Cold Lake First Nations is adjacent to the City of Cold Lake and CFB Cold Lake. The military base population strains local healthcare resources, making online sick notes a practical alternative for First Nations members.
Population: 3,200. Nearest city: Cold Lake (15 km). No walk-in clinic in town. No hospital in town.
Driving to Cold Lake: Gas + 15 km round trip + 2-4 hour wait + lost wages = $100-200+. MedLetter online: $49 flat fee, delivered in same day from home.
Yes. Under Alberta Employment Standards, employers must accept sick notes from any licensed physician, including those issued via telehealth. MedLetter sick notes are signed by a CPSA-registered physician and include their license number, making them legally valid for all Cold Lake First Nations employers.
Most MedLetter sick notes are delivered same day. Since we operate online, there's no need to drive to Cold Lake (15 km away) or wait for a local appointment.
No. MedLetter doesn't require an existing family doctor. Many Cold Lake First Nations residents don't have a family physician due to the rural physician shortage. Our CPSA-registered physicians can issue sick notes without a prior patient relationship.
Common conditions include cold/flu, stomach flu, migraine, back pain, anxiety, depression, COVID-19, minor injuries, menstrual pain, and insomnia. If your condition prevents you from working safely, you likely qualify.
MedLetter charges a flat fee of $49. No hidden fees, no consultation charges, and no travel costs. Compare this to the cost of gas, time off work, and driving 15 km to reach a walk-in clinic in Cold Lake.
Yes. MedLetter can issue retroactive sick notes for recent illness (typically within 3-5 days). This is especially helpful for Cold Lake First Nations residents who couldn't access a doctor during their illness.