Saddle Hills County is a vast rural municipality in Alberta's Peace Country. With communities spread across a large area and no local walk-in clinic, residents face long drives to Grande Prairie for medical documentation.
Population: 2,100. Nearest city: Grande Prairie (80 km). No walk-in clinic in town. No hospital in town.
Driving to Grande Prairie: Gas + 80 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 Saddle Hills County employers.
Most MedLetter sick notes are delivered same day. Since we operate online, there's no need to drive to Grande Prairie (80 km away) or wait for a local appointment.
No. MedLetter doesn't require an existing family doctor. Many Saddle Hills County 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 80 km to reach a walk-in clinic in Grande Prairie.
Yes. MedLetter can issue retroactive sick notes for recent illness (typically within 3-5 days). This is especially helpful for Saddle Hills County residents who couldn't access a doctor during their illness.