Red River Ancestry

I am new to the forum. I am looking for any information on my great-grandfather Joseph Leclerc/Leclair most likely born either May 1, 1878 (according to WW1 attestation) or April 30, 1879 (according to 1901 scrip). He died December 1950. His father was Francois Xavier Leclerc (1851-1932) His mother was Marguerite Mercredi McCarthy born 1860. I have searched Manitoba Vital Statistics database and found birth certificates for younger siblings but not for Joseph. The WW1 attestation states he was born in St. Pierre, Manitoba. The Northwest Half-Breed Claims Commission 1901 scrip states he was born in Grand Rapids. Any ideas on how I might locate a birth certificate? I live in BC and am not really familiar with these regions of Manitoba. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alf Benoit

Welcome aboard Alf!
First check the Family Page for your Great-great-great Grandparents at this link:
JOSEPH LECLAIR aka LECLERC (1796-1875)

Now, to avoid confusing people I am moving your posting to the Forum Topic that relates to your lineage at this link, and I will reply there:
FORUM DISCUSSING JOSEPH LECLAIR AND HIS DESCENDANTS