DEBT (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($) bank facility	Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of facilities in a committed credit agreement | facility	1
Number of banks | bank	1
Annual commitment fee	0.25%
Total long-term debt	$ 139,680	$ 137,271	$ 129,505
Group of Subsidiaries | Debt With Covenants
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 91,200	$ 110,700