Starland County is a rural municipality in east-central Alberta between Drumheller and Stettler. With no local healthcare facilities, residents must drive to Drumheller or Three Hills for medical documentation.
Population: 2,100. Nearest city: Red Deer (100 km). No walk-in clinic in town. No hospital in town.
Driving to Red Deer: Gas + 100 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 Starland County employers.
Most MedLetter sick notes are delivered same day. Since we operate online, there's no need to drive to Red Deer (100 km away) or wait for a local appointment.
No. MedLetter doesn't require an existing family doctor. Many Starland 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 100 km to reach a walk-in clinic in Red Deer.
Yes. MedLetter can issue retroactive sick notes for recent illness (typically within 3-5 days). This is especially helpful for Starland County residents who couldn't access a doctor during their illness.