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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Summary of Assets Disposed) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2021	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss Recognized	$ (2,700)
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Historical Cost		$ 12,785	$ 10,946	$ 5,115
Accumulated Depreciation		11,327	9,534	4,640
Receivables and Proceeds from Disposal		193	385	32
Loss Recognized		$ (1,265)	$ (1,027)	$ (443)

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