UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of October 2018

Commission File Number: 001-35644

Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1920, 800 5th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T6
Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

        Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.    
    (Registrant)
     
   
Date: October 18, 2018       /s/ Charles R. Kraus    
    Charles R. Kraus
    Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
   

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit   Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated October 18, 2018 - Bellatrix Announces Third Quarter 2018 Conference Call and Webcast Details