law. Fee or cost proposals shall not be submitted. The District will negotiate a fair and reasonable fee with the most qualified firm. Five (5) copies of the SOQ must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday May 11th and may  be mailed to the Green Tree Meadows Water and Sewer District, PO Box 2515 Kalispell,  MT 59903. Submittals shall be clearly marked “Engineering Services SOQ.” For a complete copy of the RFQ and additional information, contact John Carpenter at  (423) 596-3287 April 26 and May 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32037 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 2026 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8phC2Y3cT9CfEDwVm27mCQ Public Comment can also be provided via email to [email protected]  The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda item listed below: 1. Public Participation Plan Update – The City of Kalispell recently adopted the Kalispell Land Use Plan – PLAN-IT 2045. The land use plan was adopted under the Montana Land Use Planning Act and is a policy document guiding land use regulations and decisions. As part of the implementation of the plan, the City is in the process of updating zoning and subdivision regulations. This proposal, which is related to those regulation updates, involves updating the public participation plan that outlines public outreach and engagement. The existing participation plan was adopted in 2024 and focuses primarily on the land use plan. This proposed public participation plan update expands the details regarding notice and public comment for site-specific development, such as subdivisions and conditional use permits, by more specifically providing for notice in the newspaper and/or by mail and for access to documents on the city website. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Development Services Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at Planning Commission | Kalispell, MT (civicplus.com) under Planning Commission “upcoming agenda.”  Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Development Services Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at [email protected] for additional information. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Accessible parking is available in the city lot north of City Hall, and accessible restrooms are available.  If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406)758-7940 as soon as possible, preferably at least two working days before the meeting date. /s/PJ Sorensen/KR PJ Sorensen Acting Director of Development Services April 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: LOT 43 OF GREENBRIAR, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. More commonly known as 127 Greenbriar Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901. Keven F. Roberts and Dani Roberts, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Scott R. Valby, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Cornerstone Home Lending, Inc., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 15, 2022, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 18, 2022 as Instrument No. 202200009922 of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignment Dated: January 29, 2026 Assignment Recorded: January 30, 2026 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202600002057 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 3, 2026 as Instrument No. 202600006893, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning September 1, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $587,118.11, interest in the sum of $53,941.44, escrow advances of $8,540.47, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $2,734.08 for a total amount owing of $652,334.10, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.  Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 9th day of April, 2026. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT23619 April 26 and May 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32039 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION OF FLATHEAD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO SELL CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE GLACIER RAIL PARK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Flathead County Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”), will hold a public hearing on May 4th, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at 1035 1st Ave. West, Earl Bennett Building, Second Floor, Kalispell, Montana, regarding the intention of the Authority to sell certain property located in the Authority’s Glacier Rail Park, consisting of Parcel A and B. Parcel A: consists of approximately 10.91 acres of land with land improvements and a long-term tenant occupying the land. Property address: 700 RAIL PARK DR, KALISPELL MT 59901 Subdivision: (GR9) GLACIER RAIL PARK SUBDIVISION Lot: 1 TRS: T28 N, R21 W, Sec. 08  Legal: GLACIER RAIL PARK SUBDIVISION, S08, T28 N, R21 W, Lot 1, ACRES 10.91, BENEFICIAL USE Parcel B: consists of approximately 16.1 acres and contains approximately 8,500 feet of rail track, switches, ties, ballast and storm water detention area. The track permits 54 rail car train shipments. The Rail Park is built on a “team” track structure that allows multiple tenants in the Rail Park to connect to the BNSF main track. Property address: WHITEFISH STAGE, KALISPELL MT 59901 Subdivision: (GR9) GLACIER RAIL PARK SUBDIVISION  TRS: T28 N, R21 W, Sec. 08  Legal: GLACIER RAIL PARK SUBDIVISION, S08, T28 N, R21 W, ACRES 20.02, COMMON AREA EXTR A, GLACIER RAIL PARK SUB AMD, TRACT 2 Any interested persons may appear and will be heard or may file written comments with the Authority’s Executive Director prior to such hearing. For further information, please contact: Flathead County Economic Authority Attention: Kirk Zander, Executive Director 290 North Main Street, Suite F Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 871-3902 Dated: April 20, 2026. /s/ Kirk Zander Executive Director April 26 and May 3, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32042 INVITATION TO BID    Online electronic Bids will be received by Swank Enterprises on behalf of Lakeside County Water & Sewer District until 1:00 pm, local time, Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, for construction of the Lakeside Gravity Sewer Main Replacement – Blacktail Rd to Bierney Creek Rd project. All received bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid opening will be held virtually through a Microsoft Teams Meeting, commencing at 1:00 pm, local time, Tuesday, May 19th, 2026. A link to the bid opening is provided below: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262884389831029?p=pDcwRPbnZBRrn4QDB9   The Lakeside Gravity Sewer Main Replacement – Blacktail Rd to Project consists of two separate bid packages. Each bid package will have sanitary sewer reconnections, manhole replacements, and a variety of surface restorations. Brief descriptions of each bid package are provided below:   Bid Package #1 – Pipe Bursting Replace approximately 1,103 feet of existing PVC gravity sewer main with 12-inch HDPE gravity sewer main along Highway 93 via pipe bursting installation methods beginning at manhole A-12 and extending to manhole A-9.  Bid Package #2 – Open Trench Sanitary Replacement Replace approximately 2,125 feet of existing PVC gravity sewer main with 15-inch PVC gravity sewer main along Highway 93 via open trench installation methods beginning at manhole A-9 and extending to manhole A.  For this project, bids will only be received and accepted via email. All bids shall be sent to Travis Lake ([email protected]) and Colin Sassano ([email protected]) prior to the deadline. Interested bidders may access the contract documents, bidding documents, and addenda through the plans exchanges. The contract documents, bidding documents, and addendums will also available for upload through Procore. Acknowledgement of all addendums is required to submit a bid. Questions received after 5:00 pm, local time, on May 8th, 2026 may not be answered.  The contract documents, consisting of half size Drawings and Project Specifications, may be examined or obtained at the office of Robert Peccia and Associates, located at 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 447-5000 for a non-refundable fee of $150 per set.   