Are MedLetter documents legitimate?

Yes. Every letter is reviewed and signed by a physician registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). Our documents include the physician's CPSA registration number, official letterhead, and signature.

How quickly will I receive my letter?

Most letters are delivered within 2-4 hours during business hours. Some complex requests may take up to 24 hours.

Is this service available outside Alberta?

No. This service is exclusively for Alberta residents. Our physicians are licensed with the CPSA and can only provide medical documents to patients within their jurisdiction.

What is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter?

An ESA letter is an official document from a licensed physician stating that you have a mental health condition that benefits from the companionship of an emotional support animal. This letter can be used for housing accommodation requests.

How much does a sick note cost?

A sick note from MedLetter costs $49 CAD. This is a one-time flat fee with no hidden costs.

How to Get a Sick Note in Jasper When There's No Walk-In Clinic

Jasper has no dedicated walk-in clinic and the nearest alternative is 45 minutes away in Hinton. Here's how to get a sick note without the 3+ hour hospital wait.

## Jasper Has No Walk-In Clinic. Here's How to Get a Sick Note. If you woke up sick in Jasper and need a doctor's note for work, you've probably already discovered the problem: **Jasper has no dedicated walk-in clinic.** The only medical facility in the entire national park is Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre, which operates primarily as an emergency department with walk-in wait times regularly exceeding 3 hours. **The solution: MedLetter provides official sick notes to Jasper workers for a flat $49, delivered to your email same day. No clinic visit required.** ### Jasper's Healthcare Reality Unlike Banff (which at least has a small hospital and nearby Canmore clinics), Jasper is truly isolated: - **Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre** is the only medical facility in Jasper National Park - **No dedicated walk-in clinic** exists in Jasper - **No after-hours or weekend walk-in options** are available - **Hinton Healthcare Centre** is 45 minutes east on Highway 16 - **Edmonton** is over 4 hours away - Wait times at Seton-Jasper regularly exceed **3 hours** For a seasonal worker who needs a simple sick note for a missed shift, spending 3+ hours at the hospital — or driving 90 minutes round trip to Hinton — is completely impractical. ### Who This Affects Most Jasper's healthcare gap hits these workers hardest: - **Hotel workers** at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Sawridge Inn, Crimson Jasper, and other properties who work early morning or late evening shifts - **Marmot Basin ski resort staff** during ski season when injuries and illness peak - **Restaurant and retail workers** on Patricia Street and Connaught Drive - **Parks Canada employees** working at remote locations throughout the park - **Tour operators** at Pursuit (SkyTram, Maligne Tours), SunDog Tours, and Jasper Raft Tours - **Construction and rebuilding workers** helping restore Jasper after the 2024 wildfire ### How MedLetter Works for Jasper Workers 1. **Complete a 5-minute online form** from your phone — in staff accommodation, at home, or anywhere with internet 2. **A CPSA-registered physician reviews your request** and prepares your official sick note 3. **Your signed sick note is delivered to your email** within hours — same day, 7 days a week 4. **Show it to your employer** — accepted by all Jasper businesses, Parks Canada, and every Alberta employer ### Why MedLetter is Ideal for Jasper - **No transportation needed** — many seasonal workers don't have vehicles - **No health card required** — perfect for IEC and LMIA workers - **Available 24/7** — including weekends and holidays when no clinic is open - **$49 flat fee** — no surprise bills, no insurance billing - **CPSA-registered physician** — legally equivalent to a hospital note - **Same day delivery** — don't miss another shift waiting for a note ### What About Driving to Hinton? Some Jasper workers drive to Hinton Healthcare Centre (45 minutes east) when they need medical care. But if you're sick enough to need a doctor's note, driving 45 minutes each way on Highway 16 — especially in winter conditions — isn't safe or practical. And Hinton's clinic has its own 2+ hour wait times, meaning you could lose an entire day. MedLetter eliminates this completely. Get your sick note from your phone in 5 minutes. ### Accepted by All Jasper Employers MedLetter sick notes are accepted by every employer in Jasper: - Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - Marmot Basin Ski Resort - Parks Canada (Jasper National Park) - Pursuit (Jasper SkyTram, Maligne Tours, Columbia Icefield) - Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre - Municipality of Jasper - All Patricia Street and Connaught Drive businesses Our notes are issued by a CPSA-registered physician on official letterhead with a physician signature and registration number. They are legally equivalent to documentation from any Alberta hospital or clinic. [Get your sick note now — $49, same day delivery →](/sick-note/jasper)