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Note 5 - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, CAD in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 25, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2016 USD ($)	Feb. 25, 2017 USD ($)	Feb. 27, 2016 USD ($)	Feb. 25, 2017 CAD	Aug. 27, 2016 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2015 CAD Rate
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (30,727)		$ (30,727)			$ (28,949)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax	27	$ 93	103	$ 165
Canada, Dollars
Derivative, Forward Exchange Rate \| Rate							78.25%
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| CAD							CAD 31.0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	100		100
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivative, Notional Amount \| CAD					CAD 13.8
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	100		100
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax			100
Forward Contracts [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value	$ 100		$ 100