A prebid conference will be held virtually through a Microsoft Teams Meeting, commencing at 11:00 am, local time, Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. A link to the prebid conference is provided below: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25244441675723?p=FuudAGjCTyb0RWgyiv Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents.  Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Completion of the work is required prior to October 15th, 2026. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete by the required date.    Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project.     No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids.    Swank Enterprises reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids.    1st Publication – Daily Interlake April 26th, 2026 Prebid Meeting (Microsoft Teams) May 5th, 2026 @ 11:00 AM 2nd Publication – Daily Interlake May 10th, 2026 Bid Opening (Microsoft Teams) May 19th, 2026 @ 1:00 PM April 26 and May 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32043 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: [email protected]  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative  MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: JAMES TEN EYCK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-26-048 Hon. Amy Eddy District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jason Ten Eyck, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 18th day of March, 2026. /s/ Jason Ten Eyck JASON TEN EYCK, Personal Representative April 26 and May 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32045 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Corporation’s,  Black Hills Corporation’s and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc.’s, Joint Application for Approval of Merger Docket 2025.10.078 April 22, 2026 Notice of Public Hearing 1. On October 20, 2025, Black Hills Corporation (“Black Hills”), NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. (“NorthWestern Group”), and NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (“Northwestern”) (together, the “Joint Applicants”) filed with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”) a Joint Application for Approval of Merger between Black Hills and NorthWestern Group (“Joint Application”).  2. The Joint Applicants seek approval of a merger between Black Hills and NorthWestern Group. NorthWestern Group is the parent company of NorthWestern, a Montana-regulated utility.  3. In their Application, the Joint Applicants state they entered a Merger Agreement on August 18, 2025, under which NorthWestern Group will merge into a newly created subsidiary of Black Hills, and Black Hills will be renamed. The proposed merger is a stock-for-stock transaction. The Commission has authority over sales or transfers of public utilities and thus the merger is subject to Commission approval. If the Commission approves the transaction, the Joint Applicants maintain that NorthWestern will continue to operate as a public utility in Montana and remain a direct subsidiary of NorthWestern Group. 4. On April 20, 2026, intervenors City of Missoula and Missoula County filed a settlement with the Joint Applicants regarding, among other things, the development of a Green Power Program. Additional settlements may be filed pursuant to Mont. Admin. R. 38.2.3001 and the applicable procedural schedule.  5. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Application and settlements. The public hearing will commence on May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission’s Bollinger Conference Room, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59601, and continue day-to-day as necessary through 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2025. The Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov/livestream) will have a link to a live stream of the hearing.  6. The hearing is for the purpose of receiving evidence (testimony and exhibits) addressing the Joint Application and settlements. Testimony will be subject to cross-examination. The Commission will evaluate the Joint Application, settlements, and evidence presented by the Joint Applicants and parties who have intervened in the case under applicable legal standards. The parties may waive formal proceedings pursuant to Montana Code Annotated § 2-4-603. 7. The Commission will provide an opportunity for public comment at the beginning of each hearing day. Comment may be provided in person, by telephone, or by videoconference. Commenters participating remotely must sign up to receive participation instructions. To sign up, please contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150 or [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. the day before you intend to comment. All comments received will be public records. Thus, personal or private information should not be included in comments. Any person with a disability needing reasonable accommodation to provide public comment or to attend or participate in the hearing should contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150. 8. Copies of the Joint Application and settlements are publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket 2025.10.078. Copies may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings in contested cases are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help. 9. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; and Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED April 22, 2026, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff.  JEFF WELBORN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner DR. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner BRAD MOLNAR, Commissioner April 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32046 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm in the 2nd floor conference room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action.  1. A zone change request from Andrew and Brittany Rech for properties located at 1429 and 1433 US Highway 2 W near Kalispell, Montana. The request is for a zone change on the properties from ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ to ‘B-2 General Business’ in the West Side Zoning District. The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 4.373 acres and is legally described as follows: Parcels 1, 2, and 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 18883, located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 2. A zone change request from Bart R. De Pratu Living Trust and Carson D. De Pratu, with technical assistance from 406 Engineering, Inc., for property located at 466 East Reserve Drive near Kalispell, Montana. The request is for a zone change on the property from ‘R-1 Suburban Residential’ to ‘R-4 Two Family Residential’ in the Evergreen Zoning District. The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 6.23 acres and is legally described as follows: Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 21673 located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 3. A request from Prospector Trail DST, with technical assistance from Jackola Engineering and Architecture, for preliminary plat approval of Prospect Business Park Phase 2, a proposal to create thirteen industrial lots on approximately 25.08 acres. The subdivision would be served by a new public well and new public wastewater system. Prospector Trail, an existing internal subdivision road connecting to Pioneer Road, will be extended to provide access to all proposed lots within the subdivision. The subject property is located at 1085 Prospector Trail near Kalispell, Montana, and can legally be described as Tract 2 of Correction Certificate of Survey No. 20183, located in the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Excepting therefrom Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of Prospect Business Park, Phase 1, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana.  This item will be reviewed by the Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:30pm at the Helena Flats School, 1000 Helena Flats Road, Kalispell, MT 59901. Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection at Flathead County Planning and Zoning, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office, or contact the Commissioners’ office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than May 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Please note the agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director April 26, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________