Legals for September, 14 2023

No. 29726 James M. Ramlow RAMLOW & RUDBACH PLLP 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of Maxim Kubai, Deceased Cause No. DP-23-217 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP, 542 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. Dated August 3, 2023 /s/ Vera Kubai, Personal Representative RAMLOW & RUDBACH, PLLP By: James M. Ramlow 542 Central Avenue Whitefish, Montana 59937 Telephone: (406) 862-7503 September 7, 14, 21, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29745 FAIR-MONT-EGAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #3 797 FAIRMONT ROAD KALISPELL, MT 59901 DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Section 20-6-604,Montana Code Annotated, provides in pertinent part: (1) Whenever the trustees of a district determine that a site, building, or any other real or personal property of the district is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district, the trustees may sell or otherwise dispose of the real or personal property. If a decision to sell or dispose of property is made, the trustees shall adopt a resolution to sell or otherwise dispose of the district real or personal property because it is or is about to become abandoned, obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for the school purposes of the district. (2) The resolution may not become effective for 14 days after the notice required in subsection (3) is made. (3) The trustees shall provide notice of the resolution in the manner required for school elections in 20-20-204. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20-6-604, Montana Code Annotated, the Board of Trustees of Fair-Mont-Egan School District, has found that TV receivers, Chromebooks, Laptops , and Chromecast devices are obsolete, undesirable, or unsuitable for school purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of Fair-Mont-Egan School District, shall place the following real property on the open market, advertise the real properly as being for sale and sell the same if a qualified buyer makes an acceptable offer to the District: FREE BE IT FURTHERRESOLVED, in accordance with District practice and as required by Sections 20-6-604 and 20-20-204, Montana Code Annotated, this Resolution shall be posted in three different places in the district and published in The Daily Interlake,, the newspaper of general circulation in the District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the resolution shall become effective fourteen (14) days after such publication and posting if in accordance with Section 20-6-604,Montana Code Annotated, no taxpayer appeals this Resolution prior to , September 11, 2023 by filing a verified petition with the Clerk of the District Court setting out in detail the objections to the adoption of the Resolution or the disposal of the property and serving a copy of such petition upon the School District. DATED this 28th day of August, 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fair-Mont-Egan School District By: /s/ Katie Freeman Chairperson of the Board ATTEST: /s/ Trista Johnson Clerk of the Board September 14, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29747 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s Filing for Approval of Tariff Schedules Implementing Electric Vehicle Public Charging Station Tax Docket 2023.08.077 September 11, 2023 Notice of Filing and Opportunity to Comment 1. On August 29, 2023, NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) submitted a Filing to Implement Public Charging Station Tax per House Bill 55 (“Filing”) to the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”). NorthWestern states that the 2023 Montana Legislature enacted House Bill 55, which established a $0.03 per kilowatt-hour tax applicable to all bills for electric service provided to Public Charging Stations and Public Legacy Charging Stations (operating before July 1, 2023) under NorthWestern’s rate schedules. The tax for new Public Charging Stations is effective July 1, 2023, and the tax for Public Legacy Charging Stations will be effective July 1, 2025. NorthWestern seeks Commission approval of the proposed Public Charging Station Tax Tariff and amended General Service Electric Delivery Service schedules attached to the Filing. 2. A copy of NorthWestern’s Filing is publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620-2601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2023.08.077. A copy of the Filing may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel (“MCC”), which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601-4144, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of future filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi- help. 3. The Commission invites any interested party to submit comments no later than October 4, 2023. Written public comments on this matter may be submitted to the Commission at 1701 Prospect Ave., PO Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620 or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. Public comments may also be submitted online in REDDI. Instructions for submitting public comments in REDDI are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Submit a Public Comment”). 4. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; 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 this 11th day of September, 2023 by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff. JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner DR. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner September 14, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29748 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s 2023 Electric Integrated Resource Plan Docket 2022.11.102 September 11, 2023 Notice of Extended Opportunity for Public Comment 1. On April 28, 2023, NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) filed its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (“2023 Plan”) with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”) pursuant to Mont. Code Ann. §§ 69-3-1201 through 6931209 and Mont. Admin. Rs. 38.5.8201 through 38.5.8226 (2021). The 2023 Plan evaluates different potential generation resources that could meet the needs of NorthWestern’s electric service customers in Montana over the next 20 years. According to the 2023 Plan, the resources best suited to address NorthWestern’s needs are flexible natural gas generation and long-duration energy storage resources. The plan does not identify specific new resources for addition to NorthWestern’s resource portfolio. 2. In a Notice dated May 26, 2023, the Commission invited comments on NorthWestern’s 2023 Plan and set an August 28, 2023 deadline for comments. The Commission also held five listening sessions across the state, as described in its July 21, 2023 Notice of Listening Sessions. Due to the significant interest in the 2023 Plan and the volume of public comments the Commission has received, the Commission will reopen and extend the public comment period. 3. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Commission will accept written comments on the 2023 Plan through October 6, 2023. Written comments may be mailed to the Commission at 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620-2601 or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. Public comment may also be submitted in REDDI. Instructions for submitting public comments in REDDI are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Submit a Public Comment”). 4. After reviewing the 2023 Plan and considering public comment, the Commission may identify deficiencies in the plan, including non-compliance with Commission rules, and ways to remedy the deficiencies. Mont. Code Ann. § 69-3- 1204(6). 5. A copy of the 2023 Plan is publicly available online at the Commission’s website (http://psc.mt.gov under the heading “What’s Trending”); at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel, which represents consumer interests before the Commission, located at 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, Montana, (406) 444-2771; and online at NorthWestern’s website. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help. 6. Anyone needing accommodations to access the 2023 Plan or provide comments on the 2023 Plan should contact the Commission at (800) 646-6150. The Commission will make every effort to assist in accommodations for individuals. 7. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; 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 September 11, 2023, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff. JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner Dr. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner September 14, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